From the bullrunning in Pamplona to the tomato fight in Bunyol, Spain is renowned for its fiestas. But there’s so much more on offer than these international events as every single city, town and village celebrates local festivities at some point during the year.
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Running of the Bulls in Pamplona – San Fermin
The festival of San Fermín, or the Running of the Bulls as it’s more commonly known outside Spain, officially begins at midday on 6th July every year with the ‘Chupinazo’ which takes place on the balcony of the Casa Consistorial in Pamplona. Thousands of people congregate in the square awaiting …
La Tomatina Festival – Tomato Fight
La Tomatina tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia happens every year on the last Wednesday in August though the partying starts earlier in the week. The highlight of the festival is the tomato fight which takes place between 11am and 1pm on that day. The event has become one of …
Las Fallas Festival – Valencia
Whilst thousands of festivals are celebrated all over Spain throughout the year there are only a few that bring overseas visitors specifically for the event. The Fallas fiesta which takes place in Valencia from 15th to the 19th of March every year is undoubtedly one of those ‘super-festivals’ attracting many …
Weekend City Breaks Ideas
Spain is made up of 17 regions known as “comunidades autónomas”. Each of these communities displays real diversity in their cultural and culinary traditions. From Catalonia and the Basque Country to Galicia and Andalucia, visitors can enjoy limitless travel through these fascinating regions.
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Garlic Prawns Recipe
Gambas al Pil Pil Garlic prawns served in tapas bars and restaurants all over Spain …
Spanish Tortilla Recipe
Tortilla de Patatas Spanish tortilla (or potato omelette) was my favourite breakfast when I lived …
Patatas Bravas Recipe
Spicy Spanish Potatoes Patatas Bravas involves fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce and it …