Spain’s first holiday after Christmas, 2026 Easter holidays saw cars packed with families driving to the coast for some relaxation and rest. The long hours spent negotiating curves on motorways, traffic bottlenecks and asking “Are we there yet?” The danger of a prang or sudden hard brake on a long drive is at its highest during what the Spanish refer …

Last weekend, the Culture Department of Manilva City Council organised the Carnival de Sabinillas at the Plaza de Los Maestros. San Luis de Sabinillas was filled with vibrant colours, music and costumed residents for its three-day Carnival. Last Friday, students from the local schools performed at the opening of the festival.  The parade that took place in the town on …

SEMANA SANTA, Spain’s holy-week, is a celebration of ancient tradition and pagentry that is rarely seen in the world today. The seven-day celebration transforms Spain’s streets into a living procession to showcase its most religious tradition. You may be surprised if you have just arrived in Spain. Drums suddenly fill a quiet street. Candles flicker and a long line of …