Semana Santa – or Holy Week – is one of the most celebrated traditions in Spain, especially in the Southern region of Andalucía. Cities such as Seville, Malaga, Cartagena and others have elaborate festivals and celebrations during Semana Santa. Holy Week is celebrated worldwide and it’s a Christian tradition that starts during the final week […]
Flamenco is an art form that combines song (cante), dance (baile) and guitar (guitarra). It originated in the 18th century by gypsies in Andalusia – a Southern region in Spain – and it combines musical and dance styles that were influenced by the Moors, Jews, Christians and Eastern European cultures such as the Romans. Both […]
Spanish guitar music is some of the world’s most famous music. It’s graceful, elegant and it combines a virtuoso style with classical music inspired by both the Moors and the Romans. This beautiful style of music is known around the world. But what isn’t known around the world is that the modern six string guitar […]
One of the best reasons to get up and go to Spain are tapas! Tapas originated in Spain and they’re small portions of food that can be eaten with the fingers, served on skewers or toothpicks and can come piping hot or cold. Tapas are such an important part of the Spanish culture and the […]
Spanish customs and traditions are legendary around the world. Where else on the globe can you catch a bullfight in the morning, take an afternoon nap and then stay out all night watching the beautiful Flamenco while sipping world-renowned Rioja wine?
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