A traditional Andalusian Country Pursuit I was invited by a friend of mine, Pepe, to join him hare coursing near Sanlucar de Barrameda which is not far from Jerez. The hare coursing season in Andalusia takes place during the autumn and winter. This is a traditional sport...
Visiting Jerez , Learning about Sherry Wines, Experiencing the Jerez Culture For many people sherry http://www.sherry.wine.esconjures up an image of a grandmother sipping a slightly warm, sweet drink before Sunday lunch. The reality of sherry is far more sophisticated than this and it deserves much greater...
Let´s do something a little bit different Seville at the moment is bursting with tourists which is fantastic news for the hotels, bars and restaurants that drive much of the economy here in southern Spain. It does however, mean that there are large queues to get...
I always try to squeeze in a few horse riding holidays in Spain into the Doñana Park before the Andalusian summer sun makes riding all day impossible. The spring rains have ensured that the countryside is lush and green, and that the lakes within the park...
Pedro Algaba, Bespoke Tailor to Bullfighters Bullfighting is an emotive subject, but whether you love or loath this Spanish custom there can be no denying that the trajes de luce (suits of light) worn by the toreros are beautiful, intricate outfits that dazzle in the plaza...
Interview with a bullfighter (Eduardo Davila Miura) Today I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting a well-known figure in the world of bullfighting: Eduardo Davila Miura comes from bullfighting royalty, his family started the ganaderia (bull breeding farm) Miura 175 years ago and it has...