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One thing Spain is loaded with, is festivals, some festivals are rather grand and a number are rather modest, many have a religious connection, some are historical, all provide a little insight in to Spanish culture. Some Spain festivals are worth arranging your travel plans around but do recognize during festivals the normal attractions of the city may close or have limited opening hours, hotels increase their prices and the streets may be packed.
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Festival of Moors and Christians
Held in a number of villages all over southern Spain, at various times of the year, the Moors and Christians festival reenacts events of the Re-conquest. Elaborate costumes, staged plays, parades and battles greet the visitor.
Paula Repo and Pasi Rein share their photos and give some background on this thoroughly Spanish festival.
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RUNNING WITH THE BULLS OF PAMPLONA
Jaed Muncharoen Coffin shares his personal experience of running with the bulls in Pamplona's Saint Fermin Festival.
The Fermin Festivals last for a week in July (6 to 14) but the most important date is the running of the bulls on July 7. There is more to this festival than just the running of the bulls; the festival is named after the city's patron saint, expect to see processions, fireworks, bullfights and dancing. Peta has its own competing event 'running of the nudes' on July 5. Hotel rates double and triple during the Femin Fiesta , couples should expect to pay around 300+ euros for a nights lodging in a three star hotel. |
Valencia Fiesta of the Fallas
The art of joking. Fire that wipes out the old and brings forth the new has culminated this fiesta of Fallas for hundrets of years. - photos and text provided by Paula Repo and Pasi Rein
To my mind this is one of the most amazing festivals of Spain. A lot of work goes in to making these fantastic creations of art but only a few will be saved from the fire. |
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The Holy Week and April Fair Festivals in Seville
Two of the top festivals of Spain Holy Week (Semana Santa) is observed from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. The April Fair (Fería de Abril) is held two weeks after Semana Santa and carries on for a week.
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