Festivals in Guipúzcoa

San Sebastian Tamborrada

From 20th January to 20th January

Donostia-San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)

Tradition

On the 20th of January, for San Sebastian, the tamborradas (drummers) go through the streets of Donosti playing the marches of the maestro Sarriegi, a spectacle of colour and sound!

Irún Carnival

From 27th February to 5th March

Irun (Guipúzcoa)

The Irun Carnival is celebrated with the best music, dance and fun. The streets are filled with people to see the comparsas and share the good vibes and the illusion of the party. The giants and big-heads are also present.

Popular dishes of thouse festivals

Marmitako

(País Vasco)

Primeros platos

Basque stew with tuna, potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes. Rustic and comforting flavor. Simplicity and quality of fresh ingredients.

Where to eat the best marmitako?

Restaurante Xanti (Región: País Vasco)

Paseo de Anoeta, 30. San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)

Txinparta Sagardotegia (Región: País Vasco)

C. Illarra Berri Kalea, 2. 20018. San Sebastian (Guipúzcoa)

More restaurants where you can eat marmitako

Upcoming festivals

Patron Saint Festivities of San Sebastián de los Reyes and Bull Runs

From 27th August to 3rd September

San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid)

Thrilling bull runs, in which the bulls run through the streets for 820 meters at the end of August, captivating brave runners and spectators.

La Tomatina

31st August

Buñol (Valencia)

In August, the well-known festival of La Tomatina is celebrated in Buñol. An authentic campaign battle, where participants throw tomatoes as if there were no tomorrow.

The descendent of the Witch

31st August

Vidángoz/Bidankoze (Navarra)

The descendent of the Witch, is part of one of the festivities that take place in the town of Vidangoz (Navarra) and that honor Saint Augustine, considered the patron saint of this region of Spain.

Fiestas de la Vendimia y el Vino de Valdepeñas

From 31st August to 8th September

Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real)

Tradición anual que celebra la cultura vinícola desde 1948. Pisa de la Uva, desfiles, conciertos y catas de vino en un escenario de tradición y sabor. Una de las principales fiestas del vino y vendimia en España.

The Paloteo Dance of Longares

From 1st September to 8th September

Longares (Zaragoza)

If you want to experience on your skin the emotion of years of tradition to the sound of this hypnotic music to the rhythm of the sticks, you can't miss the Dance of the Paloteo de Longares, a unique experience!