Must Visit Spanish Fiestas
Whilst a lot of people choose to visit Spain for the beautiful beaches and outstanding weather, the truly savvy know that to really get a taste of Spanish culture you should plan your trip around some of the fantastic festivals which take place around the country.
This list is by no means comprehensive; but these are some of our favourite festivals; well worth the hunt for cheap flights!
Sherry Festival, Jerez
You might think of it as granny’s favourite tipple, but in Spain sherry is serious business; particularly in Jerez de la Frontera where they hold the annual sherry festival on the first Saturday of September. During the festival (which celebrates the harvest) the Sherry King and Queen are crowned, there is a special mass to bless the vines, and the bodegas around the Plaza de Arenal let the sherry flow.
Running of the Bulls, Pamplona
Perhaps Spain’s most famous festival, the running of the bulls pits man against beast over the course of a week. Taking place over the second week of July, the festival is a celebration of bullfighting with the running bulls being used in the afternoon bullfighting show. If you want to run with the bulls you must be on the street by 7:30am, but a far more sensible option would be to watch from a balcony. As this festival takes place in the summer, you’ll need to book well in advance to catch those cheap flights to Spain. A little planning definitely goes a long way here.
Tomato Fight, Banyol
The next most popular Spanish festival, the tomato fight takes place on the last Wednesday in August between 11am and 1pm. There are problems with overcrowding during the festival, so some people recommend staying in Valencia and getting the train to Banyol. Just remember to bring a change of clothes for the journey home.
Las Fallas, Valencia
Of course, Valencia has it’s own festival with the famous Fallas taking place every March. Expect to see lots of ninots around the city; models of well known local figures and celebrities. The festival isn’t for the faint of heart, with brass bands marching down the street at 8am every day and pyrotechnic explosions from afternoon to evening. Valencia becomes one gigantic street party during this time, so don’t expect to get much in the way of sleep.
Tapas Fair, Seville
One of the lesser known festivals that tempts hungry foodies to Spain is the Tapas Fair of Seville, with at least 50 local establishments taking part officially. Prepare to sample the best of Spanish cuisine; from local meats and cheeses to seafood and vegetables.
So next time you see cheap flights to Malaga pop up, don’t just think beach holidays; think about all of the festivals you could be attending.
James writes for Skyscanner.net
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