How and what is celebrated in Sant Jordi?
People walking hand in hand, a boy offering a red rose to his partner declaring his love, or a mother buying a book for her children. If you are a foreigner, you probably do not understand what is happening, but we will explain it to you: welcome to the Sant Jordi festival. The festival of Sant Jordi is a very special tradition for Catalans. Every April 23rd, roses and books flood the streets of all the towns in Catalonia, which people buy to give to the ones they love the most. But why roses and books? According to legend, a […]
4 little-known museums in Malaga
Malaga has become an authentic City of Museums and a cultural reference not only in Andalusia but also throughout Spain and it is carving a niche for itself in the European scene. Currently, it has 36, some of them internationally renowned, such as the Picasso Museum, the Centre Pompidou Malaga or the Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga. Today we are looking at some of the lesser-known but equally interesting museums in this city. Malaga Museum of Glass and Crystal The Glass and Crystal Museum is one of the hidden treasures of Malaga. This private collection is housed in a restored 18th […]
Spain in April – where to go?
Although April is famous for its rains, it can be a great month to enjoy the early summer sun. Today we bring you the best destinations in Spain to visit in April. Barcelona Barcelona is a mosaic of architectural styles, from dark and Gothic facades to colourful modernist buildings. A day to admire them can be completed with a sunset on one of the seven beaches of the city before dining at gastronomic temples with Michelin stars or at the humble tapas bars. Barcelona has a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food, with the cultural and design influence […]
