Easter Week in Albalate del Arzobispo

Throughout Easter Week, the roll and rumble of these instruments invade every corner of these towns in southern Aragon. The most awaited moment of these celebrations in Albalate del Arzobispo is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour) at midnight on Maundy Thursday leading into Good Friday. ...

Easter week in Andorra

During the Easter week celebrations, the sound of drums can be heard in every corner of these villages in the south of the Aragón Region. The most long-awaited moment of the celebration in Andorra is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour), at midnight of Maundy Thursday/Good Friday. ...

Easter week in Medina de Rioseco

Easter Week in Medina de Rioseco is one of the most famous in Spain, thanks both to its age and the merits of its iconography. This expression of religious fervour has been held without interruption since the 16th century. ...

Easter week in Medina del Campo

Easter week in the town of Medina del Campo, in the province of Valladolid , is famous for its history and tradition, as well as for its rich heritage. Dating back to the 15th century and therefore the oldest in Spain, this event is known for its silent processions and the devotion of the participants. ...

Horse races on the beach

Since 1845, during the evening's low tide in the month of August, the beaches of Sanlúcar de Barrameda have been used for horse races. Popular tradition has it that the origins of these celebrations go back to the informal competitions that took place between fishmongers, to see who could get to market first. ...

Pilgrimage of El Rocío

The celebration combines religion and fiesta, and is held 50 days after Easter. Hundreds of thousands of people come from all over Spain, and even abroad, to make this annual pilgrimage to the shrine of La Blanca Paloma in the village of El Rocío, 17 kilometres from the town of Almonte (Huelva province). ...

The "Rapa das bestas" festival in Sabucedo

At the celebration, young people from Sabucedo and the surrounding area (Pontevedra province, Region of Galicia) head for the mountains at dawn. Their aim is to find wild horses living in the area, bring them back to the village and cut their manes. When night falls, they all come together to enjoy food, music and wine. ...

Main Fiestas in Almansa

Every year, an extensive programme of events pays tribute to the patron of this town in the province Albacete, the Virgen de Belén. The streets are decked out to receive colourful cavalcades such as the Opening Speech Parade, the Moors and Christians Parade, and the Festive Parade. ...

Santísima y Vera Cruz Fiesta

This fiesta has been celebrated since the Middle Ages and is a mixture of culture, history and legend, where all the locals get involved. It has two main spectacles: the Wine Horses, and the Moors and Christians celebrations. The latter represent the battles that took place between the two sides way back in history. ...

Los Caballos del Vino

Easter Week in Murcia

There are more sober processions during which no sweets are handed out, such as the Refugio, Rescate, Salud, Retorno and Cristo Yacente. One of the most impressive is the Silent Procession, which takes place on Thursday. ...

Easter week in Urrea de Gaén

During the Easter week celebrations, the sound of drums can be heard in every corner of these villages in the south of the Aragón Region. The most long-awaited moment of the celebration in Urrea de Gaén is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour), at midnight of Maundy Thursday/Good Friday. ...