In Spain you can enjoy Bonfire Night in a warmer setting. The festival of San Juan in June is celebrated with fire, water, medicinal herbs and plenty to eat and drink.
In 2017 I will have been living in Spain for 10 years, says our Spain writer, Sally. Some of my friends back in Britain will congratulate me, others will wonder how I survived. The fact is, I have really enjoyed being here, though I would be lying if I said everything was always easy. For those of you coming to Spain to work or retire, here are some tips to help smooth your path.
If you enjoy sampling local food and drink and want a day out with family, Spain’s regional food festivals are great places to visit Spain is a country that loves a festival at any time of the year. Some of the most enjoyable are the autumnal ones to do with the harvest and good food. Each region celebrates its local speciality as it is harvested, so here are some suggestions for a day out and the chance to sample some of Spain’s regional products.
Little wonder England manager Sam Allardyce bolted to his Spanish home last week – it’s in a part of Spain with stunning natural scenery where switching off comes with the territory.
Where should you go for your favourite brand of English tea? Can you get horseradish sauce? With so many supermarkets in Spain, which might offer what you want? There certainly is no lack of supermarkets in Spain, every town will have several. For example, the town of Palafrugell in Catalonia with a population of nearly 23,000 currently boasts 10, some large others small.