PORTRAIT OF SPAIN

NEW VENUES FOR ‘PORTRAIT OF SPAIN’ TALKS

I am now delighted to announce that I will be doing four of my Portrait of Spain talks in Els Poblets, near Denia on two Fridays in May. The events are being organized by Els Poblets English Speaking Residents Group and will be held in the Salon de Actos of the Casa de Cultura, Av. Mestre Vicent, Els Poblets at the following times.

Friday May 7th 11 a.m. Talk 1. Spain under Franco
The man, his background, how he came to power,
what life was like during his dictatorship and his demise.

Friday May 7th 3 p.m. Talk 2. Dictatorship to Democracy
Often referred to as a modern miracle, how Spain peacefully transformed itself into a democratic country.

Friday May 14th 11 a .m. Talk 3. The Geography of Spain.
A look at the glorious landscapes and cultures that make up this fantastically varied country.

Friday May 14th 3 p.m. Talk 4. Moorish Spain.
800 years of fascinating history which still influences life today.

Tickets for each talk are just 5 euros and can be reserved in advance by calling Adrian on 619 488 903 or 968 18 32 58. Places are limited so early reservation is advisable. If you need to know more about directions to Els Poblets, or other local information, please contact Heather Crowe on 966 475 429 or email

For those who live locally Heather also has tickets for the talks on sale.Here is a google link with the location of the.
Casa de Cultura, Els Poblets

For more general information about the Portrait of Spain talks click here.