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Travel Guide Spain

Introducing Spain

What to tell about Spain? It is a country more diverse than you have ever imagined. It is passionate, sophisticated, and devoted to living the good life, It is known for its ancient monuments, the medieval castles, the white villages, the vibrant cities of Barcelona and Madrid which will make your Spain trip a great mix of cultural attractions. Spain radiates a vibrant energy and is a captivating combination of present and past. Experience it with our Spain holiday packages from Ahmedabad.

About Spain Tourism

The capital city Madrid is home to Royal Palace and Prado gallery. Some of the major attractions in Spain are: the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada, the great mosque of Cordoba, the Prado and Paseo del Artes in Madrid, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Sites and many more beautiful destinations which will make your trip much more exciting with our International holiday packages.

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Places to visit in Spain

Best time to visit

Spain is well known for its cultural diversity, the best time to visit Spain is during the spring and fall seasons as it has a perfect temperature for sightseeing and it is a country of festivals and these four months have a lot of festivals which attract the tourists. Northern Spain has a cool temperature during this time, but the major cities like Madrid are comparatively warmer. Spring is unique for its blue skies and blossoms growing everywhere. Most festival celebrations like bullfighting and flamenco are held in these months alongside Easter and Semana Santa.

Events in January
  • Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings' Day): Huge parades on the night of Jan 5th, where the Three Wise Men throw candy to children. The main day for gift-giving (Jan 6th).
  • Las Luminarias (San Bartolomé de Pinares): Horses are ridden through huge bonfires to purify them (Jan 16th).
  • Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) (Madrid): One of the world's largest tourism trade fairs.
Events in February
  • Carnaval (Carnival): Major, flamboyant pre-Lent celebrations, particularly famous in Cádiz (known for satirical musical groups) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (second largest in the world after Rio).
  • Almond Blossom (Almendro en Flor): Beautiful blooming of almond trees, especially in the south and the Canary Islands.
Events in March
  • Las Fallas (Valencia): The most explosive festival, featuring massive, satirical paper-mâché sculptures that are eventually set on fire in huge bonfires (March 15th-19th).
  • Semana Santa (Holy Week) (Variable): Starts in late March or April. Famous for somber, elaborate religious processions, especially in Seville and Málaga.
Events in April
  • Semana Santa (Holy Week) (Variable): Grand religious processions continue into this month if Easter falls late.
  • Feria de Abril (Seville): A week-long celebration two weeks after Easter with flamenco dancing, horse parades, traditional dress, and private party tents (casetas).
  • Diada de Sant Jordi (Catalonia): The Catalan version of Valentine's Day, where people exchange books and roses (April 23rd).
Events in May
  • Festival de los Patios (Córdoba): A competition where residents open their private, flower-filled courtyards to the public (mid-May).
  • Feria de San Isidro (Madrid): Madrid's main festival dedicated to its patron saint, featuring concerts, dancing, and the season's most important bullfighting events (mid-May).
  • Feria del Caballo (Jerez de la Frontera): A major horse fair celebrating the famous Andalusian horse culture.
Events in June
  • Haro Wine Battle (La Rioja): Thousands drench each other in red wine during this chaotic and fun festival (Batalla del Vino) (June 29th).
  • Hogueras de San Juan (Bonfires of Saint John): Celebrated on the shortest night of the year, especially along the coast, with beach bonfires, fireworks, and water dipping (Night of June 23rd).
  • Corpus Christi (Toledo/Pontevedra): Religious festival known for elaborate street decorations, floral carpets, and ancient processions.
Events in July
  • Fiestas de San Fermín (Pamplona): World-famous for the Running of the Bulls (Encierro) and nine days of non-stop partying, music, and parades (July 6th-14th).
  • Festival Internacional de Jazz (San Sebastián): One of Europe's most famous jazz festivals.
  • Fiestas del Carmen: Celebrated in coastal towns to honor the patron saint of sailors, often with a colorful boat procession.
Events in August
  • La Tomatina (Buñol, near Valencia): The world's largest food fight, where participants throw tomatoes at each other (Last Wednesday of Aug).
  • Feria de Málaga: The most important summer fair in Andalusia, with a huge daytime party in the city center and a nightly fairground party.
  • Aste Nagusia (Semana Grande) (Bilbao): Basque Country's biggest summer festival with concerts, strongman competitions, and parades.
Events in September
  • La Mercè (Barcelona): Barcelona's biggest street festival, a citywide celebration with correfocs (fire runs), castells (human towers), and concerts.
  • Fiestas de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festivals): Celebrations across wine regions like La Rioja and Jerez, including grape stomping.
  • San Sebastián International Film Festival: One of Europe's top film festivals (Late Sept).
Events in October
  • Fiestas del Pilar (Zaragoza): Large regional festival honoring the Patron Saint of Hispanic Peoples, featuring a huge floral offering to the Virgin Mary (Oct 12th).
  • Spanish National Day (Día de la Hispanidad): A national holiday with a military parade in Madrid (Oct 12th).
  • All Saints' Day (Todos Los Santos) (Nov 1st): Observed late in the month with traditional sweets like huesos de santo.
Events in November
  • Jazz Festivals: Major jazz festivals are held in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Granada.
  • International Documentary Film Festivals (Various Cities): Including Zinebi in Bilbao.
  • All Saints' Day (Todos Los Santos): Public holiday where families visit cemeteries to honor the dead (Nov 1st).
Events in December
  • Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day): National public holiday (Dec 6th).
  • Inmaculada Concepción (Feast of the Immaculate Conception): National public holiday (Dec 8th).
  • Christmas Markets: Popular Christmas markets, notably at Plaza Mayor (Madrid) and Fira de Santa Llúcia (Barcelona).
  • Nochevieja (New Year's Eve): Celebrated by eating one grape for each of the 12 clock chimes at midnight for good luck, most famously in Puerta del Sol (Madrid).

Things to do in Spain

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