Monthly Archives: June 2013

La noche de San Juan 23 Junio 2013, Roquetas de Mar

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Robert Bovington

On the night of San Juan, 23 June, the people of Spain commemorate the Summer Solstice by lighting bonfires and fireworks. The celebrations are of pagan origin. One of the rituals is to leap over the fires, which allegedly brings … Continue reading →

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Salamanca Cathedral

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Robert Bovington

The New Cathedral is one of a pair, aptly named Catedral Nueva (new) and Catedral Vieja (old). They are physically connected to each other – the new one was begun in 1513 when it was decided that the old cathedral … Continue reading →

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Gergal, Almeri­a

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Robert Bovington

Gérgal is a pleasant little town that stands on the banks of the river of the same name. Visitors can spend an enjoyable hour strolling the streets lined with the whitewashed buildings typical of Andalucía. Bougainvillea cascades lovingly down the … Continue reading →

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Dalías (Alpujarra Almeriense)

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Robert Bovington

Dalías is a town in the province of Almería. It consists of two main areas – Dali and Celín. Sitting as it does in the foothills of the Sierra de Gádor, Dalías is often considered part of the Alpujarra Almeriense. … Continue reading →

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