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O Antroido (Carnival Fiestas). Santiago de Compostela. (A Coruña). Popular.

… Santiago de Compostela , in Galicia, celebrates this age-old fiesta where masks and fancy dress combine with carnival floats and typical cuisine. O Antroido is the name given to Carnival in Galicia. It is a deep-rooted tradition in this Region, especially in its capital, Santiago. Here, masks and fa…

Festivity | A Coruña

Easter Week in Ferrol. Ferrol. (A Coruña). Mar 20,2016.

… Holy Week in Ferrol. Processions with maritime spirit. The Easter week celebrations in Ferrol are some of the most spectacular in northern Spain. The town’s maritime and military tradition gives this celebration a unique atmosphere, commemorating the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The event has …

Festivity | A Coruña

Olive and olive oil sessions. Baena. (Cordoba).

… During the month of November, the village of Baena (Córdoba province) celebrates sessions dedicated to the olive and locally produced olive oil, considered to be one of the world’s finest. Many activities including exhibitions, conferences, tasting sessions, workshops and competitions, as well as mu…

Festivity | Cordoba

"Cascamorras". Guadix. (Granada). Sep 06,2015.

… The "Cascamorras", a character reminiscent of medieval jongleurs, comes up against the inhabitants of Baza and Guadix in a traditional and harmless battle. In September, Guadix and Baza, in the province of Granada, live one of the most long-awaited moments of the year: the "Cascamorras". This fiesta…

Festivity | Granada

Descent of the Angel in Peñafiel. Peñafiel. (Valladolid). Mar 27,2016.

… This popular religious celebration takes place on Easter Sunday, during Easter Week, in Peñafiel, in the legendary Plaza del Coso Square. It is a performance in which an angel-boy comes down from heaven to tell the Virgin Mary about the resurrection of his son, followed by the encounter of Mother an…

Festivity | Valladolid

Santísimo Cristo and San Vicente Ferrer patron saint's day fiesta. Graus. (Huesca). Sep 13,2015.

… These festivities comprise numerous, highly interesting folklore events. 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, fini…

Festivity | Huesca

Bando de la Huerta spring fiesta. Murcia. Mar 29,2016.

… This celebration is part of the Spring Fiestas in Murcia , and will allow you to enjoy the typical customs and traditions of this fruit and vegetable growing region. The “Bando de la Huerta” celebration comes on the first Tuesday after Easter, coinciding with the most important day of the Spring Fie…

Festivity | Murcia

Albacete Fair. Albacete. Sep 07,2015.

… This is the most important festivity in the city of Albacete . It takes place over ten days in September, and attracts thousands of people. The event started life as a cattle fair, but evolved over time to become a festivity with immense popular participation. It is performed in honour of the Virgen…

Festivity | Albacete

Burial of the Sardine. Murcia. Apr 01,2016.

… This enjoyable fiesta forms part of the programme of events for the Spring Fiestas in the city of Murcia . The "Entierro de la Sardina" (Burial of the Sardine) is a traditional parade which normally closes the Carnival celebrations. In Murcia, this event stands out for certain characteristics that m…

Festivity | Murcia

Easter Week in Tobarra. Tobarra. (Albacete). Mar 20,2016.

… Easter week in Tobarra, province of Albacete, is characterised by the ceaseless beating of drums. They start on Easter Wednesday and do not stop until Easter Sunday. These drum rolls can be heard in the village for 104 hours, not only during the processions, but all day long. The most sublime moment…

Festivity | Albacete

Las Mondas. Talavera de la Reina. (Toledo). Mar 27,2016.

… The pagan roots of this festival in Talavera de la Reina (Toledo) go back to Roman times, to a ritual that worshipped the goddess Ceres, although historically its celebration dates back to the 15th century. The festivities start on Palm Sunday with the traditional Mondas opening speech round differe…

Festivity | Toledo

Human Chess. Jávea. (Alicante - Alacant). Popular.

… Children in Xàbia-Jávea stage a theatre performance on a huge chessboard. In August, the town of Xàbia-Jávea, in the province of Alicante, holds a unique theatre performance: Human Chess. Boys and girls from local schools, aged 6-14 years, take part in this unusual initiative, bringing a range of ch…

Festivity | Alicante - Alacant