A summer of festivals in Spain
Many of the most popular and fun festivals in Spain are held in the months of June, July, August and September. We will tell you about them so that you can enjoy your days of sunshine this summer in an original way.
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The bonfires of San Juan in Alicante
A spectacle of fire, music and colour, with thousands of people welcoming the summer in Alicante. Takes place towards the end of June.
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La Patum festival in Berga
A festival of street parades, theatre performances and games with fireworks, with fire and dance playing the key roles. It has been declared a World Heritage site and is celebrated in Berga (Barcelona) near the Corpus Christi celebrations, usually in June.
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Haro Wine Battle.
Haro, in La Rioja, is experiencing a very particular “war”. Wine is the ammunition and the best tactic for having fun. Takes place on 29 June.
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International Festival of the Celtic World
This macrofestival, a world landmark in folk music, takes place outdoors in a stunning natural setting. During the second weekend of July in Ortigueira, ..
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San Fermín bull-running festival
These are the most important festivities in Pamplona, Navarre, combining popular bull-running with a great deal of partying and fun o the streets. Experience them during the week of 7 July.
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Moors and Christians Festival in Villajoiosa
The recreation of a great battle, an exciting landing on the beach and colorful parades of Moors and Christians await you in Villajoyosa (Alicante), at the end of July.
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Canoeing festival. International Descent of the River Sella
Fun, tradition and sport in Asturias. The river Sella hosts a competition of thousands of canoeists racing from Arriondas to Ribadesella, with a popular fiesta on the banks of the river. Held on the first Saturday after 2 August.
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Viking Pilgrimage
Numerous Vikings attacking and replicas of 11th century ships arriving at the beach are the image of this fun recreation that takes place in Catoira (Pontevedra) the first Sunday in August.
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La Tomatina tomato festival
Thousands of people hurling tomatoes in a fun battle on the streets of Buñol, Valencia. Held on the last Wednesday in August.
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The “Cascamorras”
Everyone against the jester, covering him in paint. The festivity takes place in Guadix and Baza (Granada) at the start of September.