Spain festival guides

Plan your visit to Auditorio de Tenerife, Santiago Calatrava's iconic wave-shaped venue. Learn about parking, tickets, accessibility, and tips for enjoying a performance.

The Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves is La Palma's grand quinquennial festival, blending religious devotion with secular spectacles. This guide covers its history, key events like the Danza de los Enanos, and practical tips for planning your visit to Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Seville's Semana Santa fills the streets with processions from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Here's what first-timers should know about the most iconic pasos, from the silent and ancient El Silencio to the marathon-length La Macarena, plus practical tips for watching the processions.

Planning to attend the Bienal de Flamenco in Seville? Learn everything you need to know about buying tickets, from official channels to practical tips for securing the best seats at this world-renowned festival.

The Botafumeiro is a massive incense thurible that swings in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela during major feast days and for specially requested pilgrimages. This guide explains its typical schedule, how to find the most current dates, and how to request a private swinging for your group.

Carnival in Santa Cruz de la Palma fills the city's streets with parades, music, and elaborate costumes. From the school parade to the satirical Burial of the Sardine, find out what to expect and how to join the celebration on the island of La Palma.

On the Monday of carnival week, the streets of Santa Cruz de la Palma turn white as locals and visitors in cream and white clothing throw talcum powder at each other in a joyful tribute to the 'Indianos' – islanders who returned wealthy from the Americas. This guide helps you prepare for the city's most characteristic festival, from what to wear to when to arrive.

Held on the sands of Sanlúcar de Barrameda each August, these historic races are Spain's oldest regulated horse races. The 2026 dates were August 8-10 and 21-23, with evening races staged at low tide. Learn what to expect and how to plan your visit.

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.

Learn to attend the Sanlúcar de Barrameda horse races on the beach with our guide to tickets, free viewing, and practical tips. Check official sources for current prices.

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.

Corpus Christi in Seville is one of Spain's most important religious festivals, marked by a solemn procession, flower-filled streets, and the ancient Seises dance. This guide explains when it happens, what to expect along the route, and how to plan your visit without missing key traditions.