The Lights of the Botanical Garden of La Concepción: “Alice Christmas”. Malaga

Malaga joins once again in the tradition of sparkling Christmas gardens and adorns its botanical gardens with millions of lights this festive season. It does so through the show “Alice Christmas”, inspired by the work of Lewis Carroll, which transports visitors to the magical worlds of Christmas in the Garden of Wonders, together with ...

Festival Actual. Contemporary Cultures Stage

Grand concerts in La Rioja's Palacio de los Deportes, modern art exhibitions, plays performed on unusual stages, film previews in original version... all provided by this wide range of contemporary culture. The International Videodance Festival (FIVER) puts the finishing touch to this event which attracts almost 30,000 people to Logroño every year.

Three Kings Parade in Alcoy-Alcoi

Young and old alike experience Christmas and the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Alcoy with special excitement. On the Sunday before 6 January, the day of the Three Kings, children dressed as shepherds parade with their flocks to present a gift to the newborn baby Jesus: this is the children's parade of “les Pastoretes”. ...

Festivities of 'La Vijanera'

With its origins in Roman traditions, the spectacle attracts the participation of crowds of residents wearing different masks, animal skins and brightly coloured clothing who play the role of figures such as “La Pepa” (symbol of the Spanish constitution), “The Madame” and “The Elderly” in an open-air theatrical performance. ...

Religious Play and Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar

The celebration starts with carol singing in the churches around the municipality and with a Nativity Scene contest. Then a Religious Play is represented, which includes several scenes such as the Roman Edict along the streets, the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem or the angel's Annunciation to the shepherds. ...

New Year's Eve at Puerta del Sol

In the midst of a festive atmosphere, the wait culminates at midnight sharp, when the chimes of the clock at Puerta del Sol signal the moment to comply with custom at New Year's Eve: Say goodbye to the year by eating the 12 grapes in time for 12 months of prosperity in the coming year. ...

'El canto de la Sibila' (Song of the Sibyl) in Majorca

The song is sung by a young man (with no instruments, except the organ), who is accompanied by at least two altar boys, although people of all generations take part in the ritual to guarantee it is passed on. It is a living example of medieval religious folklore.

New Year's Eve in Pamplona

The Old Town is the heart of the festivities. The tradition of celebrating the New Year with creative costumes is relatively new but has gained a large following. Bold, classic and pop culture-inspired costumes take over the night, creating a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere.

The Keys to the City

This is a unique opportunity to discover new heritage spaces in Salamanca, some of which are less known or even closed. The Convent of San Esteban (according to history one of the favourite places for Christopher Columbus to meditate), the House of Santa Teresa, the Colegio Mayor del Arzobispo Fonseca and the Old Library of the University are ...

Carnavalcázar, the Carnival of Alcázar de San Juan

There is documentation showing that in 1813 the inhabitants of Alcázar de San Juan decided to hold a pagan dance on Christmas Eve, and that this was the start of the Carnival tradition that they still celebrate today. ...

Run: San Silvestre Vallecana

This race is divided into two parts. We have the San Silvestre Popular race, open to any runner over 16 years old and the San Silvestre Vallecana Internacional, a much more exclusive event in which there are only 2,000 places for runners with a qualifying time of less than 39 minutes (men) and 45 minutes (women) to cover the 10 kilometres. ...

Sailing: Christmas Race Regatta

Olympic medallists as well as World and European champions have taken part in this event, which has also served as training for the Olympic Games on eight occasions. It is considered the season’s first regatta after the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) annual meeting, where all the novelties in the sport are put into place.

The Almond Blossom Festival in Tejeda

Stew Fair

The town of Lalín, in Pontevedra, has been celebrating this festival for more than 40 years (it started in 1969). During this festival there is a broad range of events for the thousands of people who visit this town during the "stew season". ...

Canary Islands International Music Festival

This is an event whose objectives are: to enrich the islands’ cultural life, to give the Canary Islands international musical prestige, and to promote high-level cultural tourism. It is also the only European festival to take place in winter, thanks to the islands’ excellent climate. ...

Carnival festivities in Cadiz

The Cadiz carnival is known throughout the world as a huge street party. Eleven days of non-stop fun, originality and, more than anything else, mass participation. The whole city is transformed, the streets are filled with people intent on having a good time and making sure everyone else has a good time, singing, and enjoying themselves. ...

Eastern Ourense Entroidos

The inhabitants of each village, grouped in parades or “folións” and to the rhythm of bass drums, drums and even farm implements, visit those of neighbouring villages and participate in their festivities for several weeks. ...

Verín Carnival (O Entroido)

The celebrations begin with Thursday of "Compadres" and with "Corredoiro" Sunday, to the sound of rockets, brass bands and the first concentration of "cigarrones" (masked men who run encouraging people to participate) in the morning. ...

Cebreros Carnival

The Cebreros Carnival (Avila) is thought to be more than two centuries old. Nobody knows when it was first celebrated but the commitment of the residents to this carnival is a well-known fact (they held the event even when it was illegal!). ...

Traditional fiesta of the carnival bullfights

During these fiestas, the inhabitants of Ciudad Rodrigo live for bullfights. Running of the bulls, capeas, returning of the bulls and novilladas form the central focus of this unique Carnival. The festival starts long before. As they say there: “Carnival comes with San Sebastián”. ...

Badajoz Carnival

Some of the events that take place over the five days include: the Murgas Contest (on Friday), the Great Carnival Parade (with dozens of musical groups and thousands of people) and finally, to bring the festival to a close, the Burial of the Sardine takes place (on Shrove Tuesday). ...

Filloa de Lestedo festival (Boqueixón, A Coruña)

The filloa is a European dish with a history of over fifteen centuries. It is prepared with flour, water, eggs and salt. It is accompanied by various sweet or savoury fillings and nowadays there are even gluten-free filloas. For two weeks, tastings, cooking classes, costume contests, musical performances and traditional local games take place. ...

Bodas de Isabel de Segura

Different scenes from the story of the Lovers of Teruel, who promised each other eternal love, will be recreated in the streets of Teruel, and the city will become a festival that will take us back to the 13th century. ...

Jazz Tardor. Lleida International Jazz Festival

The event has a varied programme, combining great names of the moment with up-and-coming figures in the world of jazz. Concerts are held on different stages around the city, making Lleida a point of reference for jazz lovers, as well as for promoters and professionals in this musical genre.