Here we have an attractive option for rural tourism: a visit to port enclaves and their respective lighthouses. From roughly constructed primitive towers, which have lasted through the various centuries, to the modern structures decorated in detail, lighthouses lavishly show their singular beauty along the Iberian coast. We will see some of the most emblematic lighthouses with the greatest charm for travelers.
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The classic culinary festival Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia (The Best of Gastronomy), which year after year brings together the country’s best chefs, celebrates its XI edition in the city of Alicante. It will take place between Sunday, the 8th of November, and Wednesday, the 11th, on the grounds of the Institución Ferial Alicantina (IFA). The festival lasts five days, with a full agenda that includes talks, colloquia, competitions, championships, workshops and, most importantly, high level food tastings. Later on we will enumerate the most important activities so that no one loses their appetite.
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The Parque del Laberinto de Horta (Park of the Labyrinth in Horta) in Barcelona has been the setting for film scenes, dramatic performances, concerts and a multitude of other cultural events. Yet it is also considered a unique place in the Ciudad Condal for its combination of beauty and tranquility.
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Madrid´s Thyssen Bornemiza Museum is offering a risqué exhibition for this autumn (until the 31st of January): Lágrimas de Eros (Eros´ Tears). The exhibition covers various centuries and pictorial styles in an exhaustive and amazing show, at times sensual, at times disturbing, that goes from the birth and resplendence of sexuality until its decadence and end.
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Pompei is a must-see site in every journey to Italy. In the year 79 AD, the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius buried the city in a layer of lava; today after long periods of archeological activity, the scenery of the ruins in this place in the Southeast of the country are appreciated by more than two million visitors annually.
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The 54th celebration of the Week of International Cinema in Valladolid (also called Seminci) is upon us. From the 23rd to the 31st of October, the Castilian city once again becomes the spokesmen for the best cinema, in an exhibition known more for the quality and the great filmmaking of some of the most interesting contemporary directors. Looking for Eric by the British director Ken Loach, a common presence in Vallodolid´s competition, will open this year´s celebration, which one can presume will be attractive and high class.
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Attention all food lovers, because right now one of the gastronomic events of the season is happening. For a little more than a week, from the 21st to the 30th of October, Madrid is home to the culinary equivalent of January sales with the celebration of Restaurant Week. In this event, which has already enjoyed great success in cities like New York, London and Rio de Janeiro, the most prestigious restaurants in Madrid offer their exclusive and inimitable menus for the accessible price of just 25 Euros.
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Halfway between Perpignan and Narbonne (Languedoc-Roussillon region in southeastern France) there lies an unexpected spot where lions, giraffes and rhinoceroses wander at will: Sigean’s African Reserve. More than 3000 animals are living in the wild in these 750 acres of astounding natural environment, ideal for exploring with your family.
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At this moment, Valencia is celebrating one of its most important cultural festivals: the Mostra de Valencia, also known as the Mediterranean Film Festival. For more than a week (from the 16th to the 24th of October), different auditoria and spaces, with the Teatro Olympia as its epicenter, will show marathon sessions of the best cinema of Mediterranean origin. Also, the Mostra turns 30 years old this year and there is no better way to celebrate it than to dedicate this year to one of the greatest directors in the history of Spanish cinema: Luis Garcia Berlanga.
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