What are the most important festivals in Spain? Pay attention! We recently celebrated carnivals. And very soon in Valencia the best festivals in the world will begin, the Fallas! And Spain is a country of traditions and, above all, of many festivals. In today's article we are going to
We recently celebrated carnivals.
And very soon the best parties in the world will begin in Valencia, The Fallas!
And Spain is a country of traditions and, above all, of many festivals.
In today's article we are going to review what are the most important holidays in our country.
In addition, this article will help you learn a little more about the different provinces that make up Spain.
Do you want to read it? Well let's start! 😉
In our article on Spanish magical characters, we talked at length about the Three Wise Men.
On January 5 they arrive in Spain Melchior, Gaspar and Baltasar to fill the hearts of all Spaniards with joy, especially children.
This festival is the most famous and is celebrated throughout the country. The January 5 is Three Kings Day and is celebrated with the great parade.
But he January 6 It is even more enjoyable, which is when the Kings leave the gifts and the Spanish eat the roscón de reyes in family.
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival It is one of the most important carnivals in Spain.
The Carnival is the most popular festival in the Canary Islands and it is lived with brilliance in the seven islands.
Although it is in the capital where the most spectacular carnivals are celebrated. The festivals usually last a month.
If you have a few days to enjoy it, we advise you to go directly to the Queens Galato enjoy the impressive costumes worn by these "queens."
When carnival is celebrated in Spain, the fun, music, dances and costumes They are insured during this party.
If you want to meet others famous carnivals in Spain, we have recently written an article about the origin of carnival in Spain and about how we celebrate Carnival in Spain. Very interesting!
The Fallas of Valencia is one of the traditional spanish festivals that do not leave anyone indifferent.
In March, the streets of our beloved city are decorated with beautiful and colorful sculptures.
These sculptures, called ninots, They are planted from March 15 to the 19th, which is when they are burned and the festival ends.
In addition to the ninots, the Fallas have many interesting events in which fire and noise are the main protagonists, such as the mascletas and the fireworks castles nocturnal.
If you are wondering what is celebrated today in Spain, you can already enjoy some of the Fallas events like those mentioned.
This is one of the festivals in March that inaugurate spring. It is typical that the days begin to be hot, although at night it continues to cool down.
Therefore, a good hot chocolate with churros It will be your ideal delicacy to end the Fallas day.
If you are passionate about the city of Valencia, another party that you cannot miss is the Battle of the flowers.
TheHoly Week It is one of the most relevant festivals in Spain.
For a week the key events of the passion of christ:
In this year 2023, this Spanish holiday is celebrated from Sunday, April 2 to Sunday, April 9.
In between, there are national holidays in Spain, such as Good Friday.
The most notable things about Holy Week are the processions, in which people parade through the streets with religious images as a sign of their Christian faith.
And what is eaten at these holidays? Some typical foods are Easter sausages, buñuelos de viento or delicious torrijas.
Saint George It is another of the holidays in April. It is celebrated on April 23 in Barcelona and throughout Catalonia.
It is one of the curious festivals in Spain in which the celebration of the Book Day with him Valentine's Day.
Culture and love at the same time. What a beautiful mix, right?
In fact, on this day it is common for people to give their partners a rose and a book.
In Barcelona, the nerve center of Sant Jordi's day is in Las Ramblas, which is filled with book stalls and flower shops.
The April Fair It is one of the most popular festivals in Seville.
Its popularity has caused it to spread to other provinces and it has become one of the spring festivals most appreciated by Spaniards.
What happens at the April Fair?
It is a fair dedicated to flamenco and Sevillian culture. The fair is set up in a venue and there people dance flamenco with the traditional dresses and costumes.
In addition, there are also horseback riding and a lot of traditional food, such as little fish fried.
For a week, groups of friends attend the April Fair to dance, get drunk and have fun as if nothing else mattered.
There are many fairs in Spain like this, but for many, the best fair in Spain is the one in Seville.
The celebration of San Isidro It is another of the Christian holidays in Spain.
Every year, from May 11 to 15, Madrid celebrates the canonization of the patron saint San Isidro Farmer in the Villa and Court of Madrid since 1622.
It is also the farmers patron saint and many agricultural regions.
What is happening during these days in Madrid?
The festival has a religious character, but also modern with many street events, parades and music performances.
One of the most interesting events is the one that takes place in the Pradera de San Isidro park, in which people dress 19th century clothing.
Without a doubt, one of the most interesting festivals in May that you can see if you are in the Spanish capital at that time.
The bonfires of Saint Johnare celebrated every June 23 on practically all Spanish coasts.
San Juan is a super popular festival in Spain, although it is true that one of the most famous is located in Alicante.
They are the official holidays of the city and declared as International Tourist Interest.
The night of San Juan is full of superstitions:
People light bonfires on the beach and do typical rituals such as writing wishes on papers and throwing them into the fire or jumping over the bonfires.
What is the reason for all this? These rituals give good omen before the beginning of summer.
But this is done in all parts of Spain. The true uniqueness of Les Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante they are the burning of great figures, similar to those of the Fallas of Valencia.
Here they are called "bonfires".
The wine battle is celebrated in the town of haro, in La Rioja.
These parties in Spain They take place on the morning of June 29 and are part of the San Juan festivities.
at this party people throw wine until they are completely purple.
If you like wine, this is one of the festivities in Spain that you cannot miss.
From April 22 to 24, the festival of the Moors and Christians in Alcoy, city of the Valencian Community.
Considered one of the best village festivals in Spain, the Moors and Christians celebrate the Christian reconquestof the lands occupied by the Muslims.
The main attraction of this festival are the parades of the 28 troupes of Alcoy, known as Filaes.
These troupes are distributed among the Moorish side or the christian side. Each one has their own clothing, shield and all kinds of details.
In addition to the parades, these troupes represent the fight between the two sides. A spectacle that you cannot miss!
Easter is not the only religious Spanish holiday. We also have the Corpus Christi.
Where is Corpus Christi celebrated in Spain? This celebration is a holiday of Castilla-La Mancha. In Toledo it is one of the most popular parties in June in Spain that you will find.
Corpus Christi, also known as big week of Toledo, is a Catholic procession that has been taking place since 1595. The journey lasts about three hours.
The most important moment is in Zocodover square, where the archbishop of Toledo gives a sermon and kisses the sacred host in the monstrance.
This holiday in Spain is different from Holy Week because of its happy tone. It is celebrated in June, therefore, it is hot and the streets look more colorful due to the summer light.
Another of the traditional festivals in Spain that is celebrated at the end of July is the day of Santiago Apostle.
Santiago Apostle was one of the closest disciples of Jesus Christ. Furthermore, it is considered as thepatron and protector of Spain.
The July 25 it's the day of Santiago Apostle, but it is not considered one of the national holidays of Spain. It is only a holiday in some communities such as Galicia, the Basque Country and Navarra.
How is this popular festival celebrated?
The main celebrations take place in Galicia. A is made mass in the cathedral of Santiago in honor of the saint. This mass is one of the most important throughout the year, thousands of people attend.
At night they also launch fireworks dedicated to the apostle Santiago.
The Sanfermines of Pamplona It is one of the popular festivals in Spain.
Have you ever seen images of people dressed in white with a red scarf and running in front of bulls?
They are the Sanfermines. They are celebrated every year in the Navarrese capital.
How many days are the Sanfermines? They go from July 6 to 14.
They are the most famous festivals in July in Spain.
The name of the festival honors a Catholic saint, San Fermín. Every day, the runners of the bulls dedicate a song to him before starting the race.
There is also a procession on the morning of July 7 through the old town.
However, what people really like about these holidays are the bull runs.
In the heart of Pamplona, there are some narrow streets through which the runners and the bulls They head towards the bullring.
When they get here, some runners continue the show with the bulls, jumping over them and riding them.
In addition to all this, in the Sanfermines you will find some of the funniest spanish parties for a full week.
During the Sanfermines week, Pamplona becomes one of the best party places in Spain in summer. Although we recommend that you do not get involved in the running of the bulls with the bulls.
It can be very dangerous. Every year when the Sanfermines end there are injuries and, unfortunately, some deaths.
Better enjoy the party as a spectator and get safe.
The Big Week of Bilbao, or the big parties in Bilbao, are the most important celebrations in this Basque city.
They are also called Aste Nagusia, whose meaning is the same but in Basque.
This festival is celebrated from mid-August and there are many activities: comedy theaters, ball tournaments, children's activities...
Some of the activities that stand out the most are the parades of giants and big heads. You can see these funny characters in the form of dolls or costumes.
Another of the interesting acts are the songs of the versolaris. These Basque artists sing poems improvising the lyrics at the same time.
Other typical musical genres that you will find at Aste Nagusia are the bilbainadas, popular songs that are about Bilbao and its towns.
If thewine battle in Haro has amazed you, the Tomatina de Buñol It will surprise you even more.
It is celebrated every year in Valencian municipality of Buñol. It is one of the holidays in August in Spain craziest you can find.
What does it consist of? People crowd the streets of the town and engage in a bloody fight. tomato war.
There is no winning team. The battle ends when you have no more tomatoes left to throw and your body is completely riddled with tomatoes 😂.
Why is the tomatina celebrated?
It is said that it all began in 1945. Some young people were watching a parade and fervently got into the procession, causing one of the parading characters to fall.
From here a fight began that spread throughout the crowd, which ended up throwing vegetables from the stands they had at hand.
Curious origin of one of the most famous celebrations in Spain, don't you think? 😁
If what you are looking for is a quiet party and relaxation, La Tomatina is not for you.
On the other hand, if you go strong emotions, we are sure that you will find the Tomatina de Buñol the best party in Spain. You won't forget her.
We continue talking about fairs and parties. In the Malaga Fair Tribute is paid to the entry of the Catholic Monarchs into the city of Malaga since 1487.
This Spanish fair takes place at mid august for a week.
You will find many activities Interesting things to do, both day and night:
Furthermore, if you go to the Malaga Fair you cannot return without trying the delicious Malaga sweet wine or the typical tapas like anchovies or the fried eggplants.
What is the best fair in Spain? It's not easy to answer. If you like flamenco, the one in Seville is going to fascinate you.
But at the Malaga Fair you will find more diversity of activities and a lot of good vibes for an entire week.
This makes it one of the best parties in Spain.
You have to experience it at least once in your life!
The October 12 It is a holiday in Spain.
On the one hand, we have the Pilar festivals in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon.
This is another of the festivals and traditions of Spain related to religion Catholic.
This celebration goes dedicated to the Virgin of Pilar, the patron saint of Zaragoza. The main act is flower offering to the virgin
On the other hand, October 12 is also the Hispanic Day, which is the national holiday of Spain. This day is a holiday in Spain and no work is done.
On this day we honor the spanish language and to all the peoples who speak it. October 12 was chosen because it was the dayColumbus discovered America in 1492.
How is Hispanic Heritage Day celebrated? The main act is a great military parade in Madrid which is broadcast on television.
We could not finish this article without talking about the most important December holidays in Spain: Christmas.
All Spaniards love to celebrate the Family Christmas and enjoy the great binges of christmas eve and New Year's Eve.
Gifts and Christmas trees cannot be missed in the main squares during these important dates in Spain.
This has been the last on our list of most important spanish festivals.
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At the next party you go to, the Spanish will think you're from here!
Which of the parties we have seen catch your attention the most?
Have you been to one yet?
Tell us in the comments! 😊
Article written by Carlos Martinez for Hispania, Spanish school.
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