1st
January |
Tamborrada de San Sebastian
The San Sebastian Drum Festival in San Sebastian, Basque Country.
A march to the deafening sounds of drums, as groups of drummers parade through the city on the night of the first day of the year. The next morning, the "Tamborrada Infantil" (Child Drummer's Ceremony) is celebrated. |
5th
January |
Three Kings Festival
Each year sees the celebration of Los Reyes Magos or the Three Kings and is a major event in any Spanish Child's Diary. Instead of Father Christmas being the present provider, it is the three kings - Melchor, Gasper and Balthazar - who give the gifts, to remind us of the gifts they gave to Jesus. |
6th
January |
Romeria de la irgen del Mar
Romeria de la Virgen del Mar - pilgrimage procession from Almeria. |
6th
January |
Feast of the Epiphany
This is the Feast of the Epiphany when the Three Kings arrived in Bethlehem. For Spanish children this is the most important day of the year; they wake up to find that Los Reyes Magos (the Three Kings) have left gifts for them in their house. Santa may leave them a token gift on 25th but the Three Kings are their favourites, especially Baltasar who rides a donkey and is the one believed to leave the gifts. |
8th
January |
Back to School
The day after receiving their gifts children return to school, their parents go back to work and Christmas in Spain is all over for another year. |
17th
January |
Romeria de San Anton
The night before the pilgramage begins, lanterns are lit to burn the Saint's beard to win his favour.The next day, the 17th of January, pilgrims set out for the hermitage in carriages drawn by horses festooned in their finest livery. On arrival, they circle round the building nine times. |
17th
January |
Romeria del Ermita del Santo
Romeria del Ermita del Santo. |
26th - 28th
January |
Hot Air Ballon Festival
Some twenty teams flying over Granada, Sierra Nevada and Guadix
26th January - Sierra Nevada
27th January - Granada and Guadix
28th January - Granada
Flight times vary and the event is dependant on the weather. Please contact www.gloventosur.com for more information. |
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January |
Fiesta de San Antonio Abad
The Fiesta of San Antonio Abad is held in January each year and the fiesta can be found in the small Tenerife Town of Arona. As with any Spanish Fiesta, having fun is the key to this party and there is a good selection of activities. Even though the actual Saints Day is only on one day of the week the fiesta is celebrated over the entire week. |
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January |
The Festividad de San Sebastian
The Festividad de San Sebastian is the celebration of Lord Wellington's capture of the city of San Sebastian from French troops in 1812. |
