Pilgrimages to Orreaga-Roncesvalles

The most interesting pilgrimages include the one in the Arce valley, which has been in existence since the 16th century; and the one in the Aezkoa valley, which is the most visually striking and colourful. All over the area in May and June you'll come across pilgrims dressed in dark tunics, or barefoot penitents covered with black veils. ...

Faldeta Day in Fraga

These festivities are a tribute to the important role played by women in running the household economy. It highlights the traditional dress they wore in the past, comprising seven layered skirts, a bodice, jerkin and shawl, and normally worn with an attractive hairstyle. ...

Pilgrimage of Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza

The Shrine of the Virgin of la Cabeza is found on a hill in Sierra Morena. Thousands of pilgrims from across the region gather in Andújar dressed in Andalusian style and riding various types of steeds and visit the Shrine on the third day of the festivities. During the night, people sing and dance in front of the Shrine. ...

Navia Estuary Swim

In August, Navia, a coastal village in Asturias, holds its Estuary Swim, a prestigious international event which attracts swimmers from all over the world, but especially from Europe. ...

The day of the Almadía

Almadías were boats which, until the mid 20th century, used to transport wood along the rivers between the valleys of Navarre. This trade has disappeared, but its memory lives on thanks to this celebration. Thousands of visitors come to this festive day every year, and there is a descent of the Esca River in various almadías. ...

La Passió

As a testament to the ancient “auto sacramental” as well as the “mysteries” and “miracles” of medieval European theatre, the performances of La Passió have been taking place in this town since the 16th century, staged and performed by local amateurs, with roles sometimes passed down from parents to children. ...

Los Mayos in Alhama de Murcia

Los Mayos is a festival that takes place on the first Sunday in May in Alhama de Murcia. Although its origin is unknown and much earlier on, the first written references to it date from the 1920s. ...

Natural Cider Festival, Gijón

One of the high points of the festival is when thousands of people gather on the beach, and 30,000 litres of cider and 10,000 glasses decorated with the festival logo are distributed, and a photo is taken to commemorate the event. ...

'De la Luna al Fuego' ('from the Moon to Fire') festival

This event takes place within the city walls and recreates the atmosphere of the street markets in the 16th-18th centuries, and is held to coincide with traditional celebrations such as the Corpus Christi and the typical festivity known as the 'mojá de varas' (dipping poles in water) on the night of San Juan. ...

Monesterio Ham Day

The festivity starts at 11am at the swimming pool grounds and municipal park in Monesterio. From that time onwards, visitors will have access to the various tasting stands where they can sample typical products such as Iberian ham, pork loin, shoulder, and so on. ...

Orujo Festival in Potes

It was first celebrated in 1984, and today takes place on the second weekend in November. During the festival, visitors can experience the spectacle of a public distillation of "orujo", before sampling it in the streets of the town. ...

Don Juan in Alcalá

Alcalá de Henares has been hosting this event since 1984. The central figure in the play is Don Juan, the universal personification of the seducer. The staging takes place in the historic city centre, in the open area known as Huerta del Palacio Arzobispal, where thousands of people come every year to see the various production and directing ...

Feast day of Our Lady of Rosario de Luarca

The procession, known as the Saleo de la Virgen del Rosario is the high point of the celebrations in this little village in Asturias. The statue of the Virgin is carried out to sea by boat, escorted by a flotilla of small craft all sounding their sirens in a festive way. ...

"Fiesta del Cordero" (Lamb Festival)

Every year more and more people gather to taste spit-roasted lamb in the field known as Prau Llagüezos. A group of friends started to build a mountain refuge in this spot in 1965, and to celebrate they spent the day roasting and eating lamb. That is the origin of this festival, which has been held every year ever since. ...

Saffron Festival

Consuegra, in Toledo, celebrates the Saffron Festival in late October. Its goal is to introduce the traditonal culture of Castilla-La Mancha through its food, crafts, history and customs. The event includes a very diverse set of activities, beginning with the proclamation of the Dulcinea and her Ladies in Waiting. ...

Week of the Zarzuela

During it, the town's residents —along with the numerous professionals and fans of this style— interpret diverse works at different points of the city. There are also events held at schools as an introduction to zarzuela and a series of acts aimed at promoting this genre.

The Three Kings mystery play

With the arrival of the Three Kings to the town to worship the Child, the streets of Sangüesa, on the Way of Saint James, become the site of a re-enactment of the meeting with Herod, the conversations with the shepherds and shepherd boys, and the angel’s warning of King Herod's evil intentions. ...

Baptism of the Child Jesus in Palencia

It is performed in honour of the Cofradía del Dulce Nombre del Niño Jesús (Brotherhood of the Sweet Name of the Child Jesus), which was founded in the 16th century in the area surrounding what was formerly the Jewish quarter of the city. ...

Asturias Day in Gijón

On this day, all the mayors of the Asturias Region head for Gijón as guests of honour. The mayor of the host city receives them in a solemn act in Plaza Mayor Square, where many people gather dressed in typical regional costume. ...

Olive and olive oil sessions

Many activities including exhibitions, conferences, tasting sessions, workshops and competitions, as well as music and folklore, complete this renowned event.

Bajada y Subida de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción: Procession of the Virgin of “Los Pegotes”

The first references to Nuestra Señora de la Concepción date from the 16th century, when a shrine with that name was built. In 1745 it was agreed that this ritual of taking the Virgin down and up the hill should become a tradition. ...

Fiestas of San Antón and the International “Noche de San Antón” Urban Race in Jaén

Fiesta of Sant Antoni Abat

An enormous bonfire (“la foguera”) is burned in honour of the saint on 16 January, but preparations start on 7 December when the townspeople begin piling up firewood. In fact, the bonfire is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest bonfire. The religious celebrations are held on 17 January. ...

August Fair

In August, Xátiva, in the province of Valencia, celebrates the oldest fiestas in the Region of Valencia. This traditional event dates back to the 13th century, a privilege granted to the town by king Jaime I. ...