There is an orange grove where the Muslims performed their ablutions before prayers. Last year, during the tail-end of my career break, I returned to Spain for the second time. My main goal was to ...
The procession also included the customary music bands, with the Moors leading the way, followed by the Christians. As the parade reached Gambo Street, the authorities, including Mayor Toni Perez and ...
Just don’t forget your walking boots and sunblock. Those rays can be intense here! The region of Andalusia was the first region in Spain to be conquered by the Moors (many hundreds of years ago). This ...
While Moors and Christians festivals are common across Spain, each one, rooted in local history, offers a distinct and original experience. What sets Villajoyosa apart and makes its celebrations truly ...
The sight of beautifully embroidered mantons in Spain leads to an enquiry into a famous performance art, its connections to Indian dance forms, and to earlier waves of migration from India ...
Spain offers a Mediterranean climate and quality health care, making it a popular retirement destination among expats. Retirees relocating to Spain should consider learning Spanish. When choosing ...
Other countries, such as Ciudad de Rodrigo, hold bullfighting festivals as early as February. What is the origin of bullfighting in Spain? Moors from North Africa developed bullfighting when they took ...