The CAC contemporary art gallery in Malaga was opened in 2003. It hosts local and foreign exhibitors. It is free and well worth a visit.
Merida
Merida, the Capital of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura, in western Spain, is far from the tourist traps, but boasts one of the largest collections of Roman ruins outside of Italy. The small size of the City, less than 60,000 inhabitants, allows a relatively easy exploration of the historical sites. There are plenty of other towns in the area that are steeped in history, including Trujllo; and the more modern, but still attractive, town of Zafra.
Sand Sculptures on the Beach in Fuengirola
Our roving photographer Rina Trap has found this amazing feature on the beach in Fuengirola … and it keeps growing by the day!
Zoltan comes from Hungary and has been making sand sculptures for 15 years all along the east coast of Spain. He is now joined by David from the Czech Republic who has created sand sculptures for 4 years.
Well … the rain did some damage and now the site is being re-designed …
Feria in Fuengirola
Every town or village in Spain has an annual fair normally three or four days long. It is a noisy but also a jolly, non-aggressive and optimistic event. Join in and have fun.
What’s the difference between a feria and a fiesta?
“Well fiestas are feast days, either religious or constitutional. Some of them are celebrated nationally (ie Constitution Day, or Andalucia Day) whilst others are specific to a particular town, village or even profession (San Luis, Virgen del Carmen etc). Quite often the fiestas coincide with a bank holiday, either national, regional or local.
Ferias, on the other hand, are fairs or celebrations. Every town or village in Spain has an annual fair normally three or four days long, but in the case of some of the bigger ones, like Malaga, they can be one to two weeks. These are traditionally events where everyone can let their hair down, and are marked by funfairs, musical events and, of course, lots of eating and drinking. They can also be cultural events, Manilva’s annual International Festival being a good example.”
As defined by Manilva, Costa del Sol www.manilvalife.com
“Well fiestas are feast days, either religious or constitutional. Some of them are celebrated nationally (ie Constitution Day, or Andalucia Day) whilst others are specific to a particular town, village or even profession (San Luis, Virgen del Carmen etc). Quite often the fiestas coincide with a bank holiday, either national, regional or local.
Ferias, on the other hand, are fairs or celebrations. Every town or village in Spain has an annual fair normally three or four days long, but in the case of some of the bigger ones, like Malaga, they can be one to two weeks. These are traditionally events where everyone can let their hair down, and are marked by funfairs, musical events and, of course, lots of eating and drinking. They can also be cultural events, Manilva’s annual International Festival being a good example.”
As defined by Manilva, Costa del Sol www.manilvalife.com