Miguel de Cervantes Prize

Created in 1974, this prize was effectively awarded at the 1976 edition. The candidates are presented by the plenary session of the Spanish Royal Academy, by the Academies of the Spanish-speaking countries, and by the winners in previous years. ...

Deià International Music Festival

The programme for this prestigious event takes in a broad array of concerts, with many soloists, groups and composers, from both Spain and overseas. The shows take place at different venues in Deià and Valldemossa, such as: the old estate of Archduke Louis of Hapsburg, Miramar Monastery and Deià Church.

Popular procession in honour of San Isidro Labrador in Los Barrios (Cadiz)

Moors and Christians festival in honour of San Jorge

The Moor and Christian fiestas in honour of San Jorge Mártir are staged in Banyeres de Mariola from 22-25 April each year. Another celebration takes place the first weekend of September with the fiestas of Moors and Christians in honour of the Relic of San Jorge. ...

Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting

Every May, Cordoba offers the possibility of sampling the wines produced in this region. The tasting event is held in the streets of this city, and the wine is served with typical tapas. Over the course of the week visitors can also enjoy open-air concerts and tasting sessions led by wine experts. ...

Roast Lamb Gastronomic Festival

Visitors to Aranda de Duero during the festival will have the chance to sample the lamb (whose quality is guaranteed thanks to the fact that it is milk-fed lamb marked with the Protected Geographic stamp, or IGP) roasted in a wood-burning oven, as part of a specially designed menu offered by a number of specialised roast meat restaurants. ...

Motorcycle racing: Grands Prix of Spain and Andalusia

Jerez de la Frontera, in Cádiz, southern Spain, hosts a unique week of sport. On the first weekend, the traditional Spanish Grand Prix, and on the second weekend the new Andalusian Grand Prix. Both events will include competitions in the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories.

Athletics: Mediterranean Marathon

The idea is to enjoy a day of athletics beside the sea and to enjoy the route, as in addition to the Mediterranean Marathon, there is also a Half Marathon and other popular races. The course is generally flat, and the start and finishing lines are at the Catalonia Olympic Channel in Castelldefels.

The ceremony of Las Cabezadas

According to the Chronicon Mundi by Lucas de Tuy, in 1158 Saint Isidore caused it to rain over León. In gratitude, the city, represented by its Town Hall, every year convenes at the Basilica of San Isidoro to light one smaller and two large candles. In the cloister the Chapter accepts the gift, but makes it clear that this gift is compulsory. ...

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

This 42-kilometre run through the city each year attracts some one million people who turn out to cheer on the athletes in the unique setting of Madrid. The city is transformed into a huge outdoor stadium to receive athletes from all over the world, who compete for victory against the backdrop of the Royal Palace, Paseo del Arte (Art Avenue), ...

Lamprey Festival

Over several days there are tastings of dishes made with lampreys. Bagpipe music plays through the streets and the municipal band also performs. Lampreys are cylindrically shaped, scale-free fish that reproduce in rivers, grow in the sea and then return to river environments. ...

International Dixieland Festival

The event focuses on the most traditional aspect of jazz, namely the New Orleans or Dixieland style, which is characterised by three types of melody: ragtime, blues and Europan marches. The main venue is the Metropol Theatre, although performances are also held at other concert halls around the city.

Las Mondas

The festivities start on Palm Sunday with the traditional Mondas Proclamation in the different neighbourhoods of the town. Then there is a cultural week with conferences, exhibitions, concerts, award ceremonies, tasting of typical products, etc. ...

Orense International Film Festival

Independent film is the main protagonist at this event. This type of film production has an ever-greater following, and is provoking more and more interest amongst audiences and film professionals. They are low-budget productions, where imagination and originality are given more importance than economic outlay.

Albariño Wine Festival

There is a highly varied programme of activities associated with the festival: courses, conferences, concerts, street entertainment, music, traditional folklore, open-air parties… Local associations fill this small coastal town with colour and joy, and thousands of bottles of this fresh, smooth, sweet wine (considered one of Europe’s best ...

Sailing: Príncipe de Asturias Trophy

It is an excellent chance to discover the seafaring tradition in this part of northern Spain, while you enjoy an important regatta. It takes place over three days in the waters of the Baiona, Vigo and Pontevedra estuaries.

La Mare de Déu de la Salut Festival

The fiesta of La Mare de Déu de la Salut in Algemesí dates back to the 13th century and is one of the most unique celebrations in the province of Valencia. The theatre, dance and music of these fiestas are part of a tradition handed down from generation to generation. ...

The Festival of Nuestra Señora del Rosario Bull-running in Cuéllar

The daily bull-running is the most eagerly awaited moment of the festivities. The event begins on the last Sunday in August and last five days, although the festivities actually start on Saturday afternoon, with the official announcement in the Plaza Mayor. ...

Renaissance Week

Several locations, such as the Plaza Mayor, the Reales Carnicerías, Plaza Segovia and the surroundings of the La Mota castle, host the Renaissance Week. Gastronomic fairs, markets, dramatised visits to the castle, guided tours of museums and monuments, parades of the Royal Courts, an “imperial” camp with falconry displays, exhibitions and ...

Hay Festival Segovia

Readings, talks and debates about books and literature will take place over four days in various venues around the city. The Hay Festival is also expanding its programming by offering exhibitions, concerts, film screenings and other cultural activities, making it a true festival of the arts.

Castile-Leon International Arts Festival

This is a multidisciplinary event combining all kinds of shows, with theatre-dance, electronic music, multimedia theatre, performances, dance, indoor theatre, graffiti, etc. ...

Itálica International Cross-country

Internationally prestigious cross-country runners will come together to compete in these unique surroundings. This is an ideal opportunity to see top-level athletes in action, competing on this course, almost 11 kilometres long, that runs through the Santiponce archaeological site.

RACC Rally Catalonia – Costa Daurada

The competition begins in the town of Salou, in the province of Tarragona, and is based during the three days at the PortAventura theme park. The race is decisive and scores for different championships.

ZINEBI. International Festival of Documentary and Short Film

Screenings of the official selection take place in three categories (documentary, fiction and animation), and are held in the Arriaga Theatre, official venue for the event; the festival programme is completed by a series of parallel sections. ...