Princess of Asturias Rally

“El Desarme” festivities (Oviedo)

The so-called 'peace menu' is a tribute to the militiamen who defended the city in 1836 against the siege of the Carlist troops, during the first of the three civil wars that took place in Spain in the 19th century known as the Carlist Wars. ...

Templar Homage to Jaime I and Guillem de Mont-rodón

Although this historical re-enactment event takes place on the fourth weekend of May, activities related to the celebration take place beforehand throughout the month. The different festive events programmed take place all over the town, taking the atmosphere of its streets back to medieval times. ...

Cariñena Grape Harvest Festival (Zaragoza)

Since 1960, the Grape Harvest Festival has been paying tribute to the winegrowers and wineries of the municipalities that make up the Cariñena Protected Designation of Origin. ...

Buscasetas Mushroom Foraging Days

The Buscasetas Mushroom Foraging Days have been held since 2001, for two weeks, simultaneously in restaurants and eateries in all the provinces of Castile and Leon. It's a culinary event that stands out for the vast territory it covers, the number of establishments involved (more than 120), and the number of recipes and dining guests. ...

Motor racing: Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

The race, which is part of the Formula 1 World Championship, is run over 57 laps of a 5.4-kilometre circuit with 22 corners. One of the most exciting challenges the drivers will have to face is “La Monumental”: A curve designed in a semi-circular shape, which is 550 metres long and has a banking of 24%, making it one of the steepest corners on ...

Tubala Brass Week

Artists, teachers and students from Spain and abroad come together to complete a wide-ranging programme aimed at all audiences. The event is not limited to concerts only, but also offers a series of parallel activities, such as family workshops, exhibitions, masterclasses, talks and exhibitions.

Ceuta Jazz Festival

The modern Teatro Auditorio del Revellín is the venue for this annual event, with a quality programme showcasing some of the many varieties of jazz music, from those linked to Cuba to those inspired by flamenco. ...

Jarramplas

“Jarramplas” is a character wearing a jacket, from which lots of multicoloured ribbons hang, and a conical mask with two horns and a giant nose. He traditionally runs around the streets of Piornal playing a little drum. The character takes part in the procession as a punishment as he represents a cattle rustler. ...

The Caballada Fiesta

It commemorates the charge of muleteers in Atienza, 1162, that saved king Alfonso VIII from falling into the hands of his uncle, Ferdinand II of León, who wanted to seize the throne from him. ...

Popular procession in honour of San Isidro Labrador in Los Barrios (Cadiz)

Catalonia International Fantastic Film Festival - Sitges

The festival specialises in horror and fantasy films, and is one of the most important events globally in these genres, which are becoming ever more important both nationally and internationally. ...

Santísimo Cristo and San Vicente Ferrer patron saint's day fiesta

They are the most important fiestas in Graus, in the province of Huesca. One of the most important moments is the celebration of the “mojiganga”. It is an extravagant carnival group that covers a route through the village, finishing with a performance in Plaza Mayor Square with a satirical take on society. ...

Grand Week (Semana Grande)

These days of fiesta include cultural and sporting events, traditional games, regattas, “pelota” matches, fireworks, music, theatre, and a major series of bullfights in the Illumbe Bullring.

Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting

Every May, Cordoba offers the possibility of sampling the wines produced in this region. The tasting event is held in the streets of this city, and the wine is served with typical tapas. Over the course of the week visitors can also enjoy open-air concerts and tasting sessions led by wine experts. ...

International Kite Festival

hroughout the days of the event, incredible giant kites can be seen flying over the beaches of Fuerteventura, making the Corralejo Nature Reserve an even more spectacular sight. ...

Madrid Pride - MADO

The streets of many neighbourhoods, especially Chueca (well known for its LGBTQI+ community and open-minded spirit) are filled with outdoor bars, pavement cafés, live music, a wide variety of people all set on having a great time, cultural activities, and more. ...

Arde Lucus

The Arde Lucus Festival aims to relive the founding of the city of Lugo by recreating its Roman past. Over three days, Lugo goes back to being Lucus Augusti, an important city in Roman Gallaecia full of all kinds of recreational and cultural activities. ...

Sailing: PalmaVela

This competition, which is gaining in prestige with every passing year, has been held in Palma since 2004. The tournament includes regattas in the classes Lateen Sail, Adapted Sail, Maxi, Swan Maxi Class, Box Rule RI, ORC International, IRC, Monotypes and Epoch and Classics. ...

Athletics: Palma Marathon

Palma holds a fully athletic day with four races along the streets of the city. As well as the marathon there is a half-marathon, a 10-kilometre race and a Nordic walking route around the city.

Sant Jordi Medieval Week

Over the course of several days the entire municipality is decorated and suitably attired in a 14th century style. Its towers and walls are decorated with flags of old stately homes and visitors can breathe the atmosphere of the Middle Ages on the streets, as well as watch the many different events throughout the week: talks, parades, theatre ...

International Dixieland Festival

The event focuses on the most traditional aspect of jazz, namely the New Orleans or Dixieland style, which is characterised by three types of melody: ragtime, blues and Europan marches. The main venue is the Metropol Theatre, although performances are also held at other concert halls around the city.

Carnival of Miguelturra

The origin of the Carnival of Miguelturra in Ciudad Real has reached the present day thanks to oral tradition passed from generation to generation, as the oldest document to confirm it is only from 1898. ...

Carnival of Herencia

The Carnival of Herencia in Ciudad Real does not have a fixed date as it depends on the lunar calendar which also determines the dates of Easter Week and Lent. The colourful and vibrant festivities last two weeks and fill the town with costume contests and pasacalles parades. The carnival features several main characters. ...

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.