Andalucia Blog 2009
Information, dates and happenings in Andalucia. Got a date to publish? Drop me a line.
Visit my Luxury Spain Travel Blog, Camping in AndaluciaCamping in Andalucia, campsites and general information, where to camp in Jaen,Huelva,Cadiz etc. Permalink -- click for full blog post English Plumber/Builder in JaenNick Webb works around the Martos, Alcaudete, Monte Lopez are doing renovation work, electricity and plumbing. To contact him visit this Holiday Home Maintenance page New Tapas Passport Route in MalagaThe Tourism department of Málaga along with the brewery Cruzcampo have devised a tapas tasting tour around Malaga province for 2009. Almost 700 bars are set to take part in this innovative project that will see each bar providing five new tapas. The visitors will try the tapas and record their favourites by stamping a "passport". The project will end on August 31 when a prize will be awarded to those with at least 20 stamps from 17 different bars. Best Beaches in AndaluciaThirty seven of Andalucia's beaches have been awarded the "Q" for quality flag by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. This is ten more than last year making a total of 118 beaches throughout Spain with the quality grade. Andalucia for Holidays - Horse Riding, Walking, Accommodation, Towns & MonumentsInformation on what to do and where to go in Southern Spain. Walking holidays, monuments, beaches and accommodation as well as Andalucia Gastronomy come in and visit Andalucia Permalink -- click for full blog post Spanish RecipesSpanish Recipes a growing collection of Spanish and Andalucian dishes Permalink -- click for full blog post Churros and ChocolateChurros and Chocolate a typical Spanish breakfast recipe for churros dough and chocolate sauce Permalink -- click for full blog post Chocolate Belen in RuteChocolate Belen in Rute, visit this enormous chocolate nativity scene in Cordoba province Permalink -- click for full blog post Chicken CroquettesChicken Croquettes recipe for a tasty tapa. Can be made in advance and fried at the last minute when needed. A handy stand-by for unexpected guests. Permalink -- click for full blog post Braised ArtichokesBraised Artichokes with dill a delicious way to eat this vegetable Permalink -- click for full blog post Birthplace of PicassoBirthplace of Picasso or Casa Natal Permalink -- click for full blog post Attractions-AndaluciaAttractions-Andalucia Permalink -- click for full blog post Anis MuseumAnis Museum Permalink -- click for full blog post Andalucia-GastronomyAndalucia-Gastronomy, Recipes and cooking terms in Spanish cuisine. Permalink -- click for full blog post Alhambra Photo GalleryAlhambra Photo Gallery Permalink -- click for full blog post Acampo AbiertoAcampo Abierto see fighting Bulls and Andalusian horses in the open Permalink -- click for full blog post New Via Verde Walking Route OpensMay 2009 A new green way or Via Verde has opened for walkers in the Estepona area. The path, which runs from the Avenida de España to the Camino de la Cala, is 6km long and is the first part of a network of walking paths for the area. Holiday Home MaintenanceHoliday Home Maintenance, Key Holding,Building Projects and Repairs, English builder Nick Webb, Spanish quailified plumber, works around Martos and Alcala la Real, Jaen. Permalink -- click for full blog post Martos Hill LegendMartos Hill Legend. Martos Hill or La Peña is not only an Arabic and Christian castle ruins but a place of legends too. The legend of the Hermanos Calatravos, Andalucia, Spain Permalink -- click for full blog post Win a Holiday in AndaluciaWin a Holiday in Andalucia Permalink -- click for full blog post Private House Sale AlcalaPrivate House Sale Alcala, for sale by the owner is a queit hamlet near Alcala la Real, Jaen province Permalink -- click for full blog post Writing Courses AndaluciaWriting Courses Andalucia, 3 - 7 day tutor-led courses in Spain, small groups Permalink -- click for full blog post Fly from Portugal to AndaluciaThe new air service by Andalus Líneas Aéreas will start flying from Málaga to Lisbon on June 4th. It starts with two flights a week on Thursdays and Sundays from €99. Beach Restaurants to Stay for 2009It's been announced that Marbella's beach restaurants will be allowed to stay for this summer at least. Stay posted for the ongoing saga... it may be long. Al Andalus Exhibition in Malaga"Malaqa entre Malaca y Málaga" is the name of the exhibition taking place at the University of Málaga about the Moorish state of Al Andalus between 714 and 1487. The show, that is running from 7th May to 27th June features old and modern spellings, aspects relating to the history of the period, especially urban, political, economic, cultural and social. 1st Tapas Fiesta in OjénOjén Town Hall are organising the 'I Feria de Tapas del Mundo Villa de Ojén' The 1st Ojén World Tapas Fair which will be on Sunday 17th May at 1 p.m. Around twenty different nationalities and Spanish regions will be providing tapas for visitors at the cost of 1 Euro per tapa. Bars and restaurants in the Plaza de Andalucia and throughout the town will be presenting their best traditional dishes. The award for the best tapa will be voted for by all who take part. Other nationalities that are participating are: Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Paraguay, Rumania, The Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela and Vietnam. Cordoba Patio Competition Hoping to Gain UNESCO StatusCordoba's annual flower patio competition is hoping to gain status as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site. The patios which are open until 17th May this year is an annual event when private patios are open to the public and with homeowners hoping for a prize for the most beautiful patio in a competition which dates back to the early 20th century. Córdoba’s patios festival is hoping to be the third event in Spain to be granted this status, along with the Mystery Play of Elche and the Patum of Berga festival held in Cataluña. Walking RouteWalking Route Jaen a walking route and map for an 11km medium difficulty walk the natural park of Sierra Magina Permalink -- click for full blog post Sierra Magina Natural ParkSierra Magina Natural Park Permalink -- click for full blog post Private House SalePrivate House Sale, owners selling a lovely three-storey house near Martos in Jaen province, just on the outskirts of town, Permalink -- click for full blog post Martos House for SaleMartos House for Sale privately by owner. Three-bedroom townhouse for sale from the owner, large house patio, good-sized rooms,needs some reform work, ready to live-in, available immediately Permalink -- click for full blog post Live Music in AndaluciaDepeche Mode to play in Seville on 12th July 2009 at the Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla. As part of a huge tour announcing their new album Sounds of the Universe. The Band With forty-five songs in the UK Singles Chart, one US and two UK number one albums and over 75 million albums worldwide,they're hoping for a sell-out concert in Seville too. The Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla was opened in 1999 and holds a crowd of up to 60,000. For tickets and more information see the official website at http://www.depechemode.com MosaicsMosaics in Andalucia, Spain. Some examples of mosaic works in progress and a little history of this smashed-up recycled art work. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mosaic GalleryMosaic Gallery, see some mosaic photos around Andalucia, mosaic works in action and what will be a shop with pieces of mosaic art to buy Permalink -- click for full blog post Long Term Rental HouseLong Term Rental House in Martos town, available for six monthly rentals or longer, also available to buy Permalink -- click for full blog post CordobaCordoba an introduction and overview to this beautiful city in Southern Spain. What to see, where to go in Cordoba Permalink -- click for full blog post Cordoba TownsCordoba Towns Permalink -- click for full blog post Spanish Apple CakeSpanish Apple Cake Recipe or Bizcocho de Manzana Recipe for a sponge type cake made with olive oil Permalink -- click for full blog post Andalucia AnthemHymn of Andalucia… A bit late I know, Dia de Andalucia is actually on 28th February - a regional holiday when all the schools at least sing....
La bandera blanca y verde,
¡Andaluces, levantáos!
Los andaluces queremos
¡Andaluces, levantáos!
Which means, more or less
The green and white flag,
¡Andalucians, arise!
Andalucians want
¡Andalucians, arise! The Andalucian Hymn, “Himno de Andalucia”, by Blas Infante. wildflowers of Andaluciawildflowers of Andalucia, what flowers are common and when to see wildflowers in Andalucia Permalink -- click for full blog post DisclaimerDisclaimer Permalink -- click for full blog post ¿Quieres Practicar Ingles en Martos?¿Quieres practicar su Ingles con Ingleses en Martos? Vamos a hacer la primer reunion este viernes por la mañana el dia 3 de abril en Martos. Clases particulares de Ingles en un posibilidad. Para mas informacion llama 953 56 42 11 Do You Want to Learn Spanish in Martos?This Friday 3rd April a small group of English and Spanish will meet for the first time in Martos to help each other develop their language skills. These aren't Spanish lessons but an opportunity to practice with Spanish people and give them the opportunity to practice their English. Private Spanish lessons may also be possible. For more information phone 953 564211 during the mornings, weekends or after 9pm. WildflowerWildflower form a spring tide of colour across the region Permalink -- click for full blog post
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