Traditions

Fiestas and Festivals: Spain is famous for its numerous festivals, including:


La Tomatina: A tomato-throwing festival held in Buñol.

Running of the Bulls (San Fermín): Held in Pamplona, this festival involves running in front of a group of bulls through the streets.

Semana Santa (Holy Week): A solemn, religious observance with processions and rituals, particularly grand in cities like Seville and Malaga.

Bullfighting: While some see it as controversial and its banned in some regions, bullfighting has a long history in Spain and remains a traditional spectacle in places like Madrid and Andalusia.

Christmas Traditions: Unique Christmas traditions include the “Caga Tió” or “Tió de Nadal” in Catalonia, a log that “poops” presents, and the “Three Kings Day” (Dia de los Reyes Magos) celebrations, which include parades and gifts.

Grape Eating at New Year’s: On New Year’s Eve, it’s a tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the bell, symbolizing good luck for each month of the coming year.

Saint's Day Festivals: Each village and city has a patron saint, and it's common to celebrate the saint's day with a local festival, including music, dancing, and often a fair with shops and food.