FERIA DE ABRIL
Two weeks after Easter, Seville launches the ferias season, its popular ...Read more
SEMAINE SAINTE
Throughout Andalusia, the pasos, decorated altars laden with flowers, will ...Read more
ROMERÍA DE LA VIRGEN DE LA CONSOLACIÓN
Read moreThis romería, a kind of pilgrimage, takes place every year in honor of the Virgin of Consolation, patron saint of the city. It begins at dawn when a large number of pilgrims gather at the Church of Our Lady of Consolation. From there, the statue of the Virgin is carried to the area of El Calvario, about 12 kilometers from Osuna. This is an opportunity to share a festive moment but also to cross beautiful landscapes.
FÊTE DE SAN ARCADIO
It is held in honor of the patron saint of Osuna, San Arcadio, who was ...Read more
FÊTE DU SAINT PATRON DE ECIJA
Read moreIn keeping with tradition, but also with a municipal decision that dates back to the 15th century, Ecija celebrates its patron saint, San Pablo Apostol. His statue is paraded through the city, accompanied by the brotherhoods of the city, starting from the church of Santa Barbara to the church of Santo Domingo. In this last church, the mass is held and the miracle of San Pablo is read in old Castilian: the healing of a young Ecijano, Antón de Arjona.
FÊTE DE L'IMMACULÉE CONCEPTION
Read moreIn Seville, the feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated together with the traditional dance of the seises, in the cathedral. The dancers, who are now at origin, are dressed in silver and silver costumes. The show takes place in the afternoon, usually at 17 pm. The ceremonies are short-lived, with the exception of the solemn masses of the festival's main days, which offer the possibility of travelling over time, in an exceptional setting, before the imposing altarpiece of Seville cathedral.
DÉFILÉ DES ROIS MAGES
Perched on their tanks, they throw candy at children, during cabalgatas, ...Read more
FÊTE DE LA VIERGE
Read moreIn the Cathedral of Seville, the statue of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes, proclaimed patroness of the Archdiocese of Seville by Pope Pius XII, is located in the Royal Chapel. Every August 15, she leaves the Cathedral at 8:00 a.m. through the Puerta de Palos to be carried in a procession around the Cathedral, following the streets Placentines, Alemanes, Avenida de la Constitución, Fray Ceferino González, Plaza del Triunfo, Plaza de la Virgen de los Reyes and makes her return to the sound of bells. A procession marked by 4 stops punctuated by religious acts.
FÊTE DE L'HISPANITÉ
In reference to the discovery of America, on October 12, 1492, this day is ...Read more
CORRIDAS GOYESQUES DE RONDA
Read moreThey take place on the occasion of the Feria de Pedro Romero, a bullfighter born in Ronda and inventor of contemporary bullfighting, and are the highlight of the event, the first of which took place in 1954, on the occasion of the bicentenary of the Real Maestranza de Ronda. On this occasion, the bullfighters wear traditional costumes similar to those worn in Goya's time, amply decorated with embroidery. The fair also includes a competition for carriages of old 19th century carriages.
CORPUS CHRISTI
This festival is dedicated to the sacrament of the Eucharist. On this ...Read more
SEMANA SANTA
Throughout Andalusia, the pasos, decorated altars laden with flowers, are ...Read more
CHANDELEUR
Read moreDeeply rooted in Spain and Andalusia since the early tenth century, this festival of candles or light coincides with the increase of the hour of the days. In the Catholic tradition, it honors the Virgin and the presentation of her child in Jerusalem. It is very popular in southern Andalusia, especially in Estepa. It is marked by lively celebrations, with the dove or turtle dove as symbols, as well as candles. If the candles remain lit or not, it augurs a good or bad year.
FÊTES DU CASCAMORRAS
On September 6 and 9, Guadix and Baza will playfully stage a rivalry ...Read more
CARNAVAL D’ALHAMA DE GRANADA
Its traditional masks, with a cloth on which a face is painted, attract the ...Read more
FÊTE DES CRUCES DE MAYO
Read moreOn the occasion of this festival of the Cruzes, crosses, which would date from the 16th century, the whole city, streets, squares, patios, shop windows are covered with flower crosses. The most beautiful ones are rewarded and it is often the Albaicín and Realejo districts that win, notably the Plaza Larga and the Corrala de Santiago. In these districts, people dress in flamenco, sing, dance and share salaíllas (salted bread), beans, cod and many drinks. Very appreciated by young people, it is often shared on Instagram.
LA TOMA DE GRENADE
Read moreEvery year, the city celebrates the toma, or capture, of Granada in commemoration of January 2, 1492, the date on which King Boabdil " el chico " handed over the keys of the city to the Catholic Kings. The festivities begin with a visit to the tombs of the Catholic Kings, located in the Capilla Real, followed by a mass. At the end a parade of local authorities goes through the city with a replica of the banner that Fernando the Catholic gave to the city. The ceremony ends with the presentation of the banner on the balcony of the town hall, plaza del Carmen.
MARCHÉS DE NOEL
From the beginning of the month, you can see them blooming in all the towns ...Read more
SAINT-SYLVESTRE
Wherever you are, you should eat a raisin at every stroke of midnight. The ...Read more