por Katharina Giesler | Ene 17, 2018 | Extremadura
Every January in Extremadura, residents fill the streets of Piornal, eager to punish Jarramplas. The fellow who plays this devil-like character wears a carefully padded suit beneath his costume of colorful fabric strips and a frightening mask – essential protection,...
por Katharina Giesler | Ene 10, 2018 | Spanien allgemein
In addition to the incredible array of cultural, natural, and gastronomic attractions that Spain offers all the time, each year offers its own special events, and 2018 is no exception. Even the most frequent visitors to Spain will never lose their passion for this...
por Katharina Giesler | Dic 20, 2017 | Spanien allgemein
The Christmas season in Spain is a time for celebration, gifts and many traditions like the Three Kings parades, eating grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, and braving the crowds for last minute holiday shopping. Streets at this time of year are...
por Katharina Giesler | Dic 13, 2017 | Spanien allgemein
A Spanish tradition: winter shopping Christmas in Spain is joyful and festive, a time to spend with the family and share goodwill in the form of presents. The streets, squares and shops fill with carols, lights and color, as well as an endless variety of gifts that...
por Katharina Giesler | Dic 6, 2017 | Kastilien und León
Sheltered by the Sierra Gredos Mountains of Castile-Leon is the stunning World Heritage City of Ávila. Behind its city walls lies a precious set of churches and Renaissance palaces, bearing evidence to the past wealth of the town. Being the birthplace of Saint Teresa...
