Spain festival guides

Corpus Christi in La Orotava is a highlight of Tenerife's calendar, but Puerto de la Cruz serves as the convenient base. Compare the two and learn how to make the most of the festival, from watching the alfombristas at work to catching a bus up the hill.

The Corrida Goyesca is Ronda's most iconic bullfight, held each September at the Real Maestranza bullring. Learn about its history, unique Goya-inspired dress code, and how to secure tickets for this highly sought-after event.

Día de Santiago on July 25 is Santiago de Compostela's biggest celebration, blending religious solemnity with popular festivity. Discover the history, the cathedral Mass with the Botafumeiro, the spectacular fireworks on the eve, and practical tips for visiting during the crowds.

The Dragnaval is one of the most anticipated events of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival. Learn what it is, how the competition works, when and where it takes place, and how to secure tickets for this dazzling drag spectacle.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the Andalusian port where Magellan's fleet departed in 1519, commemorates its role in the first circumnavigation through monuments and cultural events. Explore the Legua Cero clock, the Church of Nuestra Señora de la O, and other heritage sites that keep the voyage's memory alive.

Seville’s April Fair is a week-long celebration where Andalusian cooking takes center stage. From crispy fried fish and Iberian ham to refreshing rebujito and manzanilla, the casetas serve a feast for the senses. Find out what to try and where to eat without a private invitation.

Seville's April Fair (Feria de Abril) is famous for its private casetas, but you don't need an invitation to join the fun. This guide details the public casetas—municipal, district, union, and vegan options—and explains how to navigate the fairground as a non-member.

Feria de Abril in Seville is a week-long festival of flamenco, horse carriages, and illuminated casetas, held two weeks after Easter. Plan your visit with insights on the Real de la Feria, public casetas, dress code, and daytime versus night experiences.

No ticket gets you into the private casetas at Seville's Feria de Abril; access is by invitation or membership. The grounds and public casetas are free. Here's how invitations work and how to make the most of the fair without one.

Discover when the Feria de la Manzanilla lights up Sanlúcar de Barrameda each year, how the date is tied to the Romería del Rocío and Corpus Christi, and what the daily rhythm looks like from the alumbrado to the horse races on the beach.

The Feria de la Manzanilla is Sanlúcar de Barrameda's springtime fair, held along the Guadalquivir riverfront near Doñana National Park. Named for the local fortified wine, it fills the fairground with casetas, music, sevillanas, and coastal food. This guide covers typical timing, the setting, caseta culture, food and drink, horse traditions, and practical planning tips, including how to verify official dates and events.

Ronda's Feria de Pedro Romero is a unique September fair dedicated to a bullfighter. It features a daytime horse fair in the historic center, lively evenings, and culminates in the Corrida Goyesca. Our guide covers timing, structure, and practical tips for visiting.