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

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!

Fiesta del Motín in Aranjuez

From 1st September to 5th September

Aranjuez (Madrid)

From September 1 to 5 is celebrated the Fiesta del Motín in Aranjuez, an exciting popular festival that recalls the historic Mutiny of Aranjuez.

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.

Moors and Christians Festivities in Villena

From 4th September to 9th September

Villena (Alicante)

Moors and Christians Festivities in Villena

In September the Moors and Christians festivities are held in Villena, of National Tourist Interest, in honour of their patron saint, the Virgen de las Virtudes, who freed the city from the plague.

Entrance of bulls and horses of Segorbe

From 5th September to 11th September

Segorbe (Castellón)

The Entrada de Toros y Caballos de Segorbe is a spectacle that attracts thousands of spectators, who come to see how several riders skillfully guide a herd of bulls, without the presence of protective structures.