sábado, 29 de enero de 2011

Flamenco Festival in Jerez 25th February to 12th March 2011

Jerez is the Flamenco capital of the world, Flamenco is said to come from Jerez de la Frontera. The arts of flamenco can be enjoyed in many of the Peñas Flamencas in Jerez and if you are lucky enough to be in Jerez during February you can enjoy the Festival of Jerez which is a two week internationally aclaimed Flamenco festival with flamenco played and danced in many venues around the city by the top Flamenco singers and dancers.The whole city is alive with the sounds of castanets and the stomping of heels. As well as colourful shows with singers, guitarists and dancers, the Jerez Flamenco Festival also features dance courses, concerts and exhibitions.

The festival starts on the 25th February until the 12th March 2011. Make a point of visiting Jerez during these dates to enjoy all the events .

Jerez is also famous for it’s equestrian events, dancing horses, sherry wine, sherry wine making bodegas, and its unique blend of elegance and charm. Jerez's best features are the endless days of sunshine even during the winter months temperatures rarely fall below 20 degrees.

If you require accomodation for your holiday in Jerez http://www.emiliosbar.com/apartments.html

miércoles, 19 de enero de 2011

Windsurfing Sailing Andalusian Olympic Week in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz Spain


The Andalusian Olympic Week - Carnival Trophy Regata 2011 is to be held in El Puerto de Santa Maria in Puerto Sherry Cadiz.
The beach of Puerto Sherry in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz will host the Windsufing event on the 24th to 28th february 2011.
The windsurfing and sailing event is hoped to attract over hundreds of participants from all over the world for this event, with a high standard guaranteed . It will provide great surf and sail entertainment.
Accomodation available for participants and their families or anyone wishing to see this great event in Puerto Sherry Marina apartment complex in El puerto de Santa Maria Click on this link for further information:
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GRAND PRIX IN JEREZ SPANISH GP April 2011

The Grand Prix in Jerez is one of the most popular events on the world motorcycling GP calendar. This year the event is set to draw record crowds with well over 250,000 people. Jerez is already the world leader with record breaking attendance at this three day event. Motorcycling fans flock to Jerez de la Frontera to enjoy the party atmosphere, which has now become the biggest sporting event in Spain. Accomodation for this event is well sort after especially in the popular seaside resorts surrounding Jerez such as El Puerto de Santa Maria, which is the most popular meeting point with its lively bars, and GP events.The circuit of Jerez was built in 1986 to host the Formula 1 Gran Prix and hosts many World Championship events throughout the year with the main event being the GP Motocycling championships and motocross Championships The Formula 1 Racing is now hosted in Barcelona,, The circuit has several Grandstands and viewing is good for most of the track. Jerez also hosts the Formula 1 test drives. Tickets for the GP are usually available online from January onwards visit the ticket sale office on the following link:http://www.circuitodejerez.com/
We offer apartments rentals for the Grand Prix in Jerez in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz. Apartments, flats and villas in the beautiful Puerto Sherry residencial complex with 24hr security overlooking the Atlantic ocean and only 15 minutes from Jerez. Holiday homes with garages ideal for motorcycling fanatics from 1 to 4 bedrooms. Don't be disappointed book well in advance.
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lunes, 10 de enero de 2011

EASTER IN CADIZ, SEMANA SANTA IN CADIZ,21st April to 24th April 2011



What is Semana Santa?
Semana Santa (or Holy Week) is the Spanish name for Easter. It dates back to the 16th century when the Church decided to present the story of the Passion of Christ in a way that the layperson could understand. It was decided that the best way to do this would be a series of processions through the streets, depicting scenes from the story of the fall and rise again of Jesus Christ.
When do the majority of activities take place?
Most processions take place in the evening - the earliest being at about 6pm (especially in Leon) but most at about 9pm. (the exception is Domingo de Ramos, the Sunday before Easter Sunday, which has its activities at about midday.)

The biggest procession of the day is usually at about 11pm. In Toledo the main procession of the day will often be be named after the day it is held on - so, for example, the main procession of Miércoles Santo (Holy Wednesday) will be the 'procesión de Miércoles Santo'.

Friday is the big day. The events from Thursday evening never really stop, with processions from Thursday night (the early hours of Friday morning) until Friday evening. Unless you have an excellent capacity to drink large quantities of coffee, you'll have to miss some of it to get a little beauty sleep. The events of Thursday night/Friday morning are the most important, so plan your sleep around this fact.

The mass of Easter Sunday, the last day of Semana Santa, is also important. The hoods that have been worn throughout the week to signify mourning at the death of Jesus Christ, are taken off to celebrate the resurrection. (It should be noted that the hoods have nothing to do with the Ku Klux Klan, to which they are so often compared. It is said that early KKK members saw the Semana Santa celebrations and adopted the costume, so impressed were they by the effect the design had on onlookers.)


What if it rains?
Semana Santa is an outdoor event - rain is bad news. With many of the floats very old and easily damaged, processions are called off with even the slightest drop of rain. Those involved are bitterly disappointed - they've waited all year for this. If rain is forecast, stay away, there'll be nothing to see.
What is a saeta?
A saeta is an element of Semana Santa particular to Andalusia and specifically Seville. It is an outburst of flamenco song, sung from one of the balconies in the narrow streets of the city. In times gone by they were spontaneous, the singer so overcome with emotion that only a flourish of flamenco will be enough to convey their emotions. Today, they are invariably preplanned. The procession will stop and listen to the song until it is over.


Accomodation is available for Semana Santa in El Puerto de Santa Maria it is avisable to book in advance as this is a popular time to visit Andalusia.
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