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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Plenty of flights to Mallorca from UK for winter 2012/13
Good news for those Brits with a second home in Mallorca, and for those seeking some sun this winter – three airlines have announced their winter flight schedules to Mallorca for 2012/13. British Airways, Easyjet and Monarch will be operating from a number of UK airports to Palma de Mallorca. British Airways will be extending […]
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Spain ‘top retirement destination for Brits’
Despite the ongoing eurozone crisis, Spain remains the most popular overseas retirement destination for British pensioners. Research conducted by MGM Advantage, a specialist in retirement income, revealed buying a property in Spain and moving there after finishing work is still attractive to those living in the UK. Pensions technical director at the firm Andrew Tully […]
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Property in Spain ‘most attractive investment it’s ever been’
Buying a property in Spain is a more attractive proposition now than it ever has been. So says Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey de Espana, who stressed potential buyers should look at the merits of the market at present and “strike while the iron is hot”. “A favourable exchange rate between […]
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Viva España! Brits continue to book holidays to Spain in spite of economic concerns
In spite of economic concerns and bailout murmurs, it seems that high spirited British travellers are overlooking the doom and gloom across Spain and other Euro nations by continuing to book holidays to the Iberian land according to Multicom’s travel booking platform FindandBook. The findings which highlight the number of bookings made in June this […]
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Move to Spain and get free healthcare!
The Spanish Health Minister, Ana Mató, has announced that all legal residents of Spain whose income from all sources is less than €100,000 a year will be eligible for free medical care from 1st September 2012. This includes foreigners from the EU or elsewhere, whether or not they contribute to the Social Security system or […]
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Recipe for a summer in Spain: refreshing drinks
It’s summer again, and you decide to arrange a trip to Spain. You’ve made absolutely the right choice: you can expect great weather, guaranteed sunshine and several days in which to discover the delicious Spanish gastronomy. And to accompany your dishes, what better than some of the cooling drinks that are typically served at this […]
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New museum for the graphic works of Dali in Palma
A new exhibition opened in Palma de Mallorca this month showcasing four decades of graphic works by the Catalan artist Salvador Dali. Dali’s pictures are presented by German Wolfgang Hornke who has found a home for the permanent exhibition in the newly named Museo Can Morey de Santmarti. The museum is at the end of […]
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Schools out for summer! Spain voted favourite destination for families according to recent findings
Families looking to make their holiday money go further this summer should look no further than the much loved destination of Spain according to recent findings from The Post Office Family Holiday report. Currently, British families will have around 11.5% more spending money this year than last as the pound reaches a 12-month high against […]
