Festivals in Cantabria

Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar

5th January

Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)

Representation

Every 5th January you can enjoy the Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar, an experience where all those attending will witness an authentic journey into the past.

Festivities of the Virgin of the Sea in Santander

From 27th May to 29th May

Santander (Cantabria)

A religious and cultural event that is celebrated every year. The faithful meet on the island and hermitage that bear the name of the virgin to pray and demonstrate their devotion to her. The festivity includes folkloric activities, a picnic and a pilgrimage with religious songs and good food. It attracts devotees and visitors from far and wide.

Santander's Baños de Ola (Ocean Baths)

From 13th July to 16th July

Santander (Cantabria)

Tradition

Queen Isabel II promoted this therapeutic trend, and El Sardinero, the first Spanish beach to embrace it. A captivating and healthy tradition. The festival offers beach activities for all, concerts, workshops, and other celebration spots throughout the city.

Santander Big Week

From 21st July to 30th July

Santander (Cantabria)

Festivities in honour of the Patron Saints San Emeterio and San Celedonio, who, according to legend, were two Roman soldiers who did not renounce Christianity and whose heads were carried by boat to the Santander coast.

The Battle of Flowers in Laredo

26th August

Laredo (Cantabria)

Floral

On the last Friday in August, Laredo celebrates the Battle of Flowers, a festival where floats decorated with flowers compete to be the most colourful and best decorated, and music takes over the streets.

The Orujo Festival

From 11th November to 13th November

Potes (Cantabria)

Gastronomic

The Orujo Festival is a popular tradition that takes place in Potes, Cantrabria on the second weekend of November and where one of the oldest and most popular liquors in this region of Spain is tasted.

Upcoming festivals

Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda in Fonz

From 2nd February to 5th February

Fonz (Huesca)

Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda in Fonz

In February, the Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda take place in Fonz. They have been celebrated for more than four centuries and attract visitors from all over Spain.

Moors and Christians in Bocairent

From 3rd February to 6th February

Bocairent (Valencia)

The colourful and majestic festivities with a great tradition continue to decorate the streets of this small town in the interior of the province of Valencia. More than 2,000 festeros and festerteras actively participate in the big days of the festivities, along with the rest of the citizens who are, without doubt, also a fundamental part of the Moors and Christians.

Stew Fair in Lalín

From 12th February to 12th February

Lalín (Pontevedra)

During the Cocido Fair in Lalín, the streets get dressed up to pay tribute to the characteristic dish of the local gastronomy. When you try it, you will be captivated.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival

From 15th February to 10th March

Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las (Palmas (Las))

The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the oldest and most renowned festivals, the streets are dressed up for the party, with lots of colour, music and joy in every corner.