3rd
August |
Romeria Vikinga
Pontevedra, Galicia. A splendid simulation of the Viking invasion of the "Torres de Oeste," which are defended by the Christian natives. After the 'battle'" everybody drinks red wine and eats seafood, all for free. The feast is followed by folk dancing, in which everyone participates. |
13th-21st
August |
Feria de Malaga
One of Andalucia's most enjoyable fiestas for visitors. |
14th-15th
August |
The Elche Mystery Play
Misterio de Elche/The Elche Mystery Play. August. Alicante, Valencia. "El Misteri d'Elx" is a beautiful mystery play performed inside the Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche to celebrate Assumption Day, during the evenings of the 14th ('Vespra" or first act of the drama) and the 15th ("Festa" or second act which reaches its climax with the emotional coronation by the Holy Trinity). It's perhaps the most beautiful play about this event, called Mary's "dormicion." |
21st
August |
Horse Racing
The first cycle of horse races along Sanlucar de Barrameda's beach, with heavy official and unofficial betting. The second tournament takes place a week later. |
23rd-25th
August |
Guadalquivir Festival
Guadalquivir festival at Sanlucar de Barrameda with bullfights and an important flamenco competition. |
26th
August |
Spains Tour de France
Starting on the 26th August and continuing until the 17th September - Spain's equivalent of the Tour de France begins. Lots of bicycles . |
Last
Wednesday
August |
The 'Tomatina' Tomato Fight
Every year around 30,00 people descend on the Spanish town of Bunol (in the Valencia region of Spain) to throw more than 240,000 pounds of tomatoes at each other as part of the La Tomatina festival. |
Second
Friday
August |
Fiesta de Verano
This festival usually starts on the second Friday of August with spectacular fireworks. Then, the feria takes place in the centre of Malaga during the afternoon. People wear traditional Spanish costumes and dance "sevillanas" and "malaguenas" in the street; eat fish, cheese and ham and drink a delicious, sweet, red wine. The fair takes place during bullfighting season, with fights taking place in late afternoon. |
28th
August |
El Coso
Felanitx, Balearic Islands. Saint Augustine's day. It's a bit of an exotic patron saint, given that most Majorcan towns and villages celebrate Saint John, Saint Anthony, Saint Joseph or Saint Sebastian. The Town Hall organizes a whole week of activities: sports, theatre, a children's festival, etc., including four or five outdoors music and dance night festivals, called "verbenes." |
*
August |
Albariņo Wine Fair
Cambados in Galicia hosts the Albariņo wine fair where you can sample some of Galicia's finest white wines. |
