Pirineos Sur. International Festival of Cultures

This amazing event is considered to be one of the most charming international summer festivals in Spain. What's more, all the different cultures have a chance to meet and mingle in a range of additional activities such as exhibitions, workshops, film, gastronomy, children's games and street performances by companies from around the world. ...

Moors and Christians festival in honour of San Jorge

The Moor and Christian fiestas in honour of San Jorge Mártir are staged in Banyeres de Mariola from 22-25 April each year. Another celebration takes place the first weekend of September with the fiestas of Moors and Christians in honour of the Relic of San Jorge. ...

Day of the Typical Ansó Costume

Every year on the last Sunday in August the people of Ansó dress up in the town's typical costume, which probably dates back to the Middle Ages. Throughout the day many people act out different traditions from Ansó, and there is a parade in which the typical costume and its different varieties can be seen. ...

Aínsa Castle International Music Festival

This is one of the most important summer festivals in Aragón. Participants include Spanish and international groups, and it features the castle of Aínsa as its main venue. Concerts are also held in other places such as the squares of Plaza de Santo Domingo or Iglesia. ...

Battle of the flowers

This event offers the perfect excuse to discover Cordoba at its most festive, and features a procession of numerous carts and wagons through the historic centre of the town, from which women, in traditional flamenco dress, throw petals and flowers to the spectators. This parade marks the start of a period of celebrations.

Beyond the Music Festival

The whole of Benasque echoes to the sounds of chamber music during this festival. In addition to the main concerts given by promising young international talents in this genre, there are also rehearsals in various different places in the town, and a range of parallel activities such as exhibitions, international encounters and excursions ...

San Ginés International Regatta

It is one of the oldest first-class regattas in Spain. The route, 111 nautical miles long, connects the cities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria) and Arrecife (Lanzarote). The race is characterised by harsh sea and wind conditions.

Granada International Jazz Festival

For many, the festival has put the name of Granada on the map, and this beautiful city’s long-term relationship with jazz has brought it back every autumn, with excited jazz enthusiasts arriving from far and wide to enjoy its historic heritage, its excellent local cuisine, and extraordinary concerts with artists representing the past, present ...

Segorbe Patron Saint's Day Fiestas

Segorbe , in the province of Castellón, celebrates its patron saint's day festivities, in honour of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, de Loreto y de la Cueva Santa, between August and September. ...

Horror and Fantasy Film Festival

The Horror and Fantasy Film Festival features an official section, a short film section and a section on children’s films. Awards are given by the Public, the International Jury and the Young Jury, as well as a nomination for the “Méliès d’Or” prize for Best European Short Fantasy Film of the year. ...

Rio Babel Festival

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 ...

Miguel de Cervantes Prize

Created in 1974, this prize was effectively awarded at the 1976 edition. The candidates are presented by the plenary session of the Spanish Royal Academy, by the Academies of the Spanish-speaking countries, and by the winners in previous years. ...

Point of View, Navarre International Festival of Documentary Cinema

The program of this competition is formed by an official competitive section of feature-length and short films of international scope, as well as retrospectives, tributes and training events. ...

Sailing: King's Cup Regatta

The first edition was held in 1982, with some 50 boats taking part, of which 35 were Spanish and the rest from overseas. In 1990, this competition was the first regatta on the international circuit to adopt the new IMS boat classification system. ...

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. ...

San Javier International Jazz Festival

It has evolved into one of the most important cultural events in the Murcia region, and has achieved national and international importance. Every year the festival brings the public the most significant figures of the jazz world, as well as artists from other musical genres such as blues, soul, bossa nova and funk.

Ávila Mediaeval Festival

A large market with more than 250 stalls selling crafts and food, spread throughout the streets and squares of the historic centre, brings together local and international craftspeople, musicians and minstrels, falconers, archers, and knights who fight on foot and on horseback in tournaments. ...

Las Mondas

The festivities start on Palm Sunday with the traditional Mondas Proclamation in the different neighbourhoods of the town. Then there is a cultural week with conferences, exhibitions, concerts, award ceremonies, tasting of typical products, etc. ...

Zaragoza International Marathon

This is a great opportunity to enjoy Zaragoza, in the region of Aragon, at its best. The race is run along the banks of the Ebro river, across the new bridges built specially for Expo Zaragoza 2008, and ends at the modern Metropolitano park after completing a single circuit which includes some of the city’s most representative sights.

Manchego May Festival, Pedro Muñoz

The men and women of Pedro Muñoz dress for the fiesta in brightly coloured costumes decorated with lace, and the women put their hair up in a traditional bun called a “zorongo”. ...

Crosses and Fires of May

The streets and homes in the Cruz Santa district are bedecked with makeshift chapels containing crosses and altars, or “enrames”, where the locals apply all their skill to select the flowers to be used for the decorations in this celebration. The two streets of El Sol and El Medio are the setting for the procession of La Cruz. ...

Cherry Blossom Festival

It only happens for a couple of weeks a year, usually between late March and early April, depending on weather conditions. During this time, the mountains of the valley look completely white with blossoming cherry trees During this time, exhibitions, medieval markets, open-air dances, routes, tastings and many other activities, are held in the ...

Easter Week in Plasencia

This event has been held continuously for more than eight centuries. In fact, one of its brotherhoods, La Hermandad de la Santa Vera Cruz, is one of the oldest in Spain. ...

Easter week in Zaragoza

The Easter week celebrations in Zaragoza date back to the 18th century. The celebration attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year. More than 15,000 people from 24 Easter brotherhoods take part in the processions. The thundering sound of drums during the processions is particularly impressive. ...

Murcia Jazz Festival

The event has established itself as a leading musical event in Spain and brings together prominent national and international artists each year. Since its inception, the goal has been to make this musical style accessible to all types of audiences, with a clear commitment to stylistic richness and performance quality. ...

Sailing: Princess Sofía Trophy

Over 1000 boats will gather in Palma for the prestigious event organised by World Sailing. A total of over 1,500 sailors will be taking part, including current Olympic, World and European champions in the 470, RS:X, Laser Standard and Radial, Finn, 49er, Women’s Match Race and Paralympic Sailing categories.

Easter Week in Cadiz

Easter week in Granada

On the night of Holy Wednesday it is the turn of the Cristo de los Gitanos, a spectacular and moving sight thanks to the huge fires lit in the caves and homes of Sacromonte. On Holy Thursday the procession of the Cristo de Silencio takes place, the silence broken only by the sound of the drums. ...

Easter Week in Burgos

Easter Week in Burgos involves 16 religious brotherhoods. It starts at dusk on the Friday of Sorrows with a torch-lit penitential rosary. The celebration continues on Passion Saturday with the “Announcement and Proclamation of Easter Week” and Palm Sunday with the “borriquita” or “little donkey” procession. ...

Easter in Barbastro

Easter in Barbastro centres on its processions. These parades take to the town's streets to show the religious images of its churches. The processions recreate different episodes of the Passion and the death of Christ through religious sculptures that are carried through the streets, accompanied by the music of drums and cornets. ...

Easter week in Cordoba

The city of Cordoba celebrates this event with over 30 religious processions whose hallmark is their silence and emotion. Some of these processions are centuries old, and the best-known include 'El Rescatado', which takes to the streets on Palm Sunday; 'El Cristo del Remedio de Ánimas', on Easter Monday; 'Nuestra Señora de la Paz y la ...

International Mountain Bike Race in Ibiza

The race is divided into three phases on the island and includes the best international bikers, who will take advantage of the good weather on Ibiza, one of the Balearic Islands, to do their best. The intense competitiveness, the spectacle of mountain biking and the beauty of the environment make this competition an outstanding event for MTB fans.

Sailing: Ruta de la Sal Regatta

This is a sailing competition for cruiser yachts. There are three routes on the itinerary. The Northern route goes from Barcelona to the island of Ibiza. The Eastern route goes from Denia to Ibiza, and the Western route from the port of Andratx (Majorca) to the port of Sant Antoni de Portmany (Ibiza). ...

Surfing: Goanna Pro International Open

The event coincides with the Easter week celebrations, and is now a traditional event on Tapia beach. The competition brings together the best surfers on the international circuit, as well as crowds of visitors who come down to the beach to witness the spectacle.

Easter week in Badajoz

The processions start on Palm Sunday, starting in the San Roque neighbourhood with the Entrada de Cristo en Jerusalén, Santísimo Cristo de la Paz and Nuestra Señora de la Palma brotherhoods. ...