This is yours truly with another episode of some news from Spain!!!. I have come back to the series with new work on in my dear Spain, I will be doing this one a bit different combining news and wine in one end of year 2023 post. Let me tell you my latest news/wine chosen by yours truly, By the way CLIV is old Roman numeral for 154, Hope you enjoy this post as I.
At Torrejón de Ardoz,Comunidad de Madrid, which bears the label of the European Christmas Capital, with the largest theme park dedicated to these holidays, Magical Christmas. Or what is the same, 2.5 km long with a giant Ferris wheel, a ski resort, a Nordic town hosts its Christmas Park, considered the best and largest in Spain with more than a million visitors. each edition. Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest for a wide variety of entertainment to enjoy the Christmas spirit in one place, highlighting the lighting and decoration that adorns the entire park. Among the experiences for all audiences are Magical Christmas, a light display of the Magic Door with a million LED bulbs accompanied by sound; the Asian Lanterns Festival, a walk of more than 1 km of lights between luminous animals and mythological beings; and the Camino de Belén, with full-scale figures of the classic Nativity scene. The venue includes the largest exhibition of ice figures in Europe, an ice rink on a lake, the Christmas Village and the Christmas Market, with craft stalls, gastronomy and attractions, including two giant Ferris wheels, flying chairs..This is at my sentimental Torrejón de Ardoz. Until January 7 2024, webpage : https://parquemagicasnavidades.es/
In Puente Genil, province of Córdoba, there is the most groundbreaking Christmas lighting in Spain. Not in vain, much of the Christmas decoration of the entire country is manufactured here. For this reason, 77 of its streets are transformed into a showcase where the new designs are displayed along 270 arches and one million points of light. There is Vigo where there is a reason why its Porta do Sol, KmO, houses the tallest tree in Spain and much of the world, measuring 40.5 meters in length. This year also comes with a novelty included, since the star reaches almost 20 meters, while last year it did not exceed two. It is not the only record that the Galician city boasts, but it brings out more than 11.5 million lights into the streets, the largest number to date. This translates into 6,000 structures, 3,708 light arches, 450 streets, 56 elements of large size such as the gift box that is installed on Gran Vía or the Policarpo Sanz Castle and 2,318 trees. Everything illuminated. We must add attractions such as the giant Ferris wheel, 60 meters high, with 48 baskets and capacity for 200 people; the Samil ice rink or the Nadal Circus. There is also no shortage of street markets, as well as a monumental nativity scene and the Papanoelada Motera, with thousands of Santa Clauses on two wheels parading through the streets.
Madrid , is not left behind with its jewels, the market and the fir tree of the Plaza Mayor stand out, conceived by the designer Roberto Verino, or the winter garden of one of the main arteries of the city, Gran Vía, with poinsettias, holly and mistletoe as main decoration. Without forgetting the Plaza de España stalls and its skating rink, Located in the elegant Plaza Mayor, the Christmas market has numerous stalls selling decorations of all kinds. Here you will also find all kinds of items to make the best gift for the family and friends with whom you will share these dates. And if, in addition to the city stalls, you want to know the most curious local traditions related to Christmas. Madrid tourist office on Christmas: https://www.esmadrid.com/navidad-madrid
CIRCLASSICA, the great world circus you enter a magical world, full of light and color, where 30 artists insist on offering the most difficult yet every afternoon. Live music and voices, performed by the Orquestra Circlassica, accompany at all times the impossible acrobatics of trapeze artists, contortionists, tightrope walkers, jugglers, dancers, skaters and, of course, the occasional clown. All this, under the impeccable direction of the figure of Monsieur Loyal, the traditional master of ceremonies. At the Ifema Madrid expo center until January 14 2024 , Webpage : https://circlassica.es/
BRILLA Madrid Zoo in the Juan Carlos I Park hosts for the first time the largest illuminated zoo in the world, a fantastic journey through nature set with giant light animals. The 1.3 km (about two and a half hour) immersive outdoor tour includes 450 figures in more than 30 scenes accompanied by a light and sound show. Terrestrial, aquatic, extinct and fantastic animals in their different ecosystems and habitats (the ocean, the desert, the forest, the jungle and the mangrove) are part of this nighttime experience for the whole family, from 17h40 to 22h. Until January 14 2024, Webpage : https://brillaevents.com/
On this occasion, Nomad Immersive Museum brings the magic of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet converted into a family experience that allows you to delve into Hoffman’s popular story in an original way. Thanks to the recreation of a giant-scale Christmas world with 3D animation and immersive narration, the public is immersed in the story and can dance alongside the army of mice or march with the wooden soldiers accompanied by the symphonies of the Russian composer. This is located at Gran Vía, 78 ,and runs to February 18 2024 , Webpage : https://www.nomadmuseo.es/
INVERFEST The tenth anniversary of this emblematic music festival begins on December 1, whose extensive program includes 120 concerts in 13 venues and halls in Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón and Fuenlabrada. Cala Vento, Cristina Rosenvinge, Fernando Costa, Triángulo de Amor Bizarro, Sidonie, Iván Ferreiro, Miguel Poveda, Marwán, India Martínez, Ismael Serrano and Ariel Rot, among many other mainly national artists and bands, will perform until February 9 at places like La Riviera, Circo Price, Sala El Sol, Siroco…and many more awesome, Webpage : https://inverfest.com/
The Javier Fernández Ice Rink by Disney+ has just been inaugurated in the Plaza de Colón. The 800 m2 ice venue will be open until January 7 2024, and next to it a merry-go-round, a market with 30 stalls, a giant screen, and a stage for DJ sessions have been installed… A little smaller and also outdoors is the Plaza de España, within the area called La Navideña, which includes a craft fair and gastronomic stalls. In the one installed in Matadero Madrid, there are also skater exhibitions run by the Madrid Winter Sports Federation. The Amazon & Cibeles on ice, inside the Crystal Gallery of the Cibeles Palace, and those located outdoors in the Salvador Allende Park (Carabanchel) or on Avda. Monforte de Lemos and Parque de la Vaguada are other options to enjoy of this sport Webpage : http://www.pistadehielojavierfernandez.es/#*
CIRCUS PRICE, the Christmas tree, a show for the whole family with circus acts. The protagonists are Sarah and Jose, who invite their imaginary friends to show them how Christmas is lived in their countries. Viewers will discover what traditions are like from Japan to Mexico, from South Africa to Madrid, from Chile to Ethiopia. Located at the Teatro Circo Price, Ronda de Atocha, 35. Until January 6 2024, Webpage : https://www.teatrocircoprice.es/
Spain’s National Heritage now allows images to be taken inside the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and other buildings under its tutelage for the first time in its history. National Heritage already authorized the taking of photographs for visitors in the Royal Collections Gallery on June 28, the same day it opened to the public ( I was thre in July see post) . It is also allowed from today in the Monastery of Santa María la Real de las Huelgas, in Burgos, as well as in the Royal Palace of Almudaina, in Palma de Mallorca. Sources from this organization indicate that they are studying expanding this measure to other spaces under its supervision. In the Madrid area, the Reina Sofía National Art Center Museum has also recently authorized its visitors to take photographs. On the other hand, in the Prado Museum it is still not allowed. Webpage: https://www.patrimonionacional.es/en
D.O. Cava occupies 38,000 hectares and exports 70% of its production to practically all corners of the world. It is one of the largest denominations in Spain and, consequently, decisions and changes are deeply considered. The two recent categories (Cava de Guarda for the youngest wines, with a minimum of 9 months of aging, and Cava de Guarda Superior when they are over 18), the new segmentation into zone, subzone and Cava de Guarda Superior of Paraje Qualificado or the emerging Elaboradores Integrales are some of the tools that the denomination has today to place cava among the best sparkling wines in the world. One old timer always good is the Juvé & Camp Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2018, The Juvé & Camps’ emblematic cava is the only Spanish sparkling wine on Wine Spectator’s ‘Top 100’ list. This icon of the century-old family winery in Penedés has just been selected as the best Spanish wine, placing it among the 50 best wines in the world in this prestigious international ranking. It is made with traditional cava varieties (xarel lo, macabeo and parellada). from their own vineyards in Espiells, Can Massana and La Cuscona. Grown organically and harvested by hand, it is the result of the assembly of around 70 different base wines selected for their excellence, and an aging that extends beyond 36 months on lees. A wine with a marked Mediterranean essence that preserves the honesty and expressiveness of the terroir that gives it origin. Webpage : https://www.juveycamps.com/en/cava/coupages/reserva-de-la-familia/#ficha
There you go folks, another dandy tour of my dear Spain. It is time to enjoy my some news/wine from Spain once again, Again, hope you enjoy the post as I.
And remember ,happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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