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The Sanlúcar de Barrameda horse races, held every August on the beach, are Spain's oldest equestrian event and a spectacle of tradition and sport. This guide covers the two cycles of races, how to watch from free beach areas or paid palcos, and practical tips for attending the festival.
Christmas in Puerto de la Cruz brings mild breezes, twinkling lights, a festive fair by the wharf, and the grand Cabalgata de Reyes on January 5th. Discover what to expect from the weather, where to enjoy local sweets, and how to celebrate New Year's Eve in the main square. Plan your holiday trip to this Tenerife coastal town.
Semana Santa transforms Seville with daily processions and intense crowds. Learn how to navigate street closures, cross processions safely, find food, respect local customs, and discover quieter corners of the city for a more comfortable experience.
Jazzaldia is Spain's oldest jazz festival and one of Europe's most beloved summer music events. Held in San Sebastián each year, it blends free concerts on Zurriola beach with ticketed performances in iconic venues like the Kursaal and Plaza de la Trinidad. This guide helps jazz lovers plan their trip, understand the different stages, and craft unforgettable day-by-day itineraries.
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.
Semana Santa in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a deeply rooted celebration featuring processions, ceremonies, and routes through the city's historic streets. Here's how to plan your visit for Easter week.
Choosing where to stay in Seville during Semana Santa shapes your whole experience. Processions fill the center daily, bringing crowds and street closures. This guide weighs the trade-offs of staying on the route versus quieter nearby areas, with practical tips for families, first-timers, and those with limited mobility.
Discover how to experience Jerez's Feria del Caballo, a week-long spring festival of horses, flamenco, and sherry. Learn about the public casetas, the daytime horse parade, evening sevillanas, what to wear, and how to get to the fairgrounds in González Hontoria Park.
Granada celebrates its patron saint, the Virgen de las Angustias, with two key September events: a floral offering on September 15 and a solemn procession on the last Sunday of the month. Both are free, open-air, and rooted in centuries of local devotion, offering visitors a genuine glimpse of the city's religious life.
La Laguna, a UNESCO-listed city in Tenerife, hosts two of the island's most evocative religious street festivals: Semana Santa processions and Corpus Christi flower carpets. From the Holy Thursday Eucharist visits and the Good Friday Procession Magna to the Procession of Silence, this guide explains what happens, where to watch, and how to plan a respectful visit — with practical notes on schedules and sources to check.
WOMAD Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is part of the global WOMAD network, offering free concerts and workshops each November in the city's historic squares. This guide covers what to expect, where it happens, and how to plan your visit.
A correfoc, or fire run, is a Catalan tradition where devils and mythical beasts parade through the streets, setting off fireworks that shower sparks over the crowd. In Barcelona, the largest correfoc occurs during La Mercè in September. This guide explains the tradition, what to expect, and how to stay safe.
