Festivals in Asturias

The Bollo Festival in Avilés

The Bollo Festival in Avilés

From 30th March to 1st April
Avilés (Asturias)
Tradition
Celebrate the end of Holy Week with parades of floats, music and dance, and enjoy the traditional and delicious Bollo. Join the massive street feast and live the most authentic Asturian experience. We're waiting for you!
The Painted Eggs of Pola de Siero

The Painted Eggs of Pola de Siero

11th April
Siero (Asturias)
Tradition
Discover the painted eggs in La Pola de Siero. Since the 18th century, this colorful Asturian tradition has been filled with color with these hand-decorated eggs. Admire the miniature works of art and be surprised by the variety of motifs you can find.

Cider Festival of Nava

From 7th July to 9th July
Nava (Asturias)
Gastronomic
An iconic celebration honoring this beverage. With concerts, cider tastings, and notable events like the Escanciadores Contest, it attracts thousands of people each year. An unmissable experience for cider lovers.
Virgin of Carmen and Magdalena Festivities in Cangas del Narcea

Virgin of Carmen and Magdalena Festivities in Cangas del Narcea

From 16th July to 22nd July
Cangas del Narcea (Asturias)
Religious
Declared Festivals of Touristic Interest in Asturias, the celebrations of El Carmen and La Magdalena feature dazzling fireworks displays and the thrilling 'Descarga' in honor of the Virgen del Carmen. An unforgettable experience you shouldn't miss.

Gijón Natural Cider Festival

From 19th August to 27th August
Gijón (Asturias)
Gastronomic
The Festival that brings the summer to an exciting close with urban art, cider pouring courses, tastings, a world record for simultaneous pouring and a festive atmosphere that permeates the city. Immerse yourself in Asturian cider culture in a unique event.

San Mateo Festivities in Oviedo

From 15th September to 24th September
Oviedo (Asturias)
Fair
Marking the beginning of the academic year, its program stands out for concerts, opera at the Campoamor Theater, and children's activities at the Campo de San Francisco, with traditions like the pilgrimage and the 'bollo preñado' meal. Don't miss out on the nightlife in the old town and the fireworks at the Winter Park.
Feast of the Humanitarians in San Martín de Aller

Feast of the Humanitarians in San Martín de Aller

11th November
Aller (Asturias)
Religious
The Asturian bagpipes sound in the streets of Moreda, to announce one of the most typical and iconic popular festivities of autumn in Asturias. On the 11th of November, the Fiesta de los Humanitarios is celebrated in San Martín de Aller.

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Cachopo
Photo: Turismo Asturias - Joaquín Fanjul

Cachopo

(Principado de Asturias)
Veal fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. A delicacy of Asturian cuisine.

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La Orotava Patronal Festivities

From 9th June to 18th June
Orotava, La (Sta. Cruz de Tenerife)
Experience the magic of La Orotava's patronal festivities: tradition, religious devotion, and folklore come together in a unique celebration. Flower and volcanic rock carpets, pilgrimages, and cultural events await you in this charming municipality in Tenerife.

Medieval Days of Briones

From 17th June to 18th June
Briones (Rioja, La)
Medieval Days of Briones
The Medieval Days of Briones, takes place on the third weekend of June of each year and these are intended to remember the time of the fourteenth century, where most of the inhabitants participate in the different ceremonies.

Fallas in honor of the Virgen de Ribera

17th June
Pobla de Segur, La (Lérida)
Fallas in honor of the Virgen de Ribera
Discover the ancestral fire ignited by the summer solstice, the torches descending the mountain, the offering to the Virgin, the sardanas, and the rich cuisine of Pallars Jussà. Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Paso del Fuego and Móndidas

23rd June
San Pedro Manrique (Soria)
Paso del Fuego and Móndidas
On June 23 El Paso del Fuego and Móndidas, is celebrated in San Pedro in Soria, where a large crowd of people to carry out an ancestral event that consists of an initiatory ritual to achieve immortality.

The Compromise of Caspe

From 23rd June to 25th June
Caspe (Zaragoza)
For three days, a medieval town in Caspe is reenacted to exemplify the pact that resolved the lack of an heir to the crown in an exemplary manner. With a rich program of recreational and cultural activities.

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The San Fermines

From 6th July to 14th July
Pamplona/Iruña (Navarra)
Since XII century

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