Visit the city of Alicante for its main festivities. The night of San Juan welcomes the arrival of summer with bonfires next to the water, on the Mediterranean beaches. You’ll really be impressed by the ninots, large carvings which are genuine satirical works of art, which will burn in the magical ritual of bonfires on the night of San Juan.
Enjoy a non-stop party in the incredible atmosphere in Pamplona during the San Fermín festivities. A time when equal importance is given to the renowned bull-running, the local clubs, musical bands and cultural events programmed throughout the city.
Legend has it that it was the discovery of the remains of Saint James the Apostle that led to the creation of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia. It would soon become a holy city and a destination for pilgrims that eventually gave rise to the Way of Saint James. The festivities are a blend of religious fervour and popular feeling and entertainment.
This is one of the traditions maintained throughout the country, but especially in the Region of Valencia and in Murcia. There are incredible parades to commemorate the confrontation between Moors and Christians for the control of Spain in the 13th century.
Come and enjoy one of the most
important global canoeing events which has been held since 1930. The banks of the River Sella are the best place from where to watch the race which runs from the town of Arriondas to the finish in Ribadesella.
It dates back to the 14th century, when the main social groups in the city (church, nobility, craftsmen and peasants) rode on horseback to a small rural chapel to pay homage to their patron saint.
