Program of Isla Cristina Carnival

Year 2024

It celebrates: From 22nd February to 8th March

Place: Isla Cristina (Huelva)

The Carnival of Isla Cristina is one of the oldest and most important in Spain, and the one that arouses more interest after Cadiz: its floats, dances and costume contests will not leave you indifferent. Festival of Andalusian Tourist Interest.

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The Isla Cristina Carnival is one of the oldest and most famous in Spain and is declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalusia, being one of the ones that arouses the most interest in the region. It is celebrated 40 days before Holy Week, coinciding with the “Burial of the Sardine” with Ash Wednesday, both the island people and foreigners actively participate and enjoy the group competition, Great Parade, Burial of the Sardine, as well as dances and costume contests.

Upcoming festivals

Grape Harvest Festival

From 3rd September to 18th September

Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)

We invite you to discover the Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jerez de la Frontera, a very popular festival in Andalusia in which activities related to wine take place.

Festivals and Pilgrimage of the Virgin of the Rock in Fuerteventura

From 9th September to 17th September

Betancuria (Palmas (Las))

A deeply rooted celebration that transcends the religious. Experience the vibrant fusion of culture, spirituality, and joy in this unique festivity. An event declared a Cultural Heritage Site, drawing thousands of visitors, enriching the local economy, and sharing the traditions of the island.

Festivals and Pilgrimage of the Virgin of the Rock in Fuerteventura

From 9th September to 17th September

Betancuria (Palmas (Las))

The Mojiganga of Graus

From 12th September to 15th September

Graus (Huesca)

In the festivities of San Vicente Ferrer a rich range of traditions, dances and a review of what has happened in the last year with the Mojiganga.

Festivities of the Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz in Cózar

From 13th September to 18th September

Cózar (Ciudad Real)

Patron saint festivities that bring together several ancestral traditions that you have to discover, such as El Toro de Fuego (The Bull of Fire), foot-tackle carts, and Las Tacillas, a unique game of chance that has been passed down from generation to generation since the 14th century.