Are you planning your vacation? If you have not yet chosen your destination, we will offer you a visit to a sunny and beautiful country where you not only enjoy delicious food,
Wonderful Spanish and dizzying views, but also have fun on the local holidays there, which you will remember for a long time and which you will tell even longer. It is time to move to warm Spain and find out what are the interesting places in May and June, where some of the most colorful festivals will be held.
Festivals in May
In Madrid, May 15th is celebrated
San Isidrowho is the patron of the city. He was also known for his generosity and for giving food to the poor and needy. It is this holiday that starts the season of bullfighting. If you want to see some of the best bullfighters, however, it is desirable to get tickets in advance. Otherwise, the festival itself is accompanied by many dances and open concerts. Do not forget to eat traditional barquillos sweet snacks.
El Rocio Pilgrimage
Another interesting festival this year will take place on 21 May.
El Rocio Pilgrimage. The name comes from a small village near Almonte, which for the rest of the year is relatively empty and lives no more than 700 people. For a weekend, however, thousands of people come here to attend the worship that has been beginning since the 15th century. Then a hunter from the local village finds a statue of the Virgin Mary, which over time acquires the fame that cures infertility, mental illness, etc. The pilgrims come with horses and are accompanied by many people who sing and dance on the streets. The festival culminates on Monday when the statue of the Virgin Mary is being moved among the people. Note only that accommodation is almost impossible in this small village and you should consider whether camping is an option for you. Needless to say,
If you speak Spanish, everything will be much easier in any situation..
Horse lovers must not miss
Jerez Horse Fair. It's a horse fair that started in 1264. To date it is held in Jerez - Gonzalez Honoria Park, located at 52,000 sq.m. There are various events organized . . competitions, cowboy appearances, flamenco, bullfighting. There is also a large market where anyone can buy traditional products. Do not forget to drink rebujito
Festivals in June
Wine lovers must plan their leave in June, or in particular on the 29th, when they are
Haro Wine Festival or known as the Battle of Wine. For this festival it is important to choose clothes with which you are ready to part forever, because the goals will be soaked by ruby fluid. The battle began from the feud between two neighboring cities (Haro and Miranda de Ebro), but only in the 20th century it acquired its present appearance, namely . . the pouring of wine by means of cans, bottles, buckets, water pistols, etc. Even if you decide not to participate, there's no guarantee you won't get hit. The holiday continues with the pursuit of bulls, songs, dances, lots of eating and drinking wine, of course. If you prefer not to get dirty, but to enjoy beautiful views, you can choose
Hogueras de San Juanwhich takes place from 20 to 29 June. This festival is made with the aim of marking the longest day of the year. It is celebrated throughout Spain, but mostly on coastal areas, where people head to the beaches, where they light fires and celebrate until morning. The biggest celebrations are in Alicante, where large wooden or paper figures are made, which are burned at midnight. The whole celebration is accompanied by beautiful fireworks. Another festival you can't meet anywhere else is
El Colacho ♪ A festival where they jump... babies. It was held near Burgos and began its beginning from the 20s of the last century. He's actually part of the Catholic celebrations of Corpus Christi. If you have a newborn baby, you can become part of the holiday, as long as you have this courage. Babies are put on the ground, and men dressed as devils jump them as the goal is to cleanse them of evil forces in this way. If you think this is not funny, you should look at the faces of those present who will prove otherwise.
- Have you packed the suitcase yet? Remember the camera, because we guarantee you unforgettable views, which and a festival of these to choose from.
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