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Easter Week in Spain: destinations to live it intensely

When is Easter celebrated in Spain? In March or April, because the dates change every year. Spain transforms over these days. Everybody, everywhere, turns out to experience one of Spain's most traditional events to the full. ...

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Celebrate Pride in Madrid, Ibiza and Sitges

Spain is one of the most LGBTQI+ friendly countries in the world, as demonstrated by the wide range of different LGBTQI+ festivals and activities here. So whatever holiday destination you choose, from Madrid to the Balearic Islands, you’ll find fun things to do everywhere.

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Come to Barcelona and enjoy the very best summer music festivals

As the warm weather arrives, the people of Barcelona hit the streets to enjoy the best music from the past, present and even the future. Primavera Sound, Sónar, Barcelona Beach Festival, the Festival Jardins de Pedralbes... there’s something to cater to every taste!

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Festival of Sant Jordi in Barcelona

Roses, books and lovers: Barcelona is full of them on 23 April. In Catalonia the World Book Day becomes an especially romantic festivity. The people in Catalonia celebrate the day of their patron saint, Sant Jordi, with a curious tradition. If you want to know what it's about, its origin and how to enjoy this day, please carry on reading.

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Spain in winter

Winter, which officially starts around 21 December and ends around 21 March, is a great time to travel to Spain for many reasons. For one thing, you can enjoy everything you love about winter, but it's usually sunny, with milder temperatures than most of Europe and not much rain. ...

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The best sporting events in Spain, for motorsports fans

Bends taken at top speed, heart stopping overtakes and chequered flags. If you love the smell of petrol and the sound of engines, Spain's waiting for you on the starting grid. Get ready to enjoy the circuits and all that goes with them.

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Spain in autumn

Autumn - from around 22 September to 21 December - is the perfect time to take your first break since the summer holidays. Why not organise a trip to Spain? It's a time for savouring seasonal specialities, such as mushrooms and chestnuts, having fun in the fiestas around the grape harvest, or buying something unique before Christmas comes ...

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Top 5: The music events in Spain we’ve all been waiting for

If you've been dreaming of festivals in Europe, you've arrived at your destination: Spain. Keep reading and take note. Five incredible events await you!

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A journey through the festivals and traditions designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

They are part of popular culture, traditions that persist and represent the identity of those celebrating them. UNESCO recognises them as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and you can enjoy many of them in Spain.

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Spain in spring

Do you know what they say in Spain? The sap rises in the spring! This season begins around 20 March and ends on 21 June, during which the temperatures become milder, flowers start to bloom and the terraces of bars fill up with people eager to leave the winter behind and enjoy the extra hours of sunshine. ...

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Nights of candles, flowers and concerts in Spain

Night falls, the street lights go out and thousands of candles begin to light up the streets, balconies and courtyards of a town. In the background, the sound of music. Someone walks along bewitched by the light of the flame that lights up their pupils. The atmosphere created is magical. It's not a mirage. ...

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New Year's Eve in Spain

In Spain, 31 December is a very special celebration, where the fun and partying go on well into the early hours. If you want to get the year off to a good start, come and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Spain. You will have a great time eating the traditional 'lucky grapes' - and on into the small hours!

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The Day of the Holy Innocents

This is one of the most popular and entertaining Christmas traditions in Spain. December 28 is the day when everyone is allowed to play practical jokes and when it is customary to buy prank items at Christmas markets like the one in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid.

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Spain in summer

Between approximately 21 June and 21 September, the temperatures rise and the long days are prefect for sightseeing. You are sure to have heard about Spain’s incredible beaches. It’s true: we have many hours of sunshine, some of the best beaches in the world and seaside towns complete with brightly coloured houses. ...

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Quotes about Spanish cuisine

The best way to approach food in Spain is by tasting it, but the latest trends are on show in trade fairs and events that bring together leading chefs and experts from around the world. Many of them organise parallel activities for the general public, and these are an opportunity to enjoy classes, tastings and exhibition cooking.

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Experience the magic of Christmas lights in these Spanish cities

Travelling at Christmas is always special. There’s a atmosphere in the cities like no other time of the year. From the end of November, the streets of Spain start to light up with thousands of sustainable bulbs and traditional street markets. ...

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Some of the most spectacular nativity scenes in Spain

Among the most anticipated Christmas events are, without a doubt, the magnificent nativity scenes that can be visited in many cities in Spain. From those that exhibit figures of great historical and artistic value to those of monumental size, or the most creative, built with materials as unthinkable as sand or... chocolate! ...

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Summer music festivals where you can dance non-stop

Music and entertainment with sounds from the latest top international artists with a dedicated following among the young. All you need is to be ready to have lots of fun to get the most out of the summer in Spain. ...

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Carnival in Spain

Come to Spain and enjoy carnival, an exhilarating festival celebrated in many places all over the country. Carnival is usually held in February or March, with the dates depending on the year, although some places even hold them earlier. ...

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Christmas markets in Spain

The markets have become another Christmas attraction in Spain. Searching for special gifts among beautiful wooden stalls in central squares, on riverbanks, promenades and other charming areas of Spanish cities and villages is a December tradition. ...

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Five presents for a Spanish Christmas

Christmas is perhaps the most traditional, family-oriented celebration in the whole world, and in Spain it lasts until 6th January. Visiting the country between the middle of December and the start of the New Year is a time that’s always full of lovely moments for sharing. Here are five of the most popular Christmas traditions in Spain.

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Plans you cannot miss out on in Spain in 2024

There is always a good reason to travel to Spain, but here we present you with some particularly important events in 2024 that will encourage you to book your trip in the coming months. What are you waiting for to start planning your visit and enjoying these unique events for yourself?

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Special summer nights in Spain

Here are some ideas for unusual nights in Spain this summer, when you want to spend time outdoors.

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Destinations and special events in Spain in 2023

This year Spain is expecting you for several different reasons. In 2023, choose between several special events and celebrations to make your trip a unique experience. Write down the following destinations, a definite hit for your holidays.

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10 Spanish traditions to discover and try

You probably already know many of Spain's most international festivals that have been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, so we would like to take you on a tour of other traditions that will give you the opportunity to get even closer to local customs. ...

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A summer of festivals in Spain

Many of the most popular and fun festivals in Spain are held in the months of June, July, August and September. We will tell you about them so that you can enjoy your days of sunshine this summer in an original way.