Enjoy the best traditional festivals in Spain

 Spain is famous for its crazy festivals that keep going throughout the year. These festivals represent the culture of the country and its long history. Some festivals are for fun and enjoyment, and some represent the religious figure of the Spanish culture. The colorful and passionate culture of this country attracts millions of visitors every year. All the tourists get madly involved in the country culture to vibe along with the festival. Each festival comes with a unique vibe, celebrations, and unforgettable memories. The celebration of the Spain festival is different from any other celebration in the world. Get to know about the top 7 cultural celebrations in Spain. Enjoy at least one out of them and that will be the best part of your vacation ever.

 

Top 7 cultural celebrations in Spain-

1.  La Tomatina: The La Tomatina festival is the world's biggest food fight which everyone craves to be part of at least once in their lifetime. The choice of food for this festival is tomatoes, isn't it surprising and amazing? This festival begins at 9 am. The best fun part is a large hunk of ham is tied onto a tall pole and people try their best to get it. But it is not easy to get the ham because the pole itself is very greasy. After 2 hours of failed attempts, there's phase 2 of the festival. Around 11 am the trucks full of tomatoes are there which start unloading tons of ripe tomatoes to the general public. With this, the madness is spread all around the small town of Bunol, where this festival takes place on the 26th of august. Till noon everyone throws tomatoes at each other, baths in puree, and at 12 the last canon goes off stating the end of the festival. This is the most fun experiencing cultural festival in Spain.

2.  San Fermin (Pamplona Bull Run): This is a popular still a bit controversial festival in Spain. This festival occurs in the northern city of Pamplona for a week in July. During this festival, each morning participants and the bulls get ready for the race to the bull ring for the bullfight. This festival is quite dangerous many people got injured very badly every time. But no animals are harmed during this festival. The first time this festival took place was in 1591 and since then it's been a trend. Every morning from 8 am this ritual starts from the 6th to the 14th of July in Pamplona city.

3.  Feria de Sevilla: This is the most iconic festival in April every year in Seville, Andalusia. Feria is a place that is famous for the citizens riding the horse in lavish attires among the tents and casetas. Despite private bookings, there are public tents available, so you can be a part of this moment and enjoy the party. During the daytime, Feria is completely occupied by the families with their children enjoying the fair rides and experiencing the amazing traditional meals at casetas with the traditional music. At night the moments turn high with free-flowing alcohol and parties. This is the most important festival that shows the beautiful side of Spain culture.

The locals and the foreigners in the traditional attire parade along the streets while enjoying the music and the food. It starts from 26th April and continues till 2nd May.

4.     Carnival: No matter where you are in the country, you will find the Carnival celebration around you. Each city holds a different vibe during this festival. Over costumes, exciting parades, loud music, and plenty of alcohol are the highlights of this festival. Carnival dates vary each year due to changing dates of Easter. All carnival festivals are not celebrated in the same way but you will have the best experience wherever you are. Some destinations are on the top for this festival, especially Island Paradise, Tenerife is home to Spain's most loving Carnival festival.

5.     Semana Santa : This is the most famous, and best traditional festival in Spain especially due to Roman Catholicism being the religion of the country.

This festival occurs before the week of Easter. This is considered a holy festival in Spain. This celebration has been taking place for centuries throughout Spain and still the way of celebration is the same as what it used to be 100 years ago. Everyone is dressed in the traditional costumes for the and very fine and somber music played by the live bands for the Easter celebration. This is celebrated in almost every city in Spain but the celebrations of Seville and Malaga is the most famous one.

6.     Festa Major de Garcia: This fun summer festival is held in the capital of Spain, Barcelona in the district of Garcia. At this festival whole street is decorated, and almost all the neighbors come together to take part in the activities and to win the title of the most uniquely decorated street. The decorations of each street throughout the district are very unique and beautiful. Many street vendors and performers also take part in this festival. It occurs in the mid of August, from 15th to 21st. don't miss the fun of this festival, make some strangers friends and enjoy the space.

7.     Barcelona Beer Festival: If you like any sort of alcoholic beverages, then don't miss being a part of the Barcelona beer festival. This will be your favorite Spanish festival for sure. It is named a beer festival but it holds all varieties of wines, champagne, whisky along with beer, and many more. You can also be a part of amazing music shows by local artists. One interesting fact is that this festival converts Spain into the beer capital of the world for three days.

You can vibe in the environment with the sip of the best alcohol brands, music, and other fun-loving activities.

These are the top 7 cultural celebrations inSpain. Don't waste your time only on the imaginations, experience at least a few of them. Get your Spanish visa UK and experience the best vacation in Spain by witnessing the Spanish culture and traditions. You will never regret your trip to Spain also you will be going back with loads of memories and fun experiences. You will find the Spanish culture most enjoyable, strictly traditional, and a bit dangerous also if we only talk about Bull Run! It will be worth visiting and indulging in the Spain culture for some time