Free Tastings festivals

Higuillo Festival

20th January

Villasandino (Burgos)

Religious

The Fiesta del Higuillo, in Villasandino, Burgos, is part of the festivities in honour of San Sebastián, held on 20 January.

Botillo Exaltation Festival

From 1st February to 3rd February

Bembibre (León)

Gastronomic

In February, Bembibre (León) celebrates the Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo, a typical sausage from El Bierzo which becomes the protagonist of the event.

Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda in Fonz

From 2nd February to 5th February

Fonz (Huesca)

Religious

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.

Partir la Vieja in Arriate

14th March

Arriate (Málaga)

Tradition

The Feast of “Partir la Vieja” brings the whole family together in the countryside to forget the fast and challenge the old Lent. A special occasion that is worth living and that you cannot miss!

San Pascual Bailón celebration in Terrer with a big pot of beans

16th May

Terrer (Zaragoza)

Religious

17 pots of beans cooked with love and tradition by the people of Terrer, to leave you with a good taste in your mouth from this celebration.

Puertollano's Feast of the Holy Vow

From 24th May to 25th May

Puertollano (Ciudad Real)

Tradition

Discover the centuries-old tradition of the Holy Vow in Puertollano. Enjoy the blessing of rolls, the cow parade, the bonfires, and the delicious sacred stew. Awards, medieval market, and a photography rally complete this unique experience.

Cider Festival of Nava

From 7th July to 9th July

Nava (Asturias)

Gastronomic

An iconic celebration honoring this beverage. With concerts, cider tastings, and notable events like the Escanciadores Contest, it attracts thousands of people each year. An unmissable experience for cider lovers.

Falces Garlic Day

From 29th July to 30th July

Falces (Navarra)

Gastronomic

El Ajo Rojo de Falces has its own festival in July, with tastings, a craft market and brass bands, historical visits and many activities for all audiences.

Festivities of the Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz in Cózar

From 13th September to 18th September

Cózar (Ciudad Real)

Tradition

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.

O Grove Seafood Festival

From 29th September to 12th October

Grove, O (Pontevedra)

Gastronomic

The municipality of O Grove is known throughout Galicia as the cradle of good seafood, and the Seafood Festival is the perfect occasion to exalt these delicacies with seafood products.

Feast of Fabada

From 30th September to 2nd October

Lourenzá (Lugo)

Gastronomic

The Feast of Fabada is a gastronomic event that takes place in Galicia, Spain, and brings together thousands of people every year in the town of Lourenzá.

The First Cutting of the Honey in Ayora

From 7th October to 9th October

Ayora (Valencia)

Gastronomic

At the beginning of October, the Valencian town of Ayora celebrates the Primer Corte de la Miel, a gastronomic festival with many activities for all ages, based around its star product: honey.

Saffron Rose Festival in Consuegra

From 20th October to 29th October

Consuegra (Toledo)

Gastronomic

The Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán (Saffron Rose Festival) is held on the last weekend of October. It is a tradition in Consuegra (Toledo) to showcase the traditions of La Mancha culture.

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.

Festivities of San Clemente in Lorca

From 11th November to 23rd November

Lorca (Murcia)

Representation

The Fiestas of San Clemente in Lorca last approximately 10 days and culminate on 23 November, the day of San Clemente, a time to enjoy a medieval atmosphere, in keeping with the time when the Christians recovered the city.

Feast of Magosto or San Martín Patron Saint Festivities in Ourense

From 11th November to 11th November

Ourense (Orense)

Gastronomic

Chestnuts, fire, food and drink are the ingredients of the Magosto Festival in Ourense, where ancestral beliefs come together with a festive and magical atmosphere, are you going to miss it?

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.