Originally from San Sebastián, our host, Fermín, has lived in Andalusia for many years and wants to introduce us to some of this beautiful land's most spectacular sites. Journey with Fermín to locations like the city of Seville, Mijas Pueblo, the Dunas de Marbella [Marbella Dunes], the town of Frigiliana, and more!
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Intermediate
Spain
Fermin introduces us to Frigiliana, one of the most beautiful White Towns in Andalusia with its naturally beautiful surroundings, whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flowerpots, local arts and crafts, and scrumptious cuisine.
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Intermediate
Spain
Considered the tourist capital of the Costa del Sol, Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, in the province of Malaga. Our host, Fermin, shows us some wonderful scenery as well as one of his favorite coastal spots, the Dunas de Marbella [Marbella Dunes] Ecological Reserve.
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Intermediate
Spain
Discover with Fermin the Santo Tomás Fair, a popular December twenty-first celebration in various cities in the Basque Country. With its mid-nineteenth century origins, this tradition has been kept alive with numerous stands where street venders sell their products, especially scrumptious chistorra sandwiches and cider!
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Intermediate
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Let's travel with Fermín to the famous, picturesque town of Mijas, located on a mountainside in the province of Málaga in the Costa del Sol. Let's explore its alleys, landmarks, and spectacular panoramic views!
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Intermediate
Spain
The Senda Litoral [Coastal Path] is an ambitious project on Spain's Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga that, once completed, will extend along one hundred and eighty kilometers of coastline, connecting and making accessible to tourists many existing aspects of the infrastructure in this region. Fermín shares with us some details about this exciting project, the municipalities it includes, and some of its most spectacular beaches.
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Intermediate
Spain
Located in the beautiful Genal Valley in the Serrania de Ronda comarca in the province of Málaga, the gorgeous town of Genalguacil, Spain, has been deemed a "museum town" due to the permanent artwork that is seamlessly interspersed throughout it. Let's hear more from our host, Fermin, about what else this unique city has to offer.
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Intermediate
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The mayor of Genalguacil explains to us some of the nuances and history of this unique town-museum with just over five hundred inhabitants, full of wonders both natural and man-made.
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Intermediate
Spain
Let's take a look at how contemporary art has transformed the lives of the inhabitants of Genalguacil, thanks to the unique cultural projects it has undertaken.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In the year of the pandemic, the Basque Country got a big surprise: their two teams, la Real Sociedad from San Sebastián and the Athletic Club of Bilbao, reached the final of the Copa del Rey ["King's Cup" soccer championship]. Fermín tells us how he was able to experience this great historical moment alongside fans of both teams.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
During his trip to Seville, Fermín had the opportunity to interview one of the most charismatic football players that La Real Sociedad, San Sebastián's soccer team, has ever had. In this video, we listen to famous forward Roberto López Ufarte make his prediction about which team he believes will win the Copa del Rey [King's Cup].
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
A few hours prior to the final of the famed Copa del Rey soccer tournament, Fermín and his friends had the opportunity to chat with the legendary goalkeeper Luis Arconada.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
ProDunas is a non-profit association dedicated to the protection of the environment and care of the sand dunes in the Marbella area. Fermín shares with us some details about the history of this organization and its extraordinary efforts.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Seville, Spain's third most visited capital, offers visitors an interesting range of history, culture, architecture, crafts, and cuisine. Don't miss the first part of Fermín's video about this incredible city in southern Spain.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In part two of Fermín's video tour of Seville, he takes us to visit some of the city's most iconic sites, including the Real Alcázar, the Seville Cathedral, the Torre de Oro (Golden Tower), and more.
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Intermediate
Spain
From San Sebastián, a city considered by many to be among the most beautiful in the world, Fermín tells us about many of its unique features as well as its gastronomy, including the renowned "pinchos," or small portions, and a delectable specialty cake. Let's join him in the old quarter at the popular La Viña restaurant-bar to find out more.
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Intermediate
Spain
In this second part about the famous La Viña restaurant bar in San Sebastián, Spain, manager Mikel tells us about the history of the restaurant and how their cheesecakes have become world-famous.
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Intermediate
Spain
Let's accompany Fermín on a tour of some of San Sebastián's best and most famous beaches for surfing: one of the people of San Sebastián's great passions.
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Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this video on surfing in Donostia, San Sebastián, Fermín shares with us bit about the history of surfing there as well as the surfer's code of conduct.
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Intermediate
Spain
Fermín takes us on yet another touristic adventure, where we'll walk El Caminito del Rey, an enchanting aerial path that might not be suitable for those who suffer from vertigo!
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Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this video about El Caminito del Rey [The King's Little Path], a pathway built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the walls of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes [Gaitanes Gorge] in the province of Málaga, Andalusia, Fermín gives us some insight into the history of this famous spot, chosen by Lonely Planet as one of the best landmarks to visit, and offers some advice to potential visitors.
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Intermediate
Spain
Discover Pasajes with Fermín! This unique municipality in the northeastern part of Spain's San Sebastián region in the province of Guipúzcoa, Basque Autonomous Community, is comprised of four districts around its bay: San Pedro, San Juan, Antxo, and Trintxerpe.
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Intermediate
Spain
In this second part of his series on Pasajes in Spain's Basque Country, Fermín focuses on the most visited and perhaps most charming of its four districts: Pasaje San Juan.
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Intermediate
Spain
In part three of this video on Pasajes, Fermín focuses on Pasajes San Pedro, a town located in the province of Guipuzcoa, Spain, on the Cantabrian coast with a fascinating seafaring history.
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Intermediate
Spain
In this last part of his series on Pasaia, Fermín tells us about the Basque sea factory Albaola and the fascinating story behind its current project: construction of a replica of the San Juan galleon.
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Intermediate
Spain
Fermín tells us about his last family visit to the Netherlands, a country he loves to visit whenever he can. Let's hear what he likes to do during his stay with family and friends!
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Intermediate
Spain
After visiting relatives in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Fermín travels by train to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, where he'll give us a glimpse of and tell us many interesting things about this fascinating city.
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Intermediate
Spain
In part three of this series, Fermín continues to share with us many interesting facts about Amsterdam, including some of its unique housing and iconic attractions.
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Intermediate
Spain
What is the first thing you think of when the city of Amsterdam is mentioned? It's not what you think! In this video, Fermín shows us this city's intricate canals and tells us about the disaster that inspired their construction.
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Intermediate
Spain
From Córdoba, Spain, Fermín brings this ancient city's famous courtyards to life for us with beautiful images and fascinating facts.
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Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this series, Fermín tells us more interesting facts about the Courtyards of Córdoba and their annual courtyard, balcony, and store window contest.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In the final part of this series about the Courtyards of Córdoba, José Zavalete, who lives in one of the courtyards and has written a book about them, tells us a bit about their fundamental role as representatives and promoters of the city's history and culture.
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Intermediate
Spain
If you ever go to Amsterdam, you mustn't miss out on one of its best-known museums: the Rijksmuseum. Let's accompany Fermín on his visit!
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Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this video, we see some footage that Fermín had the chance to tape during his visit to Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, which was declared the European Museum of the Year in 2015.
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Intermediate
Spain
In summer, traditional fairs are held in different towns throughout Andalusia. Fermín takes us to one in the small coastal town of La Cala de Mijas, showing us firsthand many of its various components and festive atmosphere.
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Intermediate
Spain
On the occasion of the seventieth annual San Sebastián International Film Festival, Fermín has traveled to his hometown to attend this extraordinary event. In this video, he shares details about his trip, as well as his first impressions of the festival.
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Intermediate
Spain
This time, Fermín shares with us more compelling information about the seventieth edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, during which one hundred and ninety-three films from more than fifty-four countries were screened.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Setenil de las Bodegas is one of the most beautiful white villages in Andalusia. Located in the province of Cádiz, the origins of this breathtaking locale date back to the Neolithic period. Join Fermín to learn more about it!
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this video on the Spanish town Setenil de las Bodegas, local Luis Miguel will show us some of its little-known areas while telling us details about its fascinating history.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Among the Andalusian white villages, one stands out for its completely different color. Let's discover the history, attractions, and surrounding areas of the wonderful blue town of Júzcar in the Serranía de Ronda, Málaga.
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Advanced
Chile
From the Feria Internacional de los Países [International Countries Fair] in Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain, which is attended from representatives from a plethora of countries, Alonso Jiménez, a lively radio host, will share with us some interesting details about his own Chilean culture.
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Adv-Intermediate
Uruguay
From the International People's Fair in Fuengirola, Gastón from Uruguay gives us taste of his cuisine and culture, including a lot of meat, a lot of fire, and a lot of joy!
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Advanced
Cuba, Spain
Meet Henry and Naomi, who represent the Cuban booth at the International Countries Fair in Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain. In this video, they will tell us about some very typical things from Cuba, such as its dances, festive folks, food, and, of course, the spectacular mojitos!
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Advanced
Cuba, Spain
This time, Henry and Naomi offer us a glimpse into their traditional Cuban dance show, including performances of such dances as Yoruba, Cuban son, salsa casino, and more!
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Let's accompany Fermín to Nerja, a coastal town in the comarca of Axarquía in Málaga. Famous for its scenery, beaches, and spectacular climate, it is also known for being the second residence of many British retirees.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
The Cave of Nerja in the Costa del Sol was discovered by chance in nineteen fifty-nine by five young people. In this video, Fermín tells us the history and other fascinating facts about this locale that was declared both a historic-artistic monument and Cultural Interest Asset.
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Adv-Intermediate
Spain
After watching part one of this two-part video on the Cave of Nerja in Málaga, we hope that you are ready to plan your visit! And in case you are, Fermín shares some of the rules for visitors as well as providing some useful tips.
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