by Katharina Giesler | Jun 7, 2017 | Andalusia
The tiny village of El Rocío in the southwestern province of Huelva, with its wide, sandy streets lined with impressive houses complete with broad verandas and wooden rails for tying up horses, appears to be something from the Wild West. But El Rocío is no ghost town...
by Katharina Giesler | Apr 26, 2017 | Andalusia
Jerez de la Frontera, located in the Cadiz region of southwestern Spain, is a picturesque city surrounded by sprawling fertile land. This has provided the ideal conditions for two things the region is most famous for: vineyards and horses. Add the third – flamenco –...
by Katharina Giesler | Apr 5, 2017 | Andalusia
Seville will pay homage to one of its great artists, Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), with the project “Murillo and Seville. 400 years since the birth of a painter”. The project goes well beyond an exhibition of the Baroque painter’s works, and Seville will...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 15, 2017 | Andalusia
Seville, the capital of Andalucia…the name conjures images of fiery flamenco, stunning architecture, colorful festivals, and fragrant orange blossoms… But there’s much more to discover in Seville than one could even imagine. A city worth celebrating According to...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 1, 2017 | Andalusia
Huelva has long been recognized for its cuisine of diverse ingredients and exceptional quality. This year, it’s official – Huelva has been awarded the prestigious title of Spain’s Gastronomic Capital 2017. The city is ready to reign, and is bringing gastronomy to the...
by Katharina Giesler | Jan 25, 2017 | Andalusia
The Jerez Horse Fair, (Feria del Caballo) is one of three major traditional festivals held in Andalucia, in Southern Spain. This year’s festival takes place from 13 – 20 May with events kicking off at 10pm on the Saturday evening. For a whole week, the streets...
