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The vote for the poster for Carnival 2025 in Cadiz has been mired in controversy. One of the entries was disqualified for using artificial intelligence, and the vote was postponed after the discovery of possible plagiarism in another poster. This turned out not to be the case, so three of the four finalists went through to the final stage, where a public vote would determine the winner, who would receive a prize of 6,000 euros.
As one of Spain's major ports during the 16th century, Cadiz copied the carnival of Venice, a city with which it had much trade, and since then it has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain, famous for its amusing and creative characters and satirical song groups.
As one of Spain's major ports during the 16th century, Cadiz copied the carnival of Venice, a city with which it had much trade, and since then it has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain, famous for its amusing and creative characters and satirical song groups.
The XV edition of the festival will take place as always in the Cantera de Nagüeles in Marbella, with 49 nights of concerts taking place between 19 June and 29 August 2026.
Art / Marbella the 'Modern and Contemporary Art Show' was billed as the first major international art fair in the Costa del Sol and was launched in 2015 and held annualy. In 2022 it merged with Marbella / Design to become Marbella / Design & Art.
Marbella / Design and Art is an international (mainly interior) design fair in Marbella which combined with the Marbella /Art fair and Marbella / Design Fair. Marbella / Design was first held in 2018 and takes place in the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos over eleven days in early November.
Seville Marathon, the third largest in Spain, with 14,000 runners taking part. It is traditionally held on the third Sunday in February. The Seville Marathon is usually very fast due to the flat course and (often) good weather. Race record is 2 hrs 04min 43 sec. The XL Zurich Marathon de Sevilla will take place on 15th February 2026.
.The Starlite Festival is a two month-long music and cultural event held in July / August at the Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella. It is now established as one of the important annual entertainment events in Spain. The stage is surrounded by 60 metre-high rock walls, which creates an interesting, intimate atmosphere, like a secret, hidden venue beneath the stars for the 2,200 guests.
The Marbella International Film Festival has been held annually since 2006. It is traditionally held for a week in mid-September and provides a venue for encouraging artists from all parts of the world.
Estepona Summer Feria takes place the first week in July from Tuesday to Sunday and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at the 'Parque Ferial y Deportivo' located at the top of Avenida Juan Carlos I next to the A-7 coast road that by-passes Estepona.
Ultra Sierra Nevada is an ultra marathon of 100 kilometres in distance, involving a continuous ascent along paths and tracks from the city of Granada up to the summit of Pico Veleta, followed by a descent to Pradollan, a ski resort in the Sierre Nevada mountain range.
.A guide to Whats on in Andalucia. Actually there is no fully comprehensive guide to every event, concert, exhibition held in Andalucia. There are so many events it is not posible to keep it up to date. Below we offer you a selection of links to help you search for an event that is of interest to you and in a location near you.
Subida al pico Veleta or the Climb to Pico Veleta is a 50km endurance race in the Sierra Nevada mountain range including a cumulative altitude gain of 2,705m to the top of the fourth highest peak in Spain.
.The first edition of Estepona Marathon: there will be two running in 2026. One being a full marathon, and the other, a half marathon. Named as the 'garden' of the Costa Del Sol, these marathons will go through the main streets of Estepona, going past the traditional flower pots, to along the coastline.
.A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place (either a natural feature, such as a forest, mountain, lake or desert; or a manmade item, such as a monument, building or city) that is listed by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
The Málaga Marathon 2026 (Generali Maratón de Málaga) which takes place on the 14th November 2026 has become one of the most successful long-distance running events in Spain. Following the record-breaking success of recent years, the 2026 edition continues to offer a fast, flat course that appeals to both elite athletes and recreational runners. Held annually in late autumn, it is one of two major road marathons in Andalucia, alongside the Seville Marathon.
In Andalucia many monuments are important historical, architectural and cultural landmarks. Here is our list of Andalucia top attractions by visitor number, how many have you visited?
The Premios Juventud are awards presented by the American television network Univision. Unlike more traditional award ceremonies, these accolades are designed to celebrate entertainment, pop culture, and the latest trends. Nominees and winners are not selected by a panel of critics or industry experts, but entirely by the public, who vote online for their favourite artists, actors, influencers, and athletes.
This large, walled complex of honey-coloured stone buildings, situated on the Isla la Cartuja (named after the monastery itself; the word means “charterhouse”), has seen many ups and downs during its long, dramatic history. From monks who welcomed Christopher Columbus, to barracks for Napoleon’s troops, ceramic factory run by an Englishman producing world-renowned porcelain, to modern-day contemporary art gallery and open-air live music venue.
Las Negras takes its name from the mountain to the the left of the village, El Cerro Negro (“The Black Mountain”). This is a large mass of dark volcanic material, which has spread over the sea and beaches of the town as an effect of erosion, now filling the stony shoreline with its colour. The village has around 350 inhabitants.
