Vuelta a España sweeps across Spain

by Matthew Leake on 8/24/2011 9:44:00 AM

The 66th edition of la Vuelta a España, Spain’s biggest bike race, began in the coastal resort of Benidorm last Saturday. From this point a field of over 200 of the world’s best professional cyclists from… more »

Semana Santa Processions in Salamanca

by Lindsay Cook on 4/20/2011 10:24:06 AM

This week the Semana Santa celebrations have begun throughout Spain.  Semana Santa or holy week is the week before Easter.The most famous celebrations of Semana Santa occur in Seville in the South of Spain.… more »

Seville

by Lindsay Cook on 4/4/2011 1:19:39 PM

Last weekend I visited Seville in the south of Spain. The city was beautiful not just to look at, but also because of the relaxed atmosphere and smell of orange blossom which lingered throughout the streets.We… more »

Exhibitions with a twist!

by Laura Ellis on 9/10/2010 9:43:00 AM

Fancy doing something a bit different next time you're in Spain? Well look no further than the Southern Andalusian capital of Seville. Famous for its more traditional exhibits and buildings including the Cathedral… 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 »

Andalusia Makes Preparations for Climate Change

by Olivia on 8/6/2010 10:42:00 AM

So as temperatures continue to rise across Spain, and people race for the beaches and pools, it seems like the perfect time to consider what the longer-term effects of these sizzling days might be.Indeed, this is… more »

On Exhibition in NY: The Spanish Manner: Drawings from Ribera to Goya

by Kimberly on 5/10/2010 12:11:00 AM

Special Exhibition: "The Spanish Manner: Drawings from Ribera to Goya"When: October 5, 2010, through January 9, 2011Where: The Frick Collection. 1 East 70th Street NY, NY 10021 Phone: 212-288-0700The Frick… more »

Here's a Quick Way to Get a Tan

by Stephen Maher on 4/9/2010

Invest sometime in learning Spanish where the rain in Spain is mainly - nowhere to be found. According to WikiAnswers, on average Madrid has 349 sunny days a year!In Salamanca, for example, the Plaza Mayor has sprung… more »

Holy week (Semana Santa) in Spain

by Celine on 3/12/2008 2:03:00 PM

Holy week, known in Spanish as Semana Santa, is a very important holiday and national tradition in Spain. Year after year, each and every village proudly enjoys the beauty and mystery of Semana Santa. For seven days,… more »

About bullfighting - and bullfighting vocabulary you are sure to hear

by Erin on 11/1/2007 4:00:00 PM

One of our interns prepared this article about bullfighting for the English language press in Spain. Much of the vocabulary of the corrida has made its way into everyday Spanish conversation, as colorful metaphor. The… more »