The Passion, one of the oldest traditions in Spain, has been performed in the small town of Esparraguera since the Medieval era and yet still entices thousands of spectators each year. The show is performed on various dates in April and May.
Formula One: Spanish Grand Prix
Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
May 18 - May 20, 2012
The Formula One Races features state-of-the-art cars from around the world, tearing up the track at 200mph. Grab your friends and family and head to Barcelona as not to miss this monumental event!
Barcelona International Contemporary Art Fair
Barcelona
May 23 - May 26, 2012
Numerous murals, photos and paintings will be on display throughout the Centre de Cultura Contemporànea de Barcelona for this festival. Come see the material world through the eyes of contemporary artists as they struggle against the mainstream ideas of what is considered essential to life!
Dia del Pescaito (Fried Fish Day)
Torremolinos
June, 2012
The vibrant town of Torremolinos celebrates the allure of fresh seafood with free samples of its famous fresh squid rings, fried anchovies, and paella, on the sunny La Carihuela Beach!
Pamplona Bull Run
Pamplona
July 7 - July 14, 2012
The Pamplona Bull Run is the highlight of the Fiesta de San Fermin! Every morning at 8am sharp, hundreds of tourists and citizens flood the city’s streets and attempt to outrun the loose, angry bulls. The event has three levels of difficulty and is featured in the Ernest Hemingway novel Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises.
La Tomatina
Bunyol
August 29, 2012
Join the community of Bunyol in the annual battle of fruit! Every August, visitors and citizens alike, gather to throw tomatoes. Let the battle begin!
Festa Major
Vilafranca del Penedès
August 29 - September 2, 2012
Celebrate Saint Felix's Day with the enthusiastic locals in the heart of Catalonia. The rich cultural heritage is celebrated with folklore, human towers, parades and costumes. Don't miss the great regional food!
Sheepdog Contest
Ribes de Freser
September, 2012
The village of Ribes de Freser showcases the local breed, the gos d'atura, (sheepdog) in an annual competition to test their sheepherding skills. In a span of merely six minutes, the dogs are ordered to stop on command, lead the sheep to the shepherd, and guide the sheep into a fenced enclosure. Truly an impressive spectacle! Exact dates for 2012 TBD.
Sueca Paella Festival
Sueca
September 1 - September 30, 2012
Come to Sueca to partake in the best of the best paella in Spain. Fireworks, parades and of course more paella than you can eat make this a vibrant and fun festival for all. Exact dates in September 2012 pending.
All Saints Day
Cadiz
November 1, 2012
Celebrate Tosantos, or All Saints Day, with a festival filled with dancing, magic shows, and plenty of food and drink. This event will take place in the days leading up to November 1, so you will want to arrive early to see all there is to see.
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