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The Santuario de la Virgen de la Cabeza is the home of the image of the Virgen de la Cabeza, patron saint of Andújar. Virgin de la Cabeza is the second most popular festival in Andalucia with up to 250,000 pilgrims.
The vote for the poster for Carnival 2025 in Cadiz has been mired in controversy. One of the entries was disqualified for using artificial intelligence, and the vote was postponed after the discovery of possible plagiarism in another poster. This turned out not to be the case, so three of the four finalists went through to the final stage, where a public vote would determine the winner, who would receive a prize of 6,000 euros.
As one of Spain's major ports during the 16th century, Cadiz copied the carnival of Venice, a city with which it had much trade, and since then it has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain, famous for its amusing and creative characters and satirical song groups.
As one of Spain's major ports during the 16th century, Cadiz copied the carnival of Venice, a city with which it had much trade, and since then it has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain, famous for its amusing and creative characters and satirical song groups.
The 40 metre high panoramic Ferris Wheel was a temporary attraction in Estepona and was in operation until early October 2024. It was dismantled over the second fortnight in October 2024.
The Starlite Festival is a three month-long music and cultural event held in June, July and August at the Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella. It is now established as one of the important annual social and entertainment events in Spain. First and last dates of currently confirmed concerts are 14th June to 31st August 2024.
Traditional Spanish Christmas pastries (of the non-"turrón" type) add a special touch to the holidays with their own distinct flavours - and textures! Here is a look at some of the most popular specialities. Once upon a time they were only available in December and January, but that is changing. Nevertheless, it's only during the holiday season that you'll see them in such large amounts. In fact, in most supermarkets you can even buy them in bulk.
Just outside Antequera you can visit three 5,000-year-old dolmens: Menga Dolmen (the largest in Europe) and Viera Dolmen, which are both located just outside the town, while El Romeral Dolmen is a few km away. These three prehistoric burial chambers represent some of the largest and most complete megalithic structures in Europe.
Several apartment rentals are available in Úbeda, Spain. Options range from those in 16th and 18th-century buildings to a modern apartment. All offer air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Amenities vary, but many include kitchens (some fully equipped), private balconies, and flat-screen TVs. Some properties offer additional features such as shared pools, saunas, or hot tubs. Most are centrally located, with some specifically mentioning proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Dama Juana, which opened in March 2019 in Jaen, is named after the grandmother of chef-owner Juan Aceituno. Sadly she died just two weeks after the restaurant in Jaen’s barrio San Ildefonso opened.
Cutting-edge lighting and an open kitchen characterise chef Javier Jurado’srestaurant in the heart of Jaén. The cuisine is anchored in his native Sierra de Segura, situated to the east of the city
Juanjo Mesa’s small restaurant with a bistro ambience is located just a few blocks away from Jaén city’s two other Michelin-star restaurants – a new emerging gastronomic quarter.
The World Heritage Site of Baeza’s historic quarter is probably one of the least- known in Andalucia, due to less-than-ideal transport links. In a converted 16 th -century Franciscan convent in Jaén city.
Jaen has a good selection of restaurants, the vast majority of which serve traditional Spanish and Mediterranean food. Fish and seafood are a popular choice in Jaen, trout being the star player, so expect to find prawn and shellfish dishes, as well as meat.
This restaurant by chef David Olivas from Ubeda is located near the Parque de la Constitución. Olivas brings a sense of fun to his cuisine, which gives a bold contemporary take on traditional Andalucian dishes, with an added global twist.
Located in the La Rabida area of the city on the south bank of the Odiel river this facility comprises of a very large open air auditorium.
There are two Altira express return trains a day to Madrid Atocha stopping at Antequera Santa Ana, Cordoba Central, Puertollano, Cuidad Real and two in the other direction to San Roque and Algeciras. There are also three return medium-distance stopping trains a day for stations to Algeciras in one direction, and Bobadilla to Granada in the other.
This lively community has been no stranger to through traffic. Initially the valley was the route of the Roman road and later the medieval track. It was the obvious route for the railway, which was opened soon after 1892.
Jimera de Libar station is down just down in valley from the hill village of Jimera de Libar.
This station has an alpine feel with the mountains towering behind it. It is well-maintained, down to the hanging plant pots.
