15-20 December (approx.) Las Mananitas The traditional early mornings are usually held between December 13th and before Christmas Day, so the date varies each year. This festival consists of a mass at six o’clock in the morning and where every day is devoted to a butler (there are eight people in town, including two married men, two single men, two married women and two single women elected annually and who are responsible Read More ...
A busy programme is lined up for this year’s Madrid’s Jazz Festival (2 November – 4 December), now in its 18th year. Spain-holiday.com have some packages avaiable. There’s something for every taste, from the Canary Islands’ Timple Orchestra to the Cowboy Junkies, a Canadian blues/folk/rock band. Enjoy a long weekend away, staying right in the centre of Madrid in this stylish penthouse apartment property (property ref – 6493) with views Read More ...
A great way to explore Spain is an adventurous cycle tour. They are very economical and you can visit scenic spots, historical places and national parks while enjoying yourself just by following a set of cycling tips. Choosing a bicycle can by difficult since they have many different styles to choose from But each touring bike is designed for covering long distances. The wheel base is large in order to Read More ...
Medieval market: (14th -16th September) annual market located in the Plaza del Coso Viejo set in the Middle Ages. Christ Procession of Health and Water: afternoon on the last Saturday of April each year begins the cults of the Holy Christ of Health and Water, Patron of the city. That day is the day when the transfer takes place from the chapel of Lord, to the high altar, in what is Read More ...
In June, the Fair and Festivals are held in honor of the patron saint of Marbella, San Bernabe. For a week they develop various activities and performances which are divided into two: the Fair Day, which began in the old town and now is held in the Avenida Doctor Maiz Vinals, and the Feria de Noche. In October, the Fair and Festivals in honor of the patron saint of San Read More ...
Anyone who wants to make Christmas last a little bit longer may be interested in an unusual, seasonal event held every year in Spain’s Aragon region. Saragossa plays host to the Three Kings parade on January 5th, with events running into the following day. A colourful carnival accompanies the Three Kings, or Wise Men, as they ride through the city distributing sweets and presents to the crowds. People who have Read More ...
While much of the recent past has seen football dominating Spanish sports, the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Carlos Sastre’s Tour de France win, and Rafael Nadal’s triumph at Wimbledon have added to the sense that Spain is larger than football. Nevertheless, football wins, like the victory in the UEFA Euro 2008, are still much appreciated by the sports-watching public for whom football is still the most popular sport. Cycling Read More ...
Festival lovers enjoy Spain, as it seems there is always an interesting one to see, such as a festival celebrating the season, a saint, a particular region or a religious holiday. In Brunol, in Valencia, ‘La Tomatina’ is not to be missed. Taking place in late August, this yearly tomato fight dates back to 1945 — and it has been celebrated ever since then on the last Wednesday of the Read More ...
