Author name: cmartinelli

What’s On in Málaga This Week (25 – 31 May 2026): Concerts, Yoga and Language Exchanges

Are you in Málaga and lost for entertainment? Fear not! Andalusia is warm by nature and countenance, home to world of original experiences and familiar fun that always offer opportunities to make new friends. This week lends itself to a variety of musical concerts, volleyball, and companionship with both cats and dogs. From yoga to […]

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“I Swear” Invokes Empathy for those who are Different : A Film Review

Cine Albéniz, well known for screening arthouse and foreign cinema, sits in the cultural epicentre of Malaga’s historic centre, directly next to the Roman Amphitheatre and Alcazaba. It shows films from all over Europe, subtitled in Spanish, so can be enjoyed by locals, tourists and expats who seek to explore a diverse range of cinema.

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What’s On in Málaga This Week (18 – 24 May 2026): Pilates, FreakCon, and International Museum Day

Another week, another delightful range of activities. Málaga never disappoints! From Monday to Sunday, the calendar moves from chill weekday activities to exciting club and party nights. Begin the week nourishing your body– immersed in culture, testing your knowledge, and gently exercising. Then as the days go on reward yourself with music and dance! Socialise

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Arte Mudejar in Málaga: More Than an Architectural Aesthetic

  Part of Málaga’s attraction for both tourists and residents is the unique aesthetic of its historic town centre, where marble streets and arches offer an ancient and elegant feel to the city. This style is called “Arte Mudejar” and characterises much of the architectural design in the South of Spain. The style combined techniques

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Cubism : The Influence Behind the Movement That Made Picasso Famous

Some consider Malaga’s greatest cultural export to have been the renowned painter, Pablo Picasso. I confess I cannot disagree. Following a rainy day visit to Malaga’s Picasso Museum, I left feeling inexplicably altered. What struck me most was the complete originality with which Picasso interpreted the world in his conception of Cubism. His revolutionary artistic

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Tourists Outraged by Horses Suffering at Seville’s Feria de Abril

The Feria de April in Sevilla ended now almost a week ago. But our author still has the impressions of the festival stuck in her head. Especially the treatment of the horses is haunting her. Feria de Abril: Initial Impressions  We often wonder what it would be like to time travel. As I left Seville’s

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Complex Characters and Comedy in David Serrano’s Lapönia – a film-review

Two weeks on from Malaga’s film festival, it’s time we take a look at one of their iconic screenings; Lapönia. It was shown in preview on the last day of the festival, and was just released across Spain on the 1st April 2026. For those who are wondering if they should go see it, do

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Semana Santa: Spanish culinary easter traditions you have to know

When it comes to Spanish Easter traditions, we’ve all heard about the processions of the Semana Santa, but how else do Spaniards celebrate? Of course with food! Here are five traditions, that you should definitely have heard about when living in Spain. Easter Lunch As is the case with most holidays, culinary traditions are hugely important

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