By John Smith • Published: 19 Feb 2024 • 19:04
St Patrick’s Day in Plaza Mayor Madrid 2023 Credit: Irish Embassy in Spain
It has been quite interesting to see an element of confusion when Spanish newspapers report about St Patrick’s Day as they seem to equate Britain and Ireland as one country.
One has explained that Arboleas, Bedar, Los Gallardos, Mojacar and Zurgena have large Anglo-Saxon populations and therefore the ‘English’ bars will be ready to enjoy St Patrick’s Day.
There is no doubt that plenty of Brits enter into the spirit of the day, bars can see additional sales whilst Brits can see an opportunity to have a few drinks with their mates!
The town of Zurgena which boasts more than a third of its residents are British (not Irish) has decided however that it will go green on March 17 as it celebrates St Paddy for the first time and according to its mayor, Zurgena will be the only municipality in Almeria to officially celebrate the Feast Day.
So, the leprechauns will be out in the Plaza del Olmo from noon where there will be beer tasting, live music, a dessert contest, a photocall and much more to celebrate the Saint who reportedly rid Ireland of snakes.
Without doubt the busiest St Patrick’s Day celebration in Spain will take place in Madrid where the Irish Embassy has planned a large number of special events.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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