Barcelona is today one of the world’s leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global...
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Read moreAndalusia looking outwards
Spain is in full crisis and no matter how government ministers try to re-label the issues Spain faces nobody inside or outside the country can deny it, at least, not with a straight face. The Spanish economy has shrunk for...
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Read moreHistory of Andalusia
The name Andalusia traces back to the Arabic language Al-Andalus. As well as Muslim and Romani influences, the region’s history and culture have been influenced by the earlier Iberians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Visigoths, Byzantines, all of whom preceded...
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Read morePalma International Yachting Forum and more
With the Palma International Boat Show sadly (wisely?) called-off in 2012 due to a lack of interest from exhibitors, and a similar lack of Government funding, the Balearic Island intends to come back with a bang in 2013. Not only...
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Read moreTypical and specialty foods of Andalusia
Spanish cuisine consists of a variety of dishes, which stem from differences in geography, culture and climate. It is heavily influenced by seafood available from the waters that surround the country, and reflects the country’s deep maritime roots. Spain’s extensive...