Spain festival guides

Every year, the streets of La Laguna bloom with intricate flower carpets for Corpus Christi. This guide explains the tradition, when to view the carpets, and how to visit respectfully.

The Corralejo International Blues & Jazz Festival returns to Fuerteventura from 22–24 October 2026 for its 20th edition. Held on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen, this open-air event is currently free to attend, featuring blues and jazz performances from local and international artists. Plan your trip: dates, venue, and tips for visiting Corralejo in October.

The D*na Festival in Dénia, Spain, brings together top chefs, local producers, and food lovers on the Marineta Cassiana promenade. Usually held the last weekend of September, this free event celebrates the city's UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status.

Discover how to make the most of the Dénia International Jazz Festival, held each August in the Torrecremada Gardens. This guide covers the typical evening format, venue access via Passeig de Ricardo Ortega, advance ticket options, and practical tips for getting around the town during the summer.

Every May, Granada's plazas fill with flower-covered crosses for Día de la Cruz. This guide breaks down the best neighborhoods to visit—city center, Realejo, Albaicín—and offers a practical route to see the most impressive displays while managing crowds. Learn how to distinguish contest entries from community-built crosses and make the most of your time in this vibrant Andalusian city.

Granada's Día de la Cruz, also known as Cruces de Mayo, fills the city with flower-decorated crosses on May 3rd. Learn where to find the best crosses, what to eat and drink, and how to plan a self-guided route through the Albaicín, Realejo, and city centre.

Each spring, the Eivissa Medieval Market transforms Ibiza's UNESCO-listed old town into a living medieval village. Explore craft and food stalls, enjoy performances, and navigate the steep streets with practical tips.

El Curpillos is one of Burgos's most beloved festivals, held on the Friday after Corpus Christi, which means the date changes annually. Combining a religious procession and a grand picnic, it draws locals and visitors alike. Here's how to find the official dates and schedule for your visit.

El Curpillos is Burgos' most beloved local festival, blending a solemn religious and military procession at the Monastery of Las Huelgas with a massive picnic in El Parral park. This guide explains the date, the history, the food, and how to join the celebration.

Held on the Saturday after Easter, Murcia's Entierro de la Sardina closes the Spring Festivities with a satirical, fire-lit parade. This guide explains the event's timing, whether you need tickets, what happens during the parade, and practical tips for securing a good viewing spot.

Falles de Dénia transforms the city into an open-air museum every March. The exact dates change yearly, but the structure is steady: from winter events like the Crida to the core days of 17–19 March when monuments are judged and then set alight one by one in the cremà. Learn what happens at each stage, where the eleven commissions plant their fallas, and how to time your visit so you arrive after the Plantà and before the flames. Check the official program for the current edition's dates.

Dénia’s Falles is a UNESCO-listed celebration in March featuring satirical monuments, fireworks, flower offerings, and the dramatic burning of the ninots. This guide explains the key events, the nine commissions, judging criteria, and practical tips for visiting without getting lost in the crowds.