SPAIN – THE GATEWAY TO EUROPE
Spain has long been a gateway to the west from Africa via Morocco. In the past spices and all manner of exotic fruits and plants made their way up through Spain to satisfy the rich palate and endless curiosity of … Continue reading
THE MARIE CELESTE SAILED IN TO GIBRALTAR AND THE TALE STARTED TO UNRAVEL
It was the Bay of Gibraltar that the ship now, cloaked in mystery, sailed in to at 9am on the morning of Friday, December 13th 1872 and the greatest maritime tale ever told started to unravel. The Mary Celeste was … Continue reading
UTE WOULD BRING TEARS OF JOY TO THE EYES OF BACCHUS
We all like a bit of the old crushed grape in a glass but do we give much thought to how it got crushed and got in the bottle in the first place? The years of work, planning, love, sweat … Continue reading
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS OR CRISTOBAL COLON AS WE LIKE TO CALL HIM HERE
Could archeologists have found the exact spot where Christopher Columbus or Cristobal Colon, as the Spanish call him, set sail for the New World in 1492? Well, Professor Juan Manuel Campos, of Huelva University who is leading the archeology team … Continue reading
COMEUPPANCE FOR THE SPANISH TAX AUTHORITIES?
The case was originally referred to the court in 2012 after they decided that the legislation was incompatible with the free movement of people and money within the EU. The difference can be substantial, in some cases around 80%. The … Continue reading