Running of the bulls in Ampuero

Saffron Festival

Consuegra, in Toledo, celebrates the Saffron Festival in late October. Its goal is to introduce the traditonal culture of Castilla-La Mancha through its food, crafts, history and customs. The event includes a very diverse set of activities, beginning with the proclamation of the Dulcinea and her Ladies in Waiting. ...

Grape harvest festival Montilla

The celebration starts off with the treading of the grapes harvested from the local vineyards. This “primer mosto” (first pressing) is an offering to the Virgen de las Viñas. As well as the treading of the grapes in true traditional style, throughout the festival there are also different competitions related to oenology.

Traditional bull-running

Traditional bull-running takes place during the festivities in honour of San Antolín, and the streets are filled with fun and music. The bulls are taken from the countryside to the town entrance, and there the young men run in front of the bulls through the streets of Medina del Campo. The races are very exciting to watch. ...

Las Canteras Ceremony

The festivity was moved to the Sunday before 5 October, the day of San Froilán. This day, women dressed in typical medieval dresses dance to the rhythm marked by the figure of the "Sotadera", a Moorish woman who taught Muslim traditions, as they proceed from the Town Hall square to the cathedral. ...

Feast of the Holy Martyrs of Valdecuna

Hundreds of pilgrims attend the celebration, which consists of arriving at the San Cosme y San Damián Shrine on foot to ask them for good health. After the High Mass at 12 noon, the “Puya del Ramu” (“bid for the branch”) takes place when the local bread, known as “escanada” is auctioned. ...

Nuestra Señora de La Merced Fiesta

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 on Mediterranean culture, and includes more than 500 activities to suit all tastes: from street entertainment and concerts to folk dances, theatre performances and ...

Festival of Moors and Christians in Murcia

Most of the events take place at the Medieval Camp, which is located in the San Esteban garden and serves as a meeting place where people can enjoy the festive atmosphere and sample local produce. The grand parade is held on Saturday, in which the groups that make up the Moorish and Christian sides parade through the city's neighbourhoods. ...

Virgen de Gracia Pilgrimage

The processional events begin in the morning of the second Sunday of September with the image of the Virgen leaving for the hermitage, transported on a 'serrana' cart richly decorated with garlands and accompanied by thousands of pilgrims reciting the Aurora Rosary, culminating with the Ángelus before the Cross of the pilgrims; once the image ...

Santa Tecla Fiesta

The central axis of the celebrations is the traditional parade, made up of “big-head” carnival figures and characters who dance to music played on different traditional instruments. One of the most popular events is the Correfoc or fire-running, which is also the closing event of the fiesta. ...

Wine-harvesting festival in Cangas del Narcea

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 the carrying of the grapes in typical carts, the traditional pressing of the grapes by stamping with the feet, and visits to local vineyards.

Autumn Fair

Madrid has a great bullfighting tradition that has made its season into one of the most important in the world. The Autumn Fair, with a programme of six bullfights, stands out among the city’s most important bullfighting festivals, along with the San Isidro Fair and the Madrid Region Mini-fair.

'Cazuelica' and wine week

For several days, the city’s bars and taverns are offering the public, for a fixed price, delicious mini-versions of hearty soups and casseroles served in traditional earthenware bowls and accompanied by wines from Navarre, specially chosen to complement each dish. ...

Beach: Las Teresitas

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

'Chirigol'

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Small cuttlefish with broad beans

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Lamb chops with garlic

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Roast lamb cutlets with vine shoots

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

'Churros' (Spanish donuts)

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Coca de Sant Joan (bun with caramelized fruit)

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Salty and sweet (tuna) cakes

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Cochifrito

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Roast suckling pig

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.

Andalusian stew

Las Teresitas is one of the most famous beaches and most popular with tourists in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is more than a kilometre long and has fine golden sand, as well as many facilities and beachfront restaurants, which offer visitors a great experience.