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
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
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
Interview
Belisimo bakery first opened its doors during the pandemic, and through a determined effort, has flourished ever since
Culture
The X Feria de la Matanza de Cozvíjar, which will take place on 26 January, is organised by the festival committee with the collaboration of the town hall of Villamena
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
A businessman of British origin, Eduardo Huelin, contributed to the city's prosperity in the 19th century and gave his name to an entire district
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The French illustrator's extraordinary drawings attracted much attention following his trip to the country with Jean-Charles Davillier in the early 1860s
In the frame
The Coín-based singer has launched his latest musical project aimed at one of the UK's most influential musical movements
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The scientist has been awarded the Gold Medal of the UNIA university in Baeza and an honorary doctorate from the University of Jáen
In The Frame
When theatre director Paula Bangels moved to Cómpeta during Covid, she discovered a lively foreign and Spanish community
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
In 1810, Spain summoned the American colonies to send representatives to the Cortes of Cadiz, and Puerto Rico elected the decorated naval officer
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The Cuban singer's influence on Spanish music has been recognised with monuments, streets and plazas in Alicante, Barcelona and Seville
Tomasz Radomski and Kasia Radomska moved to Benamargosa in February 2024 and have won the locals over with their culinary skills
Foreign influencres in southern Spain
Considered the founder of the modernism literary movement, the poet served as Nicaragua's ambassador to Spain from 1907 to 1909
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was an art patron, collector and sculptor; she created monuments and shattered patriarchal foundations
In the frame
Her "babes" - figurative paintings of curvaceous women in swimming costumes - have been a huge success in the USA, "especially in places like Florida and California, where people have pools at home or beach houses"
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
After receiving an MBE in 2022 for services to the British community in Spain, the former teacher was honoured with a special distinction from Benalmádena in 2024