Out and about

A month by month guide of all the key festivals, parties & events all over mainland Spain and the Spanish Islands. All providing an insight as to what Spain has to offer.

 

JEREZ HORSE FAIR

Spain's world famous sherry producing town, Jerez de la Frontera, plays host to the most prestigious equine heritage event in the whole of Europe,...

OUT AND ABOUT IN MAY

May 6-12, 2013 (TBC) Event: Jerez Horse Fair Where? Jerez in Andalusia. What? A celebration of the famous horses of Jerez. April 27-May 1,...

SEVILLE FERIA

Spring is in the air at Seville when the city comes alive for its April Fair - the sweet aroma of orange blossom pervades...

OUT AND ABOUT APRIL

April 1, 2013 Event: Lunes de Agua ('Water Monday') Where? Salamanca What? A curious festival, historically intended to welcome back the prostitutes of the...

SEMANA SANTA

Semana Santa (or Holy Week) is the Spanish name for Easter. It dates back to the 16th century when the Church decided to present...

OUT AND ABOUT IN MARCH

March 1, 2013 Event: De Cajon Flamenco Festival Where? Barcelona. What? Concert by Tocaora, as part of the De Cajon flamenco festival. March 2...

FEBRUAY CARNIVAL TIME

The week before Lent is carnival time in Spain. There is no one way that carnival is celebrated in Spain - each one of...

THE FESTIVAL OF JEREZ

Andalusia is the birthplace of Flamenco, making Jerez a fitting host for the world's leading Flamenco festival. Thousands of dance students gather each year...

OUT AND ABOUT IN FEBUARY

January 19 - February 3, 2013 Event Gastrofestival Where? Madrid What? Special meal deals in restaurants, exhibitions on gastronomy in culture and more. January...