May 1st 2024 is Labour Day in Spain – Dia Internacional de los Trabajadores Labour Day in Spain, known as “Día de los Trabajadores,” holds significant cultural and historical importance. Observed on May 1st each year, it reflects Spain’s rich labour history and the ongoing struggles and triumphs of its workforce. Historical Roots The origins […]
Category: Costa del Sol
La Candelaria: An Exhilarating Experience in Andalucía, Spain
The Fiery Spectacle of La Candelaria Fire Festival In the heart of Andalucía, Spain, lies a village ablaze with passion and tradition during the annual La Candelaria Fire Festival. This captivating event, deeply rooted in the region’s cultural heritage, ignites the senses and illuminates the night sky with its mesmerizing display of fire, music, and […]
Costa del Sol Weather Forecast – Brace yourself for storms in Malaga Province
Storm Irene has gone, welcome Storm Juan Expect some bad weather as Storn Juan pays a visit! Storm Juan sweeps in, stealing the spotlight from Irene and unleashing a symphony of wild weather across Spain. Brace yourselves as thirteen regions take centre stage, adorned in a vibrant palette of yellow and amber alerts. Rain, storms, […]
Atmospheric Optics – The Bright Colours in the Sky
Unveiling the Wonders of Atmospheric Optics: A Kaleidoscope of Natural Phenomena One of the great joys about this time of year in Spain is the brilliant dusks and dawns. Often, they are a myriad of beautiful colours. This morning, on my daily walk, I managed to get a few shots of this natural phenomenon. Here […]
Marbella on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain – Purto Banus is close by
Use your time in Nerja to visit other locations along the Costa del Sol – Marbella and Puerto Banus are a must Where is Marbella? Marbella is a city and resort area in southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, part of the Andalusia region. The Sierra Blanca Mountains are the backdrop to 27 km of sandy […]