Category Archives: Festivals

Learn about the most amazing Festivals Spain offers all over. From Feria de Abril in Sevilla to San Fermin in Pamplona to Tomatina in Murcia.

Sevilla
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Posted on 02/08/2012 by Mark

Consider Seville as one of your main destinations while visiting Spain, holding an array of world class sights to visit and activities to participate to make you feel like a true local. Continue reading →

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Turron, Marzipan and other Christmas desserts in Spain
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Posted on 12/14/2011 by Jen

A Spanish Christmas dessert that is very traditional and typical you have to try and buy while in Spain. Continue reading →

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THE LONGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT BULLFIGHT FAIR IN THE WORLD: MADRID’S FERIA DE SAN ISIDRO
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Posted on 05/02/2011 by Muriel

The Feria de San Isidro in Madrid (Bullfight fair), organized in honor of the city’s Patron Saint, St. Isidore or “Isidro” the Farmer, is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 12th and end on Friday, June 2nd Continue reading →

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Las Fallas de Valencia
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Posted on 04/12/2011 by Alasdair

Las Fallas is the annual celebration of Saint Joesph in Valencia that has a long tradition and history. A very loud and boisterous festival full of fireworks, music, and burning of the traditional statues at the end of the week. Continue reading →

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Sevilla’s Semana Santa
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Posted on 02/20/2011 by Alasdair

Read about the importance of Holly Week in Spanish countries. Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Madrid
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Posted on 02/09/2011 by Carlos

An announcement of the start of the celebrations of the Chinese New Year Continue reading →

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