Like the majority of Spain’s fiestas, the Fiesta of San Roque celebrates the life of an important Catholic saint. San Roque is the Spanish name for Saint Roch, who was born in Montpellier, France in the 13th century. His family were well positioned within the city, his father holding the position of governor. The traditional […]
Spain as a nation seem to adore celebrating, with a fiesta taking place somewhere in the country every single day of the year. One of the greatest of these is the Feria de Abril in the Andalusian capital city of Seville, a week long spectacular of dance, music and tradition. The Feria de Abril takes […]
Many of Spain’s traditional festivals may seem strange to outsiders, but perhaps the title of most unusual would fall to El Entierro de la Sardina. Notably celebrated in Murcia, although similar events do take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities, El Entierro de la Sardina is the grand finale of the Spring celebrations. El […]
Get ready for the world-famous Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain! Hundreds of brave souls run in front of six bulls and six steers for 825-metres down the narrow streets of Pamplona while thousands of onlookers cheer in amusement during this amazing event that takes place daily between July 7 and July 14. The […]
Tomato lovers of the world unite! Whether you like eating tomatoes or launching them at other people with a catapult, the Tomatina festival in Buñol, Spain attracts the world’s most hardcore tomato connoisseurs every year. Legend has it that in 1945, a fight broke out during a parade in Buñol. Because of the abundance of […]
One of the best European festivals is right around the corner! The extravagant Feria de Malaga takes place every August in Malaga – located in Andalucía – and it lasts for nearly 10 fun-filled days. The nonstop party is one of the biggest and best-attended annual celebrations in Andalucía, and its heritage dates back to […]
The Spanish nightlife is one of the best reasons to visit Spain. Few countries embody the joy of sharing a good time with family and friends as much as Spain does. Setting aside the worries of the day and celebrating with great food, drink and dance is central to Spanish culture and a major reason […]
What’s better than a Spanish festival where people parade around in costumes with monstrous heads as the town celebrates with music, fireworks, dancing and tapas? Adding gallons and gallons or extraordinary Rioja wine to this already fun filled festival! Don’t miss your chance this September to experience the amazing Rioja Wine Harvest Festival in Logrono, […]
Some say that Spain is the country that never sleeps. With its incredible nightlife and non-stop fiestas where people cram the streets to enjoy chatting, drinking, eating, dancing, tapas and even tomato fights, who can blame them for not catching a little shut-eye?
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