Typically Spanish Features - Spain Features


Torre de Hercules - Tower of Hercules Lighthouse
The Tower of Hercules is an ancient Roman lighthouse on a peninsula about 2.4 kilometers from the centre of La Coruña, Galicia, in north-western Spain.

A Rapa das Bestas
Fighting horses to the ground in Galicia, Spain

Paradise Lost/Paradise Regained
Mark Wilkins watched the ITV programme, 'Paradise Lost'

Lovers of Teruel
Forty five candidates are up for election as one of Spain’s Ten Treasures of Intangible Heritage in a public vote organised by the International Bureau of Cultural Capitals this June

Baby jumping in Burgos
One of Spain's most bizarre fiestas is part of Corpus Christi celebrations

Changing your electricity supplier in Spain
New regulations come into force on July 1

Princess Ena of Battenberg
Queen Victoria's granddaughter married Alfonso XIII 103 years ago on 31st May



Thomas Becket and a link to Spain
Frescos in Castilla y León tell his story

Patxi Lopez - Lehendakari
He became the first non-nationalist President of the Basque Government in May 2009

José Antonio Griñán - President of the Junta de Andalucía
José Antonio Griñán was invested as President of the Junta de Andalucía on 22nd April 2009

Now is the time to buy in Spain
Now is the time to buy a new property in Spain where some prices in resort, village and beach locations are at their lowest for six years but are tipped to rise significantly in future years.

May 3, Day of the May Crosses celebrated in Spain
The city of Granada is at the centre of the celebrations