FIFTH APRIL FAIR IN BENIDORM
From the 20th until the 26th of April Benidorm will be holding the April Fair. This fair celebrates the traditions of Seville, Andalucía. The fair takes place in various bars and restaurants throughout the town and these will be traditionally decorated and playing traditional music. Here are some of the events that will be taking place: Monday 19:30 – The opening of the fair and also the day of the “Pescadito” small fried fish will be served in all the venues. Thursday to Sunday 12:00 midday till 14:00 – Morning Fair in all venues. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 20:00 till […]
History of Tapas
Small amounts of food served in bars to accompany a drink is popularly known as tapas. The use of this word as a synonym for snack has an uncertain origin. Some claim that arose from a story about the Spain’s King Alfonso XIII and his visit to Cadiz. Before returning to the palace, the king stopped at the Ventorrillo del Chato, a restaurant that still exists on the beach under the same name, located between Cadiz and San Fernando. The King ordered a glass of sherry, but realized that a swirling wind that entered into the local threatened to fill […]