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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. Courtesy of World Cruising Club Courtesy of World Cruising Club

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

22 Nov - 12 Dec 2009 (annual)

Launched in 1986, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is now a regular on the international sailing calendar. The transatlantic rally starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and crosses to…

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The San Silvestre Vallecana in Madrid. Courtesy of San Silvestre Vallecana

San Silvestre Vallecana

31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Madrileños put on their running shoes for the annual San Silvestre Vallecana - a 10km New Year's Eve dash through Madrid's Vallecas district.

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An engraving of a horse at the Hornos de la Peña Cave, Cantabria. Courtesy of Cultura de Cantabria

Hornos de la Peña Cave

1 Mar 2009 - 31 Jan 2010 (annual)

The Hornos de la Peña Cave contains prehistoric engravings of animal figures, including bison and horses. The fascinating artwork, approximately 18,000 years old, was discovered by Hermilio…

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Barcelona Half Marathon

Feb 2010 (annual)

Barcelona's Half Marathon gets the city warmed up before the full marathon takes place in early March. Starting at the Passeig de Picasso street and ending at the Arc de Triomf, the…

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Tolosa Carnival

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Tolosa Carnival is a jolly affair with revellers in a grand assortment of costumes, ranging from the simplest of jellabahs to far more extravagant outfits. The float parades create a…

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Barcelona Marathon

Mar 2010 (annual)

The Barcelona Marathon was first run in 1977 and has come on in leaps and bounds. Today thousands of entrants form a fast-running stream right through the city, from the northern suburbs of…

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Courtesy of Sitges Tourism Sitges Tourism Sitges Tourism

Sitges Vintage Car Rally

Mar 2010 (annual)

Gleaming vintage cars, dating from before 1924, parade along the Catalonian coast for crowds of spectators during the Sitges Vintage Car Rally. The antique vehicles start in Barcelona and race…

Herbie rides again! Courtesy of Rally Clásico Isla de Mallorca/G & B Mallorca Events Rally Clasico Isla Mallorca/G & B Mallorca Events

Mallorca International Classic Car Rally

Mar 2010 (annual)

The Mallorca International Classic Car Rally, or Rally Clásico Isla de Mallorca, is a celebration of historic motor sport that attracts rally teams and classic-car enthusiasts from all over Europe.

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Surfing in Fuerteventura

1 Oct 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 (annual)

The Canary Islands - nick-named "the Hawaii of the Atlantic" - are known for their near-perfect surfing spots. Fuerteventura, with its clean beaches and crystal-clear waters, attracts fans of…

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Superbike rider Ruben Xaus. Courtesy of http://www.worldsbk.com/

Superbike World Championship: Third Round

Apr 2010 (annual)

The Comunidad Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia hosts the third round of the 2009 Superbike World Championship. The circuit offers near-perfect views, so fans are treated to an…

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Canary Islands Rally

Apr 2010 (annual)

Every year huge crowds watch as domestic and international car rally competitors battle it out across the island. On the first day, the cars head around the north of the island, covering…

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Madrid Marathon

Apr 2010 (annual)

Over 120,000 runners have crossed the finishing line of the Madrid Marathon since it began in 1978. One million spectators line the city's main streets to provide support to the runners.

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Rafael Nadal, ATP European Player of the Year. Courtesy of Open SEAT 2006 Open SEAT 2006

Open Sabadell Atlántico

Apr 2010 (annual)

RCT Barcelona's clay courts host the Open Sabadell Atlántico, a top-ranking ATP World Tour 500 event, previously known as the Open Seat Godo. Many top names on the men's circuit compete for…

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Troy Bayliss celebrates victory. Courtesy of Ducati

Spanish Moto GP

May 2010 (annual)

The Moto Grand Prix in Jerez is one of the leading events of the season. Motorcycling fans attend in their thousands, many arriving days before, pitching their tents and savouring everything…

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Spanish Open

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

This year's Spanish Open golf tournament takes place at the PGA Golf de Catalunya in Girona. The superb location and a prime spot on the European Tour calendar should ensure that the event…

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Boats at Moll Vell, Palma de Mallorca. © Ajuntament de Palma - IMTUR

Palma de Mallorca International Boat Show

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

Palma de Mallorca hosts its International Boat Show in the Moll Vell port area of the city. A floating exhibition displaying 300 boats, the show focuses on recreational sailing and showcases…

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The infamous Wine Horse race at Caravaca de Cava's annual Festival of the Holy Cross. Courtesy of Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz

Festival of the Holy Cross

May 2010 (annual)

Caravaca de la Cruz celebrates the Festival of the Holy Cross with the town's infamous race of the "Wine Horses" (caballos de vino). Riderless horses, wearing beautifully embroidered coats…

Formula One: Spanish Grand Prix

May 2010 (annual)

The Circuit de Catalunya, just outside Barcelona, hosts the Gran Premio De Espana Telefonica 2009, otherwise known as the Spanish Grand Prix, the fifth race of the 2008 Formula One season.

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Jerez Horse Fair. Courtesy of Ayuntamiento de Jerez.

Jerez Horse Fair

May 2010 (annual)

Spain's world-renowned sherry-producing town of Jerez hosts the most important equine heritage event in the whole of Spain. The Feria del Caballo draws many thousands of visitors to witness…

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Cycling leg of the Ironman Lanzarote, © Atila Sbruzzo

Ironman Lanzarote

May 2010 (annual)

Around 800 athletes tackle a 3.8km (2.4 mile) swim, 180km (112.5 mile) cycle and a 42.2km (26.25 mile) run all in one day, at the Ironman Lanzarote triathlon.


Highlights

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

Las Palmas

22 Nov - 12 Dec 2009 (annual)

San Silvestre Vallecana

Madrid

31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Sitges Vintage Car Rally

Sitges

Mar 2010 (annual)