In the land of flamenco, paella, and soccer, there exists a deeply rooted custom that has captured the hearts of both locals and foreigners alike: the siesta.The word siesta comes from the Latin “sexta,”. The Romans stopped to eat and rest at the sixth hour of the day. If we bear in mind that they divided periods of light into 12 hours, then the sixth hour correspon...
Weather in the South of Spain and Marbella: A Year-Round Sunshine GuaranteeWhen it comes to pleasant climates, the South of Spain, and in particular, Marbella, is often hailed as a paradise. With its mild winters and hot summers, this region attracts sun-seekers from all over the world. The South of Spain benefits from a Mediterranean climate, characterized by long, hot summers...
In 1956, Bodegas Osborne (Osborne Winery) commissioned the AZOR Advertising Agency to create an advertisement to promote its cognac "Veterano", a billboard that would be distributed throughout Spain. At that time, Manolo Prieto was the Art Director of the advertising agency, and the assignment fell to him. It was at this time, therefore, that Manolo Prieto designed the famous s...
A “tapa” (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapa]) is an appetizer or snack in Spanish cuisine. Tapas can be combined to make a full meal and can be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as “chopitos”, which are battered, fried baby squid, or patatas bravas). In some bars and restaurants in Spain and across the globe, tapas have evolved into a very...
