Two Hundred Years of the Prado Museum
To commemorate it, throughout this year, a special programming has been planned which hosts numerous exhibitions and activities related with the museum. A celebration where you can travel and reflect
Message from the President – December 2019
December 2019 Past, Present and Future Jesus Benayas Introduction: At the last House of Spain (HOS) General Assembly meeting November 10, 2019 I had intended to speak for a few
Potes, Cantabria
POTES, CANTABRIA The population of Potes is located in the center of the Comarca of Liébana, where the rivers Deva and Quiviesa meet. Surrounded by a spectacular landscape and situated
Message from the President – October 2019
Once again, here we are about to elect a new board of directors for the House of Spain, Casa de España (HOS/CDE) in San Diego to lead our organization one
500 Years of the Journey Around the World
Source: El Mundo The magnitude of the journey started exactly 500 years ago by the Portuguese Fernando de Magallanes and the Spanish Juan Sebastián Elcano is one of the greatest
Aínsa; A Medieval Village in Huesca
Located between the Cinca and Ara rivers you find the town of Aínsa. Declared a Historic-Artistic Monument, it was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Sobrarbe, in Huesca. Aínsa
Albarracin, Teruel
Located in the hills of the central-east area of Spain, Albarracín is a beautiful town in the province of Teruel. Its narrow streets and its medieval atmosphere make it one
The Templars Night of Ponferrada
At the end of June, the Templars Night is celebrated in Ponferrada (León), a recreation of a medieval event, which is celebrated under the light of the first full moon
Cervantes Festival in Balboa Park
This year 2019 marks the sixth anniversary of the San Diego/Alcalá Sister Cities Society and the House of Spain celebrating in conjunction with our sister city, Alcalá de Henares, and
Five Events to Have Fun in February in Spain
Celebrations that remain unaltered in time. The month of February is the month of carnivals, fun and costumes, but, in addition, there are other celebrations of different themes that are