This religious representation has been designated Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. It is a lyric drama of medieval origins, that has been staged since the 13th century, one of the customary representations of the Assumption in Mediterranean Europe. The play is based on several texts from the Apocryphal Gospels, quite popular during […]
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Misterio de Elche – Misterio de Elche religious theatre
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A deluxe round on Spain’s Mediterranean coast
The Mediterranean coast of Spain could well be called the “Costa del Golf”, without any exaggeration. Why? On account of its varied array of clubs, its weather, its leisure activities… Did you know that some of the courses here are considered amongst Europe’s best? Come and see for yourself: there is so much fun to […]
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Refreshing dishes for summer
In summer, everything is twice as delicious if it’s served cold. These are the hottest months in Spain and that’s why refreshing dishes such as gazpacho, salads and ice creams feature so prominently at every meal. Here are just a few suggestions. Take note, and make a point of enjoying them while sitting at an […]
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“Big opportunities for shrewd property hunters in Spain”, says Taylor Wimpey España who recently experienced their strongest sales performance for 2012
There’s no denying that the Spanish economy has been suffering recently. Banking losses resulting in the Iberian nation asking for help to recapitalise its banks has caused concern and aided a decline in property prices but for bargain property hunters, it isn’t all doom and gloom. While investment house Variant Perception reports that parts of […]
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New visitor attraction launches at Volvo Ocean Race’s Alicante HQ
Museo Volvo Ocean Race, a visitor attraction allowing visitors to experience the challenges faced by elite sailors competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, has opened in Alicante, Spain. The new museum is located at the headquarters of the Volvo Ocean Race headquarters and has been designed by Cheshire, UK-based consultancy, Mather and Co. Visitors of […]
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Spanish beaches break record with 638 prestigious Blue Flags
The Blue Flag beach results for 2012 are in and Spain has recorded its best ever outcome winning a total of 638 blue flags, 35 more than the 603 flags achieved last year according to the European Foundation for Environmental Education. With 540 beaches and 98 marinas flying the prestigious flag this year, Spain has maintained […]
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Hogueras de San Juan – San Juan Bonfires Fiesta
Alicante celebrates the arrival of summer with the Bonfires of San Juan. In an atmosphere of music, colour, fireworks and extravagance, thousands of people throng the streets to experience this fiesta which pays tribute to fire. To celebrate the arrival of summer, the people of Alicante would traditionally flock to the countryside on 23 June […]
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The 2012 Expedia Beach and Flip Flop Reports
Expedia.co.uk has launched the 2012 Expedia Beach Report which crowns Jersey as having the best British beaches, and paints an interesting picture of the real British holidaymaker: in common with travellers around the world we can’t stay away from the beach with even more of us planning a beach holiday this year than last. Yet […]
