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.

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.

World Press Photo (Vitoria-Gasteiz)

Discover the power of photography as a means of communication which can transcend any border. These are the winning photographs from the prestigious international World Press Photo competition. Many of the photos in this exhibition form part of our collective memory and have become the defining images of important historic events.

ZINEBI. International Festival of Documentary and Short Film

Screenings of the official selection take place in three categories (documentary, fiction and animation), and are held in the Arriaga Theatre, official venue for the event; the festival programme is completed by a series of parallel sections. ...

Sawdust Carpets at Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra

Every year the "carpet" associations try to outdo themselves by creating art with sawdust. During the Corpus Christi weekend, as well as these beautiful colourful carpets, there are many activities for all the family. A rock festival, band concerts and sports competitions are some of the options available. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Descent of the Angel in Peñafiel

The celebration has a long tradition in the town, and probably evolved from religious performances in the Middle Ages. The ceremony begins in the Plaza de España Square, when bells and rockets announce the beginning of the procession of the Virgin from the Church of Santa María. ...

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.

Battle of Wine

The origin of this tradition dates back to a possible dispute with the nearby town of Miranda de Ebro over the ownership of a rural area in the municipality, Riscos de Bilibio, where the festive battle takes place. After a mass, this peaceful battle starts with both sides throwing litres of wine at each other non-stop. ...

Bodas de Isabel de Segura

Different scenes from the story of the Lovers of Teruel, who promised each other eternal love, will be recreated in the streets of Teruel, and the city will become a festival that will take us back to the 13th century. ...

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”. ...

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. ...

Traditional fiesta of the carnival bullfights

During these fiestas, the inhabitants of Ciudad Rodrigo live for bullfights. Running of the bulls, capeas, returning of the bulls and novilladas form the central focus of this unique Carnival. The festival starts long before. As they say there: “Carnival comes with San Sebastián”. ...

Girona, temps de flors (flower season)

This floral exhibition converts different monuments, courtyards and urban locations into unique ornamental gardens. Visitors will find a wonderful ensemble of striking colours and penetrating aromas that accompany the cultural heritage of this Catalonian city.

Grand Prix de Carrilanas in Esteiro

The Javieradas

During the two first weekends in March, thousands of pilgrims flood the roads leading to the Castle of Javier in order to venerate the Saint. This pilgrimage covers a distance of over 50 kilometres and it is always takes place in an atmosphere of good cheer. ...

L'Aplec del Caragol gastronomic snail festival

For three days, thousands of locals from Lleida, organised into different groups and associations, along with visitors to the town, celebrate this fiesta whose main star is the snail. The event takes place during May in the Campos Elíseos park. More than 200,000 people take part, consuming around 12 tonnes of snails. ...

Farmers' Market: last Monday of October in Gernika

The stars are the “baserritarras” (farmers) and their products, displayed on some 900 stalls placed along central streets such as San Juan Ibarra, Paseleku, Artekale and Juan Calzada. The crowd-pleasers include contests in various categories such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheeses, txakoli and honey. ...

The Obanos Mystery Play

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. ...

Moors and Christians Festival in Elda.

Night of the Drums (Noche de los tambores)

The drumming of drums begins at midnight on Holy Tuesday in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Mula. From that moment on, the drum sets the rhythm and is the beating heart of the city until four in the afternoon on Wednesday. The tradition dates back to the mid-19th century and is a celebration open to anyone who wants to take part. ...

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.