Special Guest Lecturer on FAKES AND FORGERIES When: February 21st Time: 6:30pm Where: The Benahavis Art Society The Benahavis Art Society is excited to announce it’s next guest lecturer, Marc Allum, Art & Antiques Specialist, Read More
What do you think of when you think of Spanish cuisine? Paella, cured ham and chorizo, red wine, Spanish omelets, churros, or heaven forbid, tacos and burritos? Okay. so let us put the Mexican Read More
The Moorish influence was way back when they ruled parts of Andalucia from the early 8th to late 15th centuries, that is an impressive 800 years of history. Their legacy, especially in terms of what Read More
PRESS RELEASE, February 6th, 2023 Kempinski Hotel Bahía Announces the first installation of its Kempinski Art Series 2023 with a collection of works by the artist Helena Revuelta. Introducing her collection ‘New Dawn’, a series Read More
For decades, Spain has been one of Europe’s go-to destinations for summer travellers looking to enjoy the beaches, cuisine, museums, and a truly relaxed lifestyle. This popularity, however, comes with a price, with many scenic coastal areas now overrun by Read More
History of Spanish Food The succession of cultures that one-by-one set foot on the Iberian peninsula have each left a lasting mark on every facet of Spain’s culture: language, music, art, architecture and, of course, Read More
Skiing in Sierra Nevada Spain 2020 Sierra Nevada is located in Southern Spain in the Penibético Mountain Range and close to the Mankind Heritage City of Granada. Sierra Nevada is at an altitude of 2100 Read More
Marbella has all the glitz and glamour you can handle, but we’re pretty sure you’ve heard enough of that! Besides being on the Costa del Sol, with a beautiful climate fit for kings and Queens, Read More
A Trip Around The Art World – Life at Sotheby’s If I was going to work in London I would need to find somewhere to live. My father, when he came down from Cambridge, had Read More
1. Catedral de Burgos: A UNESCO World Heritage Site At the foot of Burgos’ castle hill stands the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Burgos, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture. The profusion of sculptural decoration and Read More
Valencia was founded in 138 B.C. by the Romans. The city is situated on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula, fronting the Gulf of Valencia on the Mediterranean Read More
Thinking to visit Spain? You will not regret it. When you have decided to travel to Spain, you are in for an amazing journey. For a cultured city as large as Madrid, visiting and seeing Read More
Some of the most distinctive geographical features are the Mountains of Spain. They are so widespread that Richard Ford, the famous 19th-century English traveler called Spain’s topography “almost one mountain.” After Switzerland, Spain is the Read More
For many years throughout the world “Graphic design” was also known as POP art but usually was for designing advertising and posters whereas POP art was purely a painting using various mediums to reflect a Read More
The Art of Sabrage – Written by a Commander Sabreur (registered in France) and lover of great wines and champagnes Lynda Woodin. The noble art of Sabrage was an outlandish tactic first employed by Napoleon’s cavalry. Read More
The Woven Art and Symbolism of the nomadic tribes of Iran and Afghanistan The lecturer draws on his experience of living amongst the nomads of Iran and his travels throughout the Near East and Afghanistan. Read More
Ten years ago, international wine tourism was a fairly alien concept in Spain. Touring a bodega and seeing how any given wine was produced was virtually impossible for locals and tourists alike! But a lot Read More
Marbella Beaches and its surrounding towns, has been known for years for the sun, fun and tourist spots. So in time for you to get looking at beaches, here are just a few of Read More
Festivals and Fiestas in Spain, March 2016 As you may be aware, Andalucia is filled with fascinating cultural events throughout the year. Whilst many of these festivals take place on the date indicated each year, Read More
One didn’t think about it at the time but this could have been the finest hour for the salerooms and the dealers. In those days the auction houses were basically a go-between for the public Read More
A thought-provoking book written by Paul Moorcraft The rapid conquest of much of the known world in the century or so after Muhammad’s death in 632 AD was a military miracle. Except perhaps for their Read More
Spain has had a turbulent history, which has resulted in the country being home to over 2500 Castles. ranging from Moorish castles to military fortresses built in the “Reconquista”, medieval castles, castles overlooking the sea, and Read More
Driving in most parts of Spain is generally an enjoyable experience. The roads are good, there is mostly little traffic and petrol is currently cheaper than in other European countries. It’s fair to say that Read More
Albarracín (Teruel) When you take a moment to think about the most picturesque historical towns in Spain, Albarracín is sure to figure near the top of the list. This town Read More
A personal tribute to Willem Dolphyn May 1935 – January 2016 The funeral took place on 30 January of Willem Dolphyn in Antwerp Cathedral. He was one of the finest still life painters of the Read More
La Peña de los Enamorados (The Lovers’ Rock) When passing through the region of Antequera, one of the significant landmarks is a large mountain almost guarding the gateway to the historical town. This is known Read More
Beautiful Cities in Spain – often left out of the limelight! 1. Bilbao When you take your first glance, Spain’s biggest port city appears to have few things to offer, but travelers who take a moment Read More
The Greeks So to continue bounding along in time travel… The ancient Greeks were also with a lot of beautiful designs coming along as their culture expanded with thought, the arts, music, all culled and intermingled Read More
Romance is in the Air this Valentine’s Day Spain! Valentine’s Day Spain is here again so 6 things to do without breaking the bank The Costa del Sol has a lovely moonshine, so Read More
STARLITE FESTIVAL MARBELLA 2016 It’s going to be rocking again, people! Starlite have already started posting who’s going to be performing and if it’s anything to go by just with these 3, it should be a Read More
Let me tell you, the Egyptians a clever lot. Their culture has thousands of years of a wonderful recorded history. Theirs was among the earliest of civilizations. Egypt, for a millennium maintained a complex and Read More
Carnaval!… carnaval! The Carnival (Carnaval in Spanish) is a fiesta that is extremely popular that takes place during Lent. It is unique in Málaga because of its multicultural, colourful and spontaneous character when celebrations are Read More
Barcelona´s architectural splendour by Antonio Gaudi One stop destination and if you did not understand who Antonio Gaudi was before you visited here, then you’ll once you have left. The port-born creator left Associate in Read More
Carlos Revilla Temporary Exhibition An Exhibition not to be missed! The Marbella Ralli Museum is opening a temporary exhibition dedicated to the Peruvian artist Carlos Revilla. He belongs to the school of Magic Realism, which Read More
SCULPTING – REINVENT YOURSELF! During the month of September 2009 my wife Helen and I spent some time with my brother Basil & his wife Adele in Italy. During our stay we had occasion to Read More
The Culture Clique in association with Edward Tatham and Champagne Philippe Brugnon is pleased to offer a specially produced discovery case of the Champagnes of Philippe Brugnon Philippe is a fourth generation producer in Rilly-la-Montagne, a Read More
The Culture Clique are delighted to announce that they have been chosen as Official Media Partner for the 2015 International Marbella Film Festival, particularly as this is a very important year for the Festival, this in Read More
Who can fail to read and hear of the courageous broadcasts from the BBC’s Broadcasting House, during the Second World War, at the time of the Blitz, without the tingle of pride and respect recognized throughout the World? Read More
It was such a hot day and I was feeling every bit of the 30 plus degree weather as I travelled up the scenic yet dry mountains, of the Sierras, on my way to meet Read More
Lot one It was a Saturday afternoon in August and a young naval officer was standing outside John Tooke’s antique shop in Southwold, Suffolk, with him were his fiancée and her parents. Having mocked most Read More
I have a confession to make, I enjoy sharing a legal high. I get such a buzz and sense of well-being from it that it really is hard to come back down to earth again. Read More
I was sitting in my apartment in Westlake Village California, last September 2014, when my agent Kirk called me about an offer to edit a movie in Spain, Maria Pulera the film’s director was an Read More
Raymond Chandler famously wrote “Dead men are heavier than broken Hearts” and two of the great men I am going to tell you are about indeed weigh in long dead but heaved true lion’s hearts. Read More
To say that Spain is a popular destination is a huge understatement. A combination of factors — sunny climate, excellent beaches, vibrant cities, ancient architecture, art, culture, cuisine, wine (I could go on) — have Read More
The latest updates surrounding the possibility of the mythical city being located in the South of Spain Updated February 2023 Is it possible that the legendary city of Atlantis is situated in the South of Read More
Malaga Carnival 2023 & Drag Show For those of us lucky enough to live in Malaga province, we know for a fact that Malaga cities events are more than spectacular, they are incredibly large, colourful Read More
José Antonio Sierra has been fighting for the teaching of co-official languages for 50 years For almost 50 years, the teacher and journalist José Antonio Sierra has been fighting to promote the teaching of Catalan, Read More
Andalusia Food Culture – A Melting Pot of Cultural Cuisines Spain, of course, needs no introduction – the country has a very vivid history, with more than its share of cultures passing through, over the Read More
Espadrilles have been made in Occitania region (France) and all over Spain, where they were the usual peasant footwear since the 14th century at least, and are still being produced as from old. The oldest, most primitive form Read More
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