1st-3rd
September |
Virgen de la Luz
Celebration of the Virgen de la Luz in Tarifa: processions and horseback riding. |
1st-14th
September |
Ronda's Annual Feria
First two weeks - Ronda's annual feria with flamenco contests and Corrida Goyesca - bullfights in eighteenth-century dress. |
7th
September |
Fiestas de Otoņo
Jerez de la Frontera has its annual Fiestas de Otoño, a three week party involving sherry, horses and flamenco. |
9th
September |
Cascamorras
The ancient tradition of running the villan Cascamorras through the city for not having brought the image of the virgen de la Piedad from Baza. He defends himself with a wooden bar and club, before finally being carried shoulder high to the church of Santiago where he pledges alliegance to the flag. |
16th
September |
Mexican Independence Day
El Grito every 16th of September is the Mexican Fiesta par excellence! On this day Mexicans all over the world celebrate Mexico's independence from Spanish rule. |
7th-17th
September |
Feria de Albacete
Albacete, Castilla y La Mancha. A wide variety of social activities and entertainment are provided following the annual celebration of Santa María de los Llanos. Originally conceived as a display of cattle and agricultural products, it has become a fully comprehensive "feria," a holiday period when there are all kinds of leisure activities and fiestas, including bullfighting. |
21st
September |
La Rioja Wine Festival
The Day of San Mateo. Logrono, La Rioja. Harvesting festivities of one of the most renowned wine regions in Spain. The Rioja is the centre of a very important wine culture. |
24th
September |
Festival of Mediterranean Folklore
For three days during the Festival Internacional de Folklore en el Mediterraneo you can experience the songs, traditions, dances, dresses and general folklore of many Mediterranean cultures. Barcelona's festival of La Merce, patron saint of the city, takes place around September 24. |
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September |
Fiestas Patronales de La Virgen de Gracia
Albacete, Castilla y La Mancha. With more than 400 years of tradition behind them, the Fiestas of Caudete are celebrated every year to honour its Virgin, La Virgen de Gracia. The main components are the fireworks, gunpowder, music, procession, and flower offerings to the Virgin. |
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September |
Cava Week
Catalunya celebrates Cava week, a festival dedicated to the fine Catalan version of champagne. Barcelona celebrates Festes de la Merce, a huge fiesta with processions, fireworks and dance performances. |
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September |
Fiesta del Arroz
In Sueca, Valencia there is a Fiesta del Arroz which is basically a paella festival. |
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September |
La Fiesta de La Borbolla
La Fiesta de La Borbolla
Mid-August to September. La Borbolla, Asturias.
A colourful display of dancers and musicians sing the "ramo" in tribute to the Virgin. Then they parade around town and dance the very primitive and typical dances of Asturias. |
