If you’re planning a spring trip to Spain in 2025, you may find yourself in the middle of something quite extraordinary. Semana Santa 2025, or Holy Week, takes place from 13th to 20th April, and it’s one of the most culturally rich and emotionally powerful times to visit the country….
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Adjusting to Spanish Culture
Father’s Day in Spain: Celebrating ‘El Día del Padre’
By Steve Wilson, Manchester-born wanderer now soaking up the Spanish sun Father’s Day in Spain: This is a Brit’s insight and guide to celebrating ‘El Día del Padre’ here on the Costas. Right, so I’ve found myself in Spain for Father’s Day this year and, blimey, it’s a bit different…
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Cascamorras Guadix & Baza
You really should experience the festival of the Cascamorras Guadix & Baza battle, which takes part between these two towns in the month of September. Join the tens of thousands who take part! El Cascamorras is the main figure in this ritual. Chosen by the Brotherhood of the Virgen de…
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Innocents Day In Spain
One thing to watch out for over the Christmas period is Innocents Day or Día de los Santos Inocentes. Think of this as a version of April Fools Day, but in winter, in Spain. Día de los Santos Inocentes: Spain’s Day of Pranks and Playful Traditions In Spain, December 28th…
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Bous A La Mar Denia
It’s safe to say that the annual Bous a la Mar Denia festival blends tradition with controversy. I’m not here to suggest you attend it, but at the end of the day it’s down to you guys to make your own choices on evens where animals are used for entertainment…
Festivals and Traditions
Red Days In Spain 2025
Red Days In Spain 2025 To Put In Your Diary. Plan Your Vacation: Spain’s Public Holidays 2025 Revealed
Festivals and Traditions
Experience Local Culture: San Juan Festival
Typically in Spain, there are different names to this event, depending on who you speak to and where you are. The majority refer to it as San Juan but don’t get too concerned if you hear it called the San Joan Festival Background of San Juan Festival (Fiesta de San…
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Unveiling The Rich Tradition Of Spain’s El Gordo Lottery
The literal translation of “El Gordo” in English is “The Fat One”. Yes I know, as this is a pet nickname a mate of mine likes to refer to me as, although the cheeky *&^%*&^%* says he means I am well built and statuesque, not just fat. However, in the…
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Unleashing Summer Festivities: All About The Chupinazo Rojales
Chupinazo Rojales: An Unmissable Spanish Fiesta. Immerse yourself in this lively local festival featuring entertainment, parades and family-friendly activities
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Croquette Week in Torrevieja 2024
We have the information for the Croquette Week in Torrevieja for 2024