Ian Gibson: A lifelong allegiance to Spanish culture
Award-winning Hispanist Ian Gibson in Madrid in 2023. (Europa Press)

Foreign Influencers in southern Spain

Ian Gibson: A lifelong allegiance to Spanish culture

Born in Dublin in 1939, the hispanist's first encounter with Spanish literature - especially the poetry of Lorca - had a profound impact on his life and career

Tony Bryant
  • Robert Capa: Capturing a brutal era of Spain's history
    Image of Robert Capa taken by his partner Gerda Taro in 1937. (SUR)

    Foreign Influencers in Spain

    Robert Capa: Capturing a brutal era of Spain's history

    Considered the greatest combat photographer in history, the Hungarian photojournalist was in Spain covering the three-year Civil War from the frontline in Madrid

    Tony Bryant |
  • From a country pub in the UK to a B&B on Granada's coast
    Nigel and Fede outside Casa Mariscal in Polopos on Granada’s Costa Tropical. (SUR)

    In The Frame

    From a country pub in the UK to a B&B on Granada's coast

    Fede and Nigel met in Bristol but have bought a property on the Costa Tropical which they are about to open as a B&B

    Jennie Rhodes |
  • José Martí: An intellectual 'loyal insurgent'
    The Cuban poet was considered one of the great intellectuals. (SUR)

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    José Martí: An intellectual 'loyal insurgent'

    An important figure in Latin American literature and a staunch political activist, the poet took part in the liberation of Cuba from Spain from an early age

    Tony Bryant |
  • A dramatic move to a mountain town in the Axarquía
    Paula Bangels now runs four Cómpeta Connect theatre groups. (SUR)

    In The Frame

    A dramatic move to a mountain town in the Axarquia

    When theatre director Paula Bangels moved to Cómpeta during Covid, she discovered a lively foreign and Spanish community

    Jennie Rhodes |
  • Ramón Power y Giralt: Defender of the Constitution
    A 19th century painting of Captain Ramón Power y Giralt. (SUR)

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Ramón Power y Giralt: Defender of the Constitution

    In 1810, Spain summoned the American colonies to send representatives to the Cortes of Cadiz, and Puerto Rico elected the decorated naval officer

    Tony Bryant |
  • Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Antonio Machín: The 'most Spanish of Cubans'

    The Cuban singer's influence on Spanish music has been recognised with monuments, streets and plazas in Alicante, Barcelona and Seville

    Tony Bryant |
  • Cooking for the community after the 2024 floods
    Kasia and Tomasz at the Axarquía Business Networking event in November. (JENNIE RHODES)

    Cooking for the community after the 2024 floods

    Tomasz Radomski and Kasia Radomska moved to Benamargosa in February 2024 and have won the locals over with their culinary skills

    JENNIE RHODES |