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!). ...

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. ...

Corpus Christi and Pilgrimage of San Isidro

The Pilgrimage consists of a procession of believers who carry aloft the figures of the patron saints of the town, San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza, who are symbolically offered fruits and soils. ...

Corpus Christi in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife)

The celebration is also known as the 'flower festival', as the citizens decorate the streets with carpets made out of petals, shrubs, plants and heather. Although there are references dating from the late 15th century which mention the celebration of the Corpus Christi in the town, the tradition of decorating the streets with carpets of ...

Corpus Christi in Sitges

Sitges , just 35 kilometres from Barcelona, is filled with colour and the aroma of flowers during the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi in spring. The highlight of the festivity takes place on the feast day itself, when the local residents create carpets of petals from carnations and other flowers. ...

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. ...

Festivities of San Isidro

On this day, locals from Madrid and tourists go on a pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San Isidro, located in the meadow that bears the same name, to spend the day enjoying music, dancing and typical dishes of the festivity such as ‘entresijos’ (lamb mesentery), ‘gallinejas’ (fried lamb intestines) and ‘rosquillas’ (small ring-shaped breadsticks) ...

Pontevedra Maios Fiesta

The celebration is of Celtic origin and is related to the appearance of the first spring flowers. It is a traditional fiesta throughout Galicia and especially so in the cities of Pontevedra and Ourense. ...

Hita medieval festival

The Festival includes various period events, starting with the theatre performance that takes place in the ruins of the Church of San Pedro, where adaptations of great works of medieval literature are brought to life, such as The Book of Good Love by Juan Ruiz, the famous Archpriest of Hita. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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”. ...

Medieval fair in Ibiza

For a few days, the city of Ibiza is cast back to medieval times. Craft markets, wizards, witches, puppets, jugglers, jesters, knights, princesses, princes, dragons, falconry, artists and craftsmen, as well as typical food and drink, fill the walled area of the historic centre with colour and life. ...

First Friday of May Festival

Festivities of San Jorge

The festival symbolises the Christian reconquest of the city, and combines historical facts like the dispute between Muslims and Christians with legends such as Saint George's victory over the dragon. ...

Aracelitana festivities

The celebrations begin on the second to last Sunday in April, when the Virgin of Araceli is brought down from the Aras Shrine on the shoulders of the devout, in a pilgrimage to the centre of Lucena, where she can be seen by all. ...

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

The Festival of San Isidro Labrador in Yecla

The festival dates from the 19th century, and today it involves lots of interesting events, such as the Santa Bárbara procession and bonfire, and the choosing of the Queen of the Festival and her six ladies. The biggest day of the festival is when the procession of the floats takes place, and it’s a great time to enjoy the local food and wine. ...

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 ...

Easter Week in Albacete

Easter Week in Albacete is a popular tourist attraction that has become a highlight of inland and religious tourism. This is thanks to the uniqueness of its Holy Week. Discover how to enjoy these festivals with their eye-catching processions featuring beautiful and artistic sculptures. ...

Easter week in Alcañiz

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. On Good Friday, at around 1pm, the procession of the Prégon (announcement) gets underway, with thousands of drummers accompanying religious images through the village streets. ...

Easter week in Alcorisa

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 Alcorisa is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour), at midnight of Maundy Thursday/Good Friday. ...

Easter in Alicante

Easter in Almería

More than 15,000 lay brothers and sisters transform the city from the day before Palm Sunday, known as Passion Saturday, to Easter Sunday. Almería becomes a solemn and moving scene as the processions carry or push their "pasos", processional sculptures which are works of art as well as religious images, and the "saeteros" sing their ...