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The Andalusian town of Baena hosts its annual Olive and Olive Oil Festival. Activities include free concerts and also a 'tapas route' through town, where Baena's cafes and restaurants serve…
On the eve of San Andrés day, the winemakers of Icod de los Vinos open their cellars to visitors. Meanwhile, local youths carry out an unusual tradition of sliding down the sloped streets on…
The meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) industry convenes at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, for the EIBTM. Visitors can get advice from expert panellists, discuss industry trends…
Founded in 1964 by German doctor Hans Schilling and his wife Marketta, El Bulli in Girona was voted the best restaurant in the world for the second year running in the 2007 S. Pellegrino…
In Torrox, the ingredients for the perfect Christmas party are 2000 kilos of flour and 500 litres of olive oil... At the annual Migas Festival visitors eat the traditional peasant breadcrumb…
Over 100 stalls occupy Plaza Mayor for the annual Madrid Christmas Market. Thankfully, you won't see many touristy knick-knacks, as locals visit this market to buy essential items for a…
If you're looking for unusual Christmas gifts, then the Madrid Christmas Craft Market on Plaza de España is the place to go. With over 200 stalls to browse, shoppers are bound to find a piece…
The mountain-top village of Moclín in Andalusia pays homage to its patron, Saint Anthony of Egypt, with the San Antón Festival of religious worship, lively partying and plenty of pork...
Fashionistas from all over the world head to Bread and Butter Barcelona at the Fira de Barcelona for their biannual fill of the forthcoming season's staple trends. Hundreds of designers, from…
During the last weekend of January, residents in Barcelona's Majorcan district, Gràcia, celebrate Sa Pobla. Gathering in the streets, they hail the passing drummers, costumed singers and red…
Vila de Cruces Chorizo Festival
Every year the small Galician town of Vila de Cruces is the setting for this chorizo festival. Stall after stall offers hanging sausages and you can have a full meal or buy your favourites to…
Carnival in Barcelona, timed just before the Lenten fast, is spent indulging in soon-to-be-forbidden pleasures. The city streets become a stage for lively celebrations, from tortilla-making…
Madrid's IFEMA exhibition centre hosts Salón de Gourmets, a forum of food and drink exhibitors and home to Spain's restaurant awards. Wander the stalls, sampling olives and chorizo, and watch…
Palm Sunday Celebrations in Barcelona
Palm Sunday (Fiesta de Ramos/Fira de Rams) is one of the most important events in Spain's Christian calendar. In Barcelona, a solemn procession winds from La Seu (the cathedral) in the old…
During Holy Week, the people of Avilés celebrate with the Fiesta del Bollo (Pastry Festival). Established over 100 years ago, the fiesta was originally designed to abolish the bitter rivalries…
Get creative at Enfanga't, Celrà's annual Ceramics Festival. For the first three days, professional artists give workshops on different sculpting techniques. The final two days make way for…
The town of Mora, proud owner of some of Spain's richest olive groves, dedicates the last weekend in April to its Fiesta de Olivo (Olive Festival).
Granada celebrates the Festival of the May Crosses by decorating its plazas, balconies, pavements and railings with eye-catching floral displays. The decorated "crosses" become focal points of…
Cordoba celebrates the first few days of May by decorating its squares and public spaces with floral crosses, known as the Cruces de Mayo. Countless neighbourhood and religious community…
Around 250 motorcycle exhibitors delight enthusiasts with the latest models, bike equipment and live demonstrations during this motorcycle show at the Fira de Barcelona. There's also the…
