Festivals in Granada

May Crosses in Granada

From 1st May to 3rd May

Granada (Granada)

Floral

Come and experience the joy of spring at the May Crosses in Granada! Enjoy streets full of flowers, typical food, music, dance, and activities for the whole family. A festive celebration full of color and fun that you cannot miss.

San Isidro in Romilla la Nueva

15th May

Chauchina (Granada)

Festivities in Romilla la Nueva in honour of San Isidro Labrador.

May festivities in Aldeire

From 30th May to 3rd June

Aldeire (Granada)

Historical

At the end of May, Aldeire becomes a stage where Moors and Christians thank the patron saint of the town, the Virgin of the Rosary, for mediating between them.

Virgin of Carmen in Almuñecar

From 13th July to 16th July

Almuñécar (Granada)

Religious

Maritime procession, music, fireworks and a festive atmosphere that unites the community in honour of the patron saint of sailors. A spiritual and cultural experience on the coast of Andalusia.

Patron Saint Festivities of Las Gabias

From 3rd August to 7th August

Gabias, Las (Granada)

Patron Saint Fiestas in honour of Our Lady of Las Nieves Coronada. Days of coexistence, good atmosphere, activities and lots of fun. The perfect place to reconnect with friends, with oneself, and with the roots that define us as gabirros and gabirras.

New Year's Eve in August in Bérchules

6th August

Bérchules (Granada)

Tradition

In the town of Bérchules in Granada, New Year's Eve is celebrated in August! We invite you to discover this popular festivity that breaks the traditional schemes: New Year's Eve in August in Bérchules.

Patron saint festivities in honour of Nuestra Señora de Las Angustias

From 12th August to 15th August

Albuñuelas (Granada)

The procession and the floral offering in honour of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias is a highlight, as well as the procession of our Father Jesus, both of which attract people from other towns as the devotees remain deeply rooted far from our town.

The Cascamorras

6th September

Guadix (Granada)

Battles

The Cascamorras, is a festivity that is celebrated every year in Guadix and Baza, two cities in the province of Granada in Spain and whose purpose is the dispute of the statue of the Virgen de la Piedad.

Upcoming festivals

The Bujots Massacre

9th April

Ciutadella de Menorca (Baleares)

Discover a unique traditional Menorcan festival, where straw dolls representing well-known figures are shot down with blank-firing shotguns. A one-of-a-kind festival in the world celebrated in Ciutadella on Easter Sunday. Don't miss it!

Spring Festival of Murcia

From 9th April to 16th April

Murcia (Murcia)

Join the celebration of the arrival of spring and immerse yourself in Murcian culture. A week where you will experience the joy of the Bando de la Huerta, the excitement of the Entierro de la Sardina, the devotion of the Romería, and many other activities. Don't miss it!

The Piedaescrita Pilgrimage

10th April

Campanario (Badajoz)

A popular festival in honor of the Virgin of Piedraescrita, featuring a parade of tissue paper floats, music, and dance. It offers a countryside day with tasting of local cuisine, and ends with a party in the city center. Declared of Tourist Interest in Extremadura, it is a crowded and colorful event.

The Painted Eggs of Pola de Siero

11th April

Siero (Asturias)

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.

Medieval Days of Montiel

From 12th April to 14th April

Montiel (Ciudad Real)

Historical days related to the death of Pedro I of Castile, recreating the arrival of the king in Montiel, taking refuge in the Castle of the Star. We will see how life was in the 14th century and witness the famous Battle of Montiel.