Diagram of a blue-fin tuna, showing all the cuts. Picture: El Campero restaurant (Barbate, Cadiz).
As a self-confessed foodie, and with an avid interest in all things Andalucian, I was excited to be invited to a ronqueo.
For anyone who doesn't know what this is, the concept may seem a little odd. A…
Seville's Alcazar Palace. Photo © Michael Barbatulus
As of this morning, we can confirm that the fifth series of TV's most-watched series, Game of Thrones, will be filmed in the Alcazar of Sevilla, the exquisite mudejar royal palace, and the historic town of Osuna, in Seville province.
Yesterday…
King Felipe VI of Spain is sworn in at the Palacio de Congresos de los Diputados in Madrid.
New king of Spain: Felipe VI
Today is a historic day for Spain. The country has a new king: Felipe VI. The abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos, was officially approved as a law yesterday, in the…
Tony Bryant (left) with BBC producer Phil Pegum (right), and singer Dani de Utrera (middle), recording The Spirit of Flamenco for Radio 2 in the town of Utrera. Photo courtesy of Tony Bryant.English author and andalucia.com flamenco expert Tony Bryant collaborated with the BBC for their Radio 2…
A flower-festooned wagon passes the Giralda in Seville.The simpecado visits the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall).The insignia of the Seville hermandad of El Rocio.
Groups, or hermandadesGroups of rocieros are always accompanied by drummers and pipers.
As May arrives, so the season for romerias (pilgrimages…
The team behind a very successful Foro La Zagaleta 2014, the luxury brand forum held in Marbella.
3rd Edition of Foro La Zagaleta: “The Brand of the 21st Century”
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Last Friday 6 June, for the third year, some of the biggest names in the international business…
Our sherry and tapas menu at Vineria San Telmo for International Sherry Week, which has over 1100 events in 22 countries until 8 June.
International Sherry Week is the brainchild of Chelsea Anthon, an Australian marketer who lives in Vejer de la Frontera. Organised by Chelsea and a dedicated team…
Abdication statement of King Juan Carlos of Spain, handed to the President of the Government this morning.
“Su Majestad el Rey Juan Carlos acaba de comunicarme su voluntad de renunciar al trono y abrir el proceso sucesorio.”
"His Majesty King Juan Carlos has just informed me that he wishes…
Game of Thrones is watched by millions worldwide.One of the three possible Andalucian locations for Games of Thrones Season 5: the Alhambra in Granada, which the production team visited last week.
The media here in Andalucia has been abuzz with excitement over the past few days with news that Game…
The crowd at the Festival of Colors in Seville last Saturday.Poster advertising the Festival of Colors - the second-ever in Spain.
Spain, and especially Andalucia, is well known for its colourful festivals, with clothes and adornments in a range of bright shades.
One visually arresting festival I…
