BOURNEMOUTH town centre will be transformed into a little Spanish oasis todai with the launch of the inaugural Festejar - a new Spanish-themed festival.

The four day event starts at around 11 am and runs til Sunday and will see the town square come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of Spain.

There will be a Spanish market selling everything from tapas to tortillas and plenty of authentic live entertainment from Flamenco to La Bamba.

There will be a free salsa class in the Square followed by dancing and live Cuban music on Friday night, a flamenco workshop in the square on Saturday and live Spanish guitar on Sunday.

Festejar organiser Patrick Marmion said: “This promises to be four days that will transport people direct to the heart of modern Spanish culture."

For more information visit spanishfestival.co.uk.