Art is in the Air Whether your an artist, an art lover or simply someone who enjoys a good festival, we've got a date for your calendar. This June 19, 20 and 21 the first Festival Internacional de Arte Marbella will take over the streets of this emblematic city on the Costa del Sol with a barrage…

The Sales of the Century! Just when you thought you were too exhausted and financially over-extended to make one more purchase, the retail industry kicks in with super incentives. This year the annual winter sales in Andalucia promise to make history, so take a good siesta, pack up your pocket book…

English a la Andaluz In my near 15 years in Spain I've heard many complaints about how few Spaniards speak English. Therefore, before I dive into the latest news about our regional government's attempts to raise the level of English instruction in state schools, I'd like to address this bit of…

What's on in Andalucia in December 2008? by Brenda Padilla As many of you know, Onda Cero International radio has bid good bye to listeners in the south of Spain. I'd like to thank Terry Clear, the sports and events presenter for sending us his monthly "What's On" Guide. What a dedicated…

Roman Splendor in Andalucia Sometime it seems the moors in Andalucia nearly blotted out the splendor of Ancient Rome in the south of Spain. Today it's easy to find moorish temples intact in busy city centres and see the influence of moorish art even in modern ceramics, while Roman culture still…

Iberian Lynx in Córdoba Andalucia's most endangered citizens, the Iberian Lynx, are not without their staunch supporters. In fact, mid-November saw 200 experts from various countries meeting in Huelva to discuss the situation of this valued native to the Penninsula. Thanks to work by governments…

All Eyes on the Road Fasten your seat belts and keep your eyes fixed to the road. The Traffic department is starting a new campaign today which runs through the 25th of November. As is the custom, the Dirección General de Tráfico has chosen a single topic to emphasise in order to raise public…

Andalucia in London The World Travel Market fair in London runs from November 10 to 13 and has Andalucia running wild through the streets and metro and airports of London. In fact, our regional government is lavishing two million euros on an advertising campaign that will greet visitors at both…

Water Chess and Andalucia's Arab Baths Now here's something new for you. How about a little water chess? Playing chess in the water, however, is not exactly new. The 2008 Water Chess tournament that is taking place this month at participating Arab Baths in Granada, Cordoba and Madrid represents an…

Exciting Times for Foreigners in Andalucia The first ever Costa del Sol Foreign Business Awards are exciting news not only for Andalucia.com - as Company of the Year - but also for all foreigners working hard to do good business in this region. Oscar Fernandez, the director of the Business…