The Three Kings Day, or El Día de los Reyes Magos, is one of the biggest celebrations in Spain, comparable only to Christmas. Every year on the night of January 5th, Spanish families gather to celebrate the arrival of Melchor, Gaspar and Balthasar to Bethlehem. The Three Kings Day is a continuation of Christmas for…
The history of Christmas dates back to centuries ago. It is said that the earliest celebration of Christmas began in Rome in the fourth century. This time period was known as the “Roman Saturnalia” and it was a celebration of the winter solstice. The celebrations associated with the popular holiday were changed and adapted over…
The Flamenco guitar is an integral part of Spanish culture. Developed in a style that combines Andalusian, Arabic and Jewish music, the flamenco guitar is an essential part of the art form known as Flamenco. Flamenco guitar has a distinct style characterised by fast and intricate strumming, complicated but often improvised chord progressions, and syncopated…
Andalucia is one of the most popular destinations in Spain, known for its stunning landscape, vibrant culture, and fantastic food. This region has something to offer everyone, whether you’re looking for a calm, relaxing holiday or an adventure-filled one. Andalucia is home to two of Spain’s most popular cities, Seville and Granada, where you can…
It was 2015 (two years before we made our permanent move to Southern Spain) when some other small business owners and I decided to launch WightMedia business networking and training. I believe we all learnt a lot during the life of the club, we certainly created some popular events and training. I do miss those networking and…
St. Catherine’s Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1838 to guide shipping in the Channel and vessels approaching the Solent. Located on the Isle of Wight in England is the iconic St. Catherine’s Lighthouse. The facility, built in 1838, is a Grade II listed building and serves as a beacon for ships travelling through…
