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Holidays and Fiestas in Spain

Posted in: Fiestas - Dec 21, 2016 - 2:32 PM Info for new arrivals - Dec 21, 2016 - 2:32 PM
There are 14 public holidays or fiestas a year in Spain


Alcoy Cabalgata - The oldest Three Kings parade in Spain

Posted in: Costa Blanca - Dec 20, 2016 - 2:57 PM Fiestas - Dec 20, 2016 - 2:57 PM
The Three Kings parade in towns and villages in Spain on the night of January 5th each year


The importance of October 12 in Spain and around the world

Posted in: Fiestas - Oct 12, 2016 - 11:05 AM
(Día de la Hispanidad) – The day of the Spanish world - is Spain’s national day is commemorated with a military parade and coincides with La Virgen del Pilar fiesta.


Es Castell on Menorca is going to re-enact the end of British domination

Posted in: Menorca - Oct 9, 2015 - 5:51 AM Fiestas - Oct 9, 2015 - 5:51 AM
This Monday, Spain’s National Fiesta and the Fiesta of the Virgin Pilar, the town of Es Castell will commemorate for the last time this tourist season the hoisting of the Soria Regiment flag after the Amiens Treaty.


The origin of the night of San Juan – the shortest night of the year

Posted in: Fiestas - Jun 23, 2015 - 2:04 PM
Bonfires are at the centre of the event, with wishes, bathing at midnight and dancing until dawn


El Vitor: Mayorga de Campos

Posted in: Fiestas - Sep 25, 2014 - 1:01 PM
This fiesta in Valladolid has a strong link to Peru


Spanish War of Independence - The Motín de Aranjuez

Posted in: History - Sep 23, 2014 - 11:56 PM Fiestas - Sep 23, 2014 - 11:56 PM
A fiesta takes place in Aranjuez every September, which commemorates the events which took place in this town, 47 kilometres from Madrid, in March 1808, a re-enactment of what is known as the ‘Motín de Aranjuez,’ one of the key events in the run-up to the Spanish War of Independence.


The British Tomatina could become a reality

Posted in: Fiestas - Sep 16, 2014 - 7:40 PM
If there is one Spanish fiesta known worldwide for its implausibility, it is the Tomatina in Buñol, Valencia. Each year the television stations around the world show the pictures of the massive tomato fight as the streets and the people turn red.


The dreadful spectacle that is ‘Toro de la Vega’ was seen again yesterday in the town of Tordesillas (Valladolid)

Posted in: Fiestas - Sep 16, 2014 - 1:44 PM
Toro de Vega consists of crowds of people, including children, chasing the bull through the town streets until they reach the Vega, the meadow where the end game takes place.


La Cordá is the most spectacular firework display in the world

Posted in: Barcelona & Cataluña - Sep 1, 2014 - 1:12 PM Fiestas - Sep 1, 2014 - 1:12 PM
It takes place in Paterna (Valencia) and this year a record number of fireworks have been used, 65,000 up on last year by 8,000.


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