Gibraltar, Espanol!

I notice, with some irritation, that there seem to be quite a few streets named “Gibraltar, Espanol!” (lit. Gibraltar is Spanish!) across Spain. There’s one in Almeria, which is just behind the main road along the beach front before you get to the Cable Ingles; there also seems to be one in Antas. Does the Ley de Franquismo not apply to us poor foreigners?

This summers hot trend is…

Bringing in big name (at least nationally) singers or groups to play in the local fiestas. While there has always been a circuit for semi famous groups to go around during the August fiestas, this year the local councils in Almeria seem to be competing to get the biggest and the best. Why, just this week we’ve seen Manu, Venga Jazz, La Jaula, La Caja de Pandora & Alann Bique play. Yes, I know you Continue reading This summers hot trend is…