Three Kings Parade in Alcoy-Alcoi

Young and old alike experience Christmas and the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Alcoy with special excitement. On the Sunday before 6 January, the day of the Three Kings, children dressed as shepherds parade with their flocks to present a gift to the newborn baby Jesus: this is the children's parade of “les Pastoretes”. ...

Festivities of 'La Vijanera'

With its origins in Roman traditions, the spectacle attracts the participation of crowds of residents wearing different masks, animal skins and brightly coloured clothing who play the role of figures such as “La Pepa” (symbol of the Spanish constitution), “The Madame” and “The Elderly” in an open-air theatrical performance. ...

Religious Play and Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar

The celebration starts with carol singing in the churches around the municipality and with a Nativity Scene contest. Then a Religious Play is represented, which includes several scenes such as the Roman Edict along the streets, the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem or the angel's Annunciation to the shepherds. ...

Carnavalcázar, the Carnival of Alcázar de San Juan

There is documentation showing that in 1813 the inhabitants of Alcázar de San Juan decided to hold a pagan dance on Christmas Eve, and that this was the start of the Carnival tradition that they still celebrate today. ...

New Year's Eve at Puerta del Sol

In the midst of a festive atmosphere, the wait culminates at midnight sharp, when the chimes of the clock at Puerta del Sol signal the moment to comply with custom at New Year's Eve: Say goodbye to the year by eating the 12 grapes in time for 12 months of prosperity in the coming year. ...

'El canto de la Sibila' (Song of the Sibyl) in Majorca

The song is sung by a young man (with no instruments, except the organ), who is accompanied by at least two altar boys, although people of all generations take part in the ritual to guarantee it is passed on. It is a living example of medieval religious folklore.

Run: San Silvestre Vallecana

This race is divided into two parts. We have the San Silvestre Popular race, open to any runner over 16 years old and the San Silvestre Vallecana Internacional, a much more exclusive event in which there are only 2,000 places for runners with a qualifying time of less than 39 minutes (men) and 45 minutes (women) to cover the 10 kilometres. ...

New Year's Eve in Pamplona

The Old Town is the heart of the festivities. The tradition of celebrating the New Year with creative costumes is relatively new but has gained a large following. Bold, classic and pop culture-inspired costumes take over the night, creating a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere.

The Keys to the City

This is a unique opportunity to discover new heritage spaces in Salamanca, some of which are less known or even closed. The Convent of San Esteban (according to history one of the favourite places for Christopher Columbus to meditate), the House of Santa Teresa, the Colegio Mayor del Arzobispo Fonseca and the Old Library of the University are ...

Jarramplas

“Jarramplas” is a character wearing a jacket, from which lots of multicoloured ribbons hang, and a conical mask with two horns and a giant nose. He traditionally runs around the streets of Piornal playing a little drum. The character takes part in the procession as a punishment as he represents a cattle rustler. ...

“La leyenda de Tartessos” mountain bike race

This competition is part of the UCI (International Cycling Union) calendar, brings together cyclists from around twenty countries and varies each year, guaranteeing unique experiences. The race involves three road stages and a time trial. ...

Canary Islands International Music Festival

This is an event whose objectives are: to enrich the islands’ cultural life, to give the Canary Islands international musical prestige, and to promote high-level cultural tourism. It is also the only European festival to take place in winter, thanks to the islands’ excellent climate. ...

Athletics: Bilbao Night Running Fest

This unique night race, which has been held in Bilbao since 2009, has established itself as one of the city's main sporting events. The 21-km long race kicks off at San Mamés Stadium and ends at the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, crossing symbolic places, like Euskalduna palace, Arriaga Theatre, the Gran vía or Zubizuri bridge. ...

The Almond Blossom Festival in Tejeda

Stew Fair

The town of Lalín, in Pontevedra, has been celebrating this festival for more than 40 years (it started in 1969). During this festival there is a broad range of events for the thousands of people who visit this town during the "stew season". ...

Moors and Christians Festival, Bocairent

The first week of February, Bocairent, in Valencia, celebrates its festival of Moors and Christians in honour of its patron saint, San Blas. It is one of the oldest Moors and Christians festivals celebrated in Spain. ...

Athletics: Seville Marathon

The route is 42 kilometres and 195 metres long, running through this city in Andalusia . The Olympic Stadium located on the Cartuja Island is the start and finish point. Within the different participation categories established, there are two for people with disabilities.

Carnival of Herencia

The Carnival of Herencia in Ciudad Real does not have a fixed date as it depends on the lunar calendar which also determines the dates of Easter Week and Lent. The colourful and vibrant festivities last two weeks and fill the town with costume contests and pasacalles parades. The carnival features several main characters. ...

Carnival festivities in Cadiz

The Cadiz carnival is known throughout the world as a huge street party. Eleven days of non-stop fun, originality and, more than anything else, mass participation. The whole city is transformed, the streets are filled with people intent on having a good time and making sure everyone else has a good time, singing, and enjoying themselves. ...

Eastern Ourense Entroidos

The inhabitants of each village, grouped in parades or “folións” and to the rhythm of bass drums, drums and even farm implements, visit those of neighbouring villages and participate in their festivities for several weeks. ...

Verín Carnival (O Entroido)

The celebrations begin with Thursday of "Compadres" and with "Corredoiro" Sunday, to the sound of rockets, brass bands and the first concentration of "cigarrones" (masked men who run encouraging people to participate) in the morning. ...

Cebreros Carnival

The Cebreros Carnival (Avila) is thought to be more than two centuries old. Nobody knows when it was first celebrated but the commitment of the residents to this carnival is a well-known fact (they held the event even when it was illegal!). ...

Filloa de Lestedo festival (Boqueixón, A Coruña)

The filloa is a European dish with a history of over fifteen centuries. It is prepared with flour, water, eggs and salt. It is accompanied by various sweet or savoury fillings and nowadays there are even gluten-free filloas. For two weeks, tastings, cooking classes, costume contests, musical performances and traditional local games take place. ...

Bodas de Isabel de Segura

Different scenes from the story of the Lovers of Teruel, who promised each other eternal love, will be recreated in the streets of Teruel, and the city will become a festival that will take us back to the 13th century. ...

Traditional fiesta of the carnival bullfights

During these fiestas, the inhabitants of Ciudad Rodrigo live for bullfights. Running of the bulls, capeas, returning of the bulls and novilladas form the central focus of this unique Carnival. The festival starts long before. As they say there: “Carnival comes with San Sebastián”. ...

Carnival of Miguelturra

The origin of the Carnival of Miguelturra in Ciudad Real has reached the present day thanks to oral tradition passed from generation to generation, as the oldest document to confirm it is only from 1898. ...

Badajoz Carnival

Some of the events that take place over the five days include: the Murgas Contest (on Friday), the Great Carnival Parade (with dozens of musical groups and thousands of people) and finally, to bring the festival to a close, the Burial of the Sardine takes place (on Shrove Tuesday). ...

Santoña Carnival

Its most distinctive feature is the so-called “Trial at the Bottom of the Sea”. It is a theatrical performance that serves as a festive epilogue in which, in the presence of all kinds of ocean creatures, a sea bream who has kidnapped a mermaid for love is put on trial. ...

Barcelona-Sitges International Period Cars Rally

This classic car rally has been held since 1959 and takes place between Barcelona and Sitges. The event attracts genuine museum pieces made between 1900 and 1924. The winners of the contest are not the fastest ones to complete the circuit but the motorists with the most original vehicles and the costumes most in keeping with the period of ...

Barcelona International Jazz Festival

Performances take place in many different settings, such as the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Auditori del Fòrum, the Conservatori del Liceu, and other concert halls. The event attracts prestigious jazz musicians from Spain and around the world. ...

Los Escobazos

The festival, rooted in pastoral traditions, celebrates the goatherds who would come down from the mountains guided only by the glow of torches of lit broom, a shrub that grows prolifically in this mountainous region. It is said that they greeted each other with lit broom torches as a sign of joy at seeing their family and friends. ...

Sailing: Ciutat de Palma Trophy

The city of Palma, in the Balearic Islands, hosts another edition of this championship, one of the most prestigious in dinghy sailing. The competition features the following classes: Optimist, Laser, Europa, 420 and Beneteau. The most spectacular should be the Optimist regatta, with more than 400 boats taking part.

Feast of the Inmaculada Concepción

The day of the Immaculate Conception is commemorated in Seville with the dance of the seises. This is a religious ceremony dating back several centuries in which the seises (choir boys) dance in front of the cathedral's main altarpiece. This only takes place three times a year. ...

Sailing: King's Cup for vintage boats. Minorca Classic Sailing

Minorca is especially attractive, and the competition is even more spectacular thanks to its crystal-clear turquoise waters. What's more, there are many different winds in the island and this makes the competition very interesting and exciting.

Santiago (é) Tapas

Santiago(é)Tapas is the perfect opportunity to discover the gastronomy of Santiago de Compostela through its tapas. It involves numerous bars, restaurants and taverns who all invent new and original creations, which are then judged by the customers. ...

The Reconquest of Vigo