Festival trip guides

During Sant Sebastià in Palma, bonfires are lit in main squares like Plaça Major, Plaça de Cort, Plaça d'Espanya, and Plaça Joan Carles I. The city encourages moving around on foot or by public transport. This guide helps you plan your visit, with practical advice on getting there and enjoying the Revetla night safely.

Each January, Palma honours its patron saint with over two weeks of free music, bonfires, and family events. Learn about the Revetla, the correfoc, and how to experience the city's biggest winter celebration like a local.

Every February, Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts one of the world's most spectacular carnivals, lasting about two weeks. Discover the typical timing tied to Easter, the main events like the Queen's Gala and Gran Coso, where they take place, and practical tips for planning your visit.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is one of Spain's most vibrant festivals, known for its elaborate costumes, street parties, and grand parades. This guide explains what to expect, from the Queen's Gala to the Burial of the Sardine, and offers practical tips for planning your visit.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is famous for its elaborate Carnival Queen costumes, which can weigh over 100 kilograms. Learn about the gala, the designers, the themes, and how to dress up yourself for the street parties.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is a two-week street festival in February with free parades, day parties, and concerts. Only certain galas and contest finals need tickets, which sell out fast. This guide explains what to book and what you can enjoy for free, plus tips on when and how to buy.

Get practical tips for your first Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival, from dressing up and choosing the best events to beating the crowds and staying safe.

Religious celebration shapes Santa Cruz de Tenerife's calendar around two great poles: the processions of Semana Santa in spring and the long Fiestas de Mayo that fill the city's squares with galas, concerts, and tradition. This guide separates what belongs to the capital from pilgrimages held in neighbouring towns and tells you how to plan a visit around dates that shift from year to year.

The Santander International Festival (FIS) brings world-class classical music, dance, and theater to northern Spain every August. This guide covers its typical season, the mix of venues from the Cantabria Festival Centre to Romanesque cloisters, the landmark Diamond Jubilee edition in 2026, and essential tips for booking tickets and planning your visit.

Plan your visit around Santiago de Compostela's vibrant festivals, from Holy Week processions to the Saint James Day fireworks. This month-by-month guide covers Ascension Week, San Roque, and more, with insider tips on crowds, food, and the best viewpoints.

Attending the Pilgrim's Mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a profound way to mark the end of your Camino. This guide covers the daily mass schedule, language options, seating tips, dress code, and how to participate respectfully, whether you're a pilgrim or a visitor.

Holy Week in Segovia is a National Tourist Interest festivity. Use this day-by-day itinerary to combine its processions with visits to the Alcázar, Cathedral, and Aqueduct. We cover key processions, where to watch, and practical tips for navigating crowds and hilly streets.