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• Villarrobledo Carnival. Villarrobledo.

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  … Villarrobledo. Albacete. (Castile-La Mancha) The town of Villarrobledo, in Albacete, has one of the most traditional carnivals in Spain. The town has been celebrating it since the early 19th century. The streets are full of joy and partying in Villarrobledo those days. The celebration starts on Thur…

• Albacete Fair. Albacete.

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  … Albacete. (Castile-La Mancha) This is the most important festivity in the city of Albacete. It takes place over ten days in September, and attracts thousands of people. The event started life as a cattle fair, but evolved over time to become a festivity with immense popular participation. It is perf…

• All Saints' Fair. Cocentaina.

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  … Cocentaina. Alicante - Alacant. (Valencia) http://www.cocentaina.es. For more than 600 years, Cocentaina in Alicante (Region of Valencia) has hosted this agricultural and cattle fair which every year attracts over 350,000 people. It was first held in 1346 as a regional agricultural and cattle market…

• Fiesta of the Moors and Christians in Crevillente. Crevillent.

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  … Crevillent. Alicante - Alacant. (Valencia) The colour of its parades and the music are outstanding. In October, Crevillent, in the province of Alicante, celebrates its Moors and Christians fiesta in honour of its patron saint, Francis of Assisi. The fiesta is packed with parades, colour, music and f…

• Moors and Christians festival. Alcoy.

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  … Alcoy-Alcoi. Alcoy. Alicante - Alacant. (Valencia) In Alcoy, history, legend and spectacle come together in a celebration full of sparkle and fantasy to commemorate events that took place in the 13th century. The festival of Moors and Christians is the most important event of the year in Alcoy. It i…

• America Day in Asturias. Oviedo.

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  … Oviedo. Asturias. The Asturias America Day parade takes place as part of the San Mateo fiestas in Oviedo. This great parade started as a tribute to the many Asturian emigrants to America who used to come back to visit Asturias in the summer. Close to 2,000 people take part in this colourful parade w…

• Natural Cider Festival. Gijón.

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  … Gijón. Asturias. This festival in the city of Gijón (Asturias) is a genuine homage to cider, the typical drink of this area. One of the culminating moments of the festivities is when thousands of people come together on the beach. 30,000 litres of cider and 10,000 glasses bearing the festival logo a…

• Wine-harvesting festival in Cangas del Narcea. Cangas del Narcea.

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  … Cangas del Narcea. Asturias. The centre of this town in Asturias hosts a celebration of the region’s ancient wine-making tradition. The streets are filled with stalls selling crafts and traditional products. Visitors can participate in several of the main festive events, including a dramatisation of…

• Almeria Fair. Almería.

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  … Almería. (Andalusia) A range of different events catering to all tastes are held within the programme of the Almeria Fair and Fiestas, in honour of the city's patron, the Virgin of the Sea. Among others we should mention the concerts and shows, the popular Pottery Fair and the Horse Fair, with class…

• Virgen de la Guía Fiesta. Llanes.

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  … 33500. Llanes. Asturias. The most noteworthy part of this celebration is the nocturnal procession with the statue of the patron saint. Llanes , in Asturias, celebrates the Virgen de la Guía patron saint’s fiesta in September. The most noteworthy part of the event is the nocturnal procession on 7 Sep…

• Nuestra Señora del Rosario patron saint's day fiesta. Valdés.

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  … Luarca. Valdés. Asturias. The maritime tradition of this village is at the heart of these festivities. The most moving moment of the fiestas in this village in Asturias is the Saleo (maritime procession) of the Virgen del Rosario. The statue of the Virgin Mary is taken out to sea in a boat, accompan…

• La Patum de Berga Fiesta. Berga.

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  … Berga. Barcelona. (Catalonia) The fiesta of La Patum de Berga in Catalonia has been declared Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The fiesta coincides with Corpus Christi and includes a whole series of theatrical representations, characters and figures that fill the…

• Corpus Christi in Sitges. Sitges.

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  … Sitges. Barcelona. (Catalonia) Carpets of flowers adorn the main streets of this town in the province of Barcelona. Sitges , just 35 kilometres from Barcelona, is filled with colour and the aroma of flowers during the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi in spring. The highlight of the festivi…

• Monesterio Ham Day. Monesterio.

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  … Monesterio. Badajoz. (Extremadura) The village of Monesterio (Badajoz) organises this gastronomic celebration which is attended by more than 10,000 people from all over Spain. The festivity starts at 11am at the swimming pool grounds and municipal park in Monesterio. From that time onwards, visitors…

• Badajoz Carnival. Badajoz.

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  … Badajoz. (Extremadura) It is one of the most popular festivals in Badajoz, Extremadura. Everyone dresses up in costumes, sings humorous songs, and Sunday, "Domingo de Carnaval", is an important day with a busy "Desfile de Comparsas" parade. Some of the events that take place over the five days inclu…

• Horse Fair. Jerez de la Frontera.

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  … Jerez de la Frontera. Cadiz. (Andalusia) All the acts and celebrations in this fiesta centre on the world of horses. The Jerez Horse Fair consists of joy, fun and purebred animals. The nobility of the horses you can see during the event has made it internationally famous. Of ancient origins (1284), …

• Nuestra Señora de La Merced Fiesta. Barcelona.

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  … Barcelona. (Catalonia) These are the most important fiestas in the city of Barcelona, celebrated around 24 September. These fiestas were first held in 1871, in honour of the Virgen de la Merced, named patron saint of the city by Pope Pious IX in 1868. The programme for the fiesta centres especially …

• Festivities of San Jorge. Cáceres.

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  … Cáceres. (Extremadura) Every year, Cáceres, in Extremadura, celebrates the festivity in honour of its patron saint, San Jorge (the Spanish name for Saint George), in the week of 23 April. The festival symbolises the Christian reconquest of the city, and combines historical facts like the dispute bet…

• Barcelona-Sitges International Period Cars Rally. Sitges.

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  … Sitges. Barcelona. (Catalonia) Pre-1924 museum vehicles participate in this unusual rally. This classic car rally has been held since 1959 and takes place between Barcelona and Sitges. The event attracts genuine museum pieces made between 1900 and 1924. The winners of the contest are not the fastest…

• Cherry trees in blossom festival. Jerte.

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  … Jerte. Cáceres. (Extremadura) The Jerte Valley, in Extremadura, celebrates the flowering of the cherry trees every year, with different events. It only happens for a couple of weeks a year, usually at the end of March and beginning of April, depending on the weather. During that time the hills in th…

• The Passion. Esparreguera.

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  … Esparreguera. Barcelona. (Catalonia) http://www.lapassio.net. La Passió de Esparreguera. From the 16th century the Great Theatre of La Passió has been acting in Esparreguera, reminiscent of the old, medieval 'autos'. Surviving from the old 'autos', 'mysteries' and 'miracles' of European Medieval The…

• Carnival festivities in Cadiz. Cádiz.

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  … Cádiz. Cadiz. (Andalusia) Cadiz spends the whole year preparing for its famous carnival celebrations. If you have an costume and are up for a good time then you're ready to enjoy this unique and animated celebration. The Cadiz carnival is known throughout the world as a huge street party. Eleven day…

• “La Vijanera” Festival. Molledo.

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  … Silio. Molledo. Cantabria. Every first Sunday of the year, the village of Silió (Molledo, Cantabria) celebrates this carnival-type festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil. With its origins in Roman traditions, the spectacle attracts the participation of crowds of residents wearing differe…

• Wine Harvest Festival. Jerez de la Frontera.

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  … Jerez de la Frontera. Cadiz. (Andalusia) Wine Harvest Festival. The Wine Harvest festival takes place in Jerez de la Frontera in September, and coincides with the start of the wine harvest, one of the main events in the city. The celebrations pay tribute to the three emblematic elements in the cultu…

• Bull and Horse Droving in Segorbe. Segorbe.

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  … Segorbe. Castellón - Castelló. (Valencia) You can see this exciting spectacle during the patron saint’s fiesta in Segorbe. Various riders skilfully guide a heard of bulls through the crowd. Excitement and risk go hand in hand at this unique, spectacular celebration, which brings thousands of people …