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Dear guest, the night of Saint John, which we can also find named the San Juan night or Saint John´s eve. It is a religious tradition in where the birth of Saint John the Baptist is celebrated. It is celebrated on June 24th, celebrating the arrival of the summer solstice at the same time. The summer solstice is when the days begin to be shorter.This tradition is established in the European-Mediterranean countries, and it has been maintained for a long time. Nowadays it has become the night of change...

Dear guest, Carnival is a celebration that takes place days before Ash Wednesday, indicating the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, hence its name carnem levare or remove the meat. It represents one of the funniest festivities in Spain, especially in Andalusia, where hundreds of groups and chirigotas get each year ready for their great week of celebration. For those who have never heard of chirigotas, it consists of musical groups that during carnivals sing verses or songs that under a humorous...

Dear guest, flamenco is a way of life, and it is not as particular anywhere as it is in Granada. In fact, it even has its own name: the zambra which it is groups of songs and typical dances that symbolize moments of the Calé wedding. In the flamenco caves in Granada you can find the most authentic and pure culture of the Spanish gypsies who sing and dance flamenco.Sacromonte, together with Albaicín, treasure an authentic expression of flamenco tablao. Two places where this Moorish tradition so characteristic...

Dear guest, the San Silvestre Ciudad de Motril night run is a sporting event that takes place in the Granada town of Motril that consists of two types of runs, one popular (for anyone) and the other competitive (for more prepared athletes) separated into different categories through the streets of this town of Granada. This run is not only held in Motril, but in several cities in Spain on the occasion of the end of the year, since December 31 is the day of San Silvestre. Last year it was held in Motril...

Dear guest, in this post I will explain some typical Spanish Christmas traditions.The villancicos (Christmas songs)It is a musical genre that refers to Christmas and is sung during these dates. The lyrics are accompanied by the sound of the tambourine and the zambomba, typical instruments used for this type of song.Making pestiñosA tradition of Christmas is to make pestiños. They are typical sweets of this date, made with flour, orange, different spices, which are fried and go through syrup. They...

The annexes of Salobreña, La Caleta and La Guardia share festivities in honor of the Virgen del Carmen. It used to be celebrated between July 12th and 16th. During a week different sports activities and festivals are carried out, among which the “sardinada” and the popular “verbena” stand out. On the 16th at night the maritime procession takes place. It ends with a fireworks display.The festivity of the Virgen del Carmen officially begins on the 12th at 7:00 p.m. with the traditional afternoon...

TARAMELA When: Saturday 13. April 2019, 14h00 Where: behind the Bodega Ron Motero, in 18600 Motril Raffle, "chocorón" (rum + chocolate drink), "buñuelos" (type of fritters) and much moreGigantic paella for 1000 people (3€ per portion)Earnings are donated to the Josep Carreras Foundation against leukaemiaBook your paella in advance at the tourist office Salobreña (Plaza de Goya, 18680 Salobreña)       ...