Travel Diary. Day 10. Flamenco in Andalusia.
Each time we visit a country, we plan one day of doing absolutely nothing. The usual indispensable elements are sunbathing, the sound of sea or ocean waves, a leisurely rather than purposeful stroll in nature, wine, and good food. This time we savoured the delights of the Andalusian village El Rompido, not far from the city of Huelva. During the day - sangria on the beach, in the evening - wine and paella, late in the evening - flamenco and wine again. What can you do - life is beautiful.
A great find was Tablao Flamenco Felahmengu II El Rompido Huelva right there in the village. I also recommend to you, my reader, not to strive for grand flamenco shows in Spain's cities (we have been to one a few years back too, albeit in Catalonia), but to find an out-of-the-way flamenco theatre where in a small cosy room, in the front rows, at tables lined with glasses of various wines, you can savour the performers' show - an authentic pleasure. Tickets can be purchased online a couple of days before the flamenco evening and, without any stress, on a warm spring evening go and enjoy flamenco rhythms. Moreover, ticket prices are very reasonable compared to Seville's shows. Filming and photography are permitted.
That evening's dancers were Isabel Muñoz and Álvaro Ortiz, singers Pura de Pura, Nuria Walls, and musician Pedro Viscomi. It genuinely stirred up nostalgia for flamenco dance classes which I used to attend here in Riga not so long ago. Truly a beautiful performance, a delight for the eyes and ears. Video added to the iinuu Facebook profile.
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