Monty Python narrowly misses out on Prince of Asturias Award

by Amy Lambert on 5/10/2011

The Premios Príncipe de Asturias (Prince of Asturias awards) are an annual event in the Spanish calendar when the Prince of Asturias foundation awards prizes to all types of individuals and groups across the… more »

Carnival is coming!

by Amy Lambert on 3/4/2011

From this weekend until next week Spain and many Spanish speaking countries across Latin America will be celebrating the Carnival, an annual event that takes place just before the start of Lent where people dress up,… more »

Goya award winners announced!

by Amy Lambert on 2/15/2011 9:35:00 AM

Sunday night was the awards ceremony for the famous Premios Goya, the annual Spanish film awards. A host of famous Spanish actors, actresses, producers and directors were present at the 25th ceremony, hoping to be the… more »

Spanish cinema awards coming up!

by Amy Lambert on 2/3/2011 12:58:49 PM

This February will see the 25th annual Premios Goya, the Spanish cinema awards named in honour of the world renowned painter Francisco de Goya. The awards ceremony, to be held on the 13thFebruary 2011, is organised by… more »

City Centre Turned Farm!

by Laura Ellis on 11/5/2010 10:04:00 AM

If someone was to mention sheep or cows passing through a place in Spain, Madrid would definitely not spring to mind. Quite definitely not the city centre anyway. But no surprises that Spain surpassed itself here!For… more »

Spanish Success at the San Sebastian Film Festival

by Olivia Elson on 9/27/2010 12:05:00 AM

Last Saturday 25th September saw the conclusion of the prestigious 9-day long San Sebastian International Film Festival. Taking place in what is arguably the Basque Country's most fashionable and artistic city (its… more »

Flamenco Continues to Take Japan by Storm

by Olivia Elson on 8/30/2010 12:13:00 AM

With the economic crisis still hitting Spain hard, and unemployment figures continuing to linger around 20%, I was surprised to read that one of the most popular money-making methods for Spaniards today is to tap into… more »

Rosario Flores

by Lauren Somers on 9/14/2009 12:25:00 AM

On Saturday Salamanca welcomed Rosario Flores, Spanish actress and singer, to its annual ferias. Rosario performed on the stage that has been erected in the Plaza Mayor specifically for the week long festivals that are… more »

Fireworks in Salamanca!

by Lauren Somers on 9/10/2009 2:36:00 PM

The festivals in Salamanca got a kick start on Monday night, with an immense fireworks display by the river. Although the display was not due to start until 10, the roads down to the river filled up very quickly, with… more »

Salamanca's September Fiesta: Virgen de la Vega

by Stacey on 9/1/2009 2:14:00 PM

On the second week of September, Salamanca has its annual fiesta honoring La Virgen de la Vega (The Virgin of the Valley), the city's patron saint since 1618.For an entire week, this World Heritage city celebrates… more »