El Tío de la Tiza, a tavern in the La Viña neighborhood of Cádiz, has been serving the best tortillitas de camarones and grilled sea bream in the Old Town since 1979. Founded by Antonio Saborido and Loli Perales, it was originally called “El Pájaro Pinto.” The nickname “Tío de la Tiza” comes from the locals in the neighborhood, […]
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What does that word mean? There are several theories, some more far-fetched than others. Let’s look at two of them. Hypothesis 1: In the 19th century, a French family lived in Cádiz—the Sicourt sisters, dressed in Parisian fashion; a bit snobbish, too prim, and quickly becoming a laughingstock. Teasing them, the locals called out: “Si-Cur- Si-Cur Si-Cur-Si- Cur-Si…Cursi.” A metathesis for the
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Anda-luz! Las Ketchup is the name of an Andalusian band from Córdoba, originally made up of three sisters. They released the summer hit of 2002: “The Ketchup Song” or “Aserejé” in the Spanish version. It was impossible to miss—we’ve all danced to it. With nearly 8 million records sold, it reached number 1 in twenty
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All Saints' Day, or “Todos los Santos” in Spanish, is rendered as “Tosantos” in Gaditan, the local dialect of Cádiz that tends to slur words. Cádiz is known throughout Spain for its Carnival—a 10-day celebration in February that showcases Andalusian culture. Above all, it is a time when the people of Cádiz express themselves through song and satire
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