The most iconic local festivals in Spain

La Tomatina is a tomato fight held in Buñol and attracts participants from all over the world. It is a unique and fun festival that has become an iconic event.

• Pure and unadulterated filthy fun

• Unusual fiesta that brings together crowds of people

Andalusia Day is an iconic regional holiday commemorating the 1980 referendum, marking the achievement of full autonomy for Andalusia. It is celebrated with various cultural activities and institutional events.

• Celebrations in squares and streets

• Great opportunity to explore emblematic corners

• It is celebrated with parades, concerts and sporting activities

• Flamenco and sevillanas shows

Galicia Day, celebrated on July 25th, is the official holiday of the autonomous community and coincides with the feast of St. James the Apostle. This date commemorates Galician identity with cultural events and institutional events, making it a day of great significance for the region.

• Galician Homeland Day

• Official community holiday

Las Fallas are famous for their monumental papier-mâché figures that are burned at the end of the festival. This celebration in Valencia is an explosion of art, music, and tradition.

• Celebrates the coming of spring

• Features 700 colorful statues throughout the city

• Deeply rooted in Valencia's culture

• Opportunity for collective creativity

Although not celebrated on February 28th, Málaga's Semana Grande (Big Week) is an important festive period in the city that includes the presentation of awards and honorary titles, coinciding with the celebration of Andalusia Day.

• Combines tradition and popular music

• It is joy and fun

• Promotes coexistence

• Celebrate the culture and traditions of Malaga and Andalusia

The Cádiz Carnival is one of Spain's most iconic local festivals, recognized as a "street party" event, with eleven days of nonstop fun, originality, and citizen participation.

• Funny and humorous image

• Of International Tourist Interest

• A perfect opportunity to get to know the city and enjoy the wit and grace of the people of Cadiz.

• Continuous fun, originality and participation

The April Fair in Seville is a week-long celebration of non-stop music, dancing, and flamenco dresses. It is a celebration of Andalusian culture and one of Spain's most iconic festivals.

• Music creates a special atmosphere

• Food creates a special atmosphere

• Dancing creates a special atmosphere

• General joy creates a special atmosphere

San Fermin is world-famous for its bull runs, where people run in front of the bulls. This festival in Pamplona attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a symbol of Spanish culture.

• Thousands of spectators attend

• Celebrated annually

The traditional entry of the Moors and Christians is a symbolic event celebrated in Valencia on October 9, recreating historical events and adding a cultural and festive component to the commemoration.

Catalonia's National Day is the national holiday of Catalonia and is commemorated annually on September 11. It commemorates the fall of Barcelona in 1714 and the loss of Catalan liberties, and is a day of affirmation of Catalan identity and culture.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is another of Spain's most important and famous local festivals, also recognized as a festival of International Tourist Interest. It is known for its spectacular parades and festive atmosphere, which attract thousands of visitors.

• Hundreds of thousands of people gather every year to enjoy it.

• The most important carnival in Europe, and the second in the world

Hispanic Heritage Day, also known as Spain's National Day, is an emblematic celebration that commemorates the meeting of Europe and the Americas. It is a day of great cultural and linguistic significance.

• It is celebrated throughout the Spanish territory

• Citizens can participate in most military events.

Valencian Community Day, celebrated on October 9, commemorates the entry of King James I into Valencia in 1238, marking a historic and festive milestone deeply rooted in the region.

• It commemorates the entry into the city of Valencia of the King of Aragon, James I, in 1238.

The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival is a vibrant and colorful celebration, considered one of Spain's most iconic local festivals. It offers a wide variety of events, from queen competitions to parades and musical performances.

• Features the Drag Queen Gala

• Includes the Great Parade

• Features the Burial of the Sardine

• Celebrates the Murgas contest since 1977

Bilbao's Semana Grande, also known as Aste Nagusia, is the city's main festival and is held annually for nine days at the end of August. It is notable for its rich cultural program, which includes music, theater, Basque folklore, and the iconic fireworks, as well as the txosnas (a traditional Spanish grilled meat market) and the figure of Marijaia as its symbol.

• Success of the activities

• Emotion, tradition and Basque pride

• Fun and excitement