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The Feria de April is a highlight of the Andalucian Feria calendar.
A Month by Month Guide
By Brenda Padilla
Andalucia is filled with fascinating cultural events throughout the year. However, one of the greatest challenges to those wishing to plan is the difficulty in finding information about the dates when events begin and end.
This guide is designed to fill the information gap by providing a look at what generally happens each month in Andalucia. As an event nears, check the main Andalucia.com information page for that event, launch a query on our forum or ring the town hall nearest to the event for exact times and dates.
JANUARY
January 5th is the eve of Three Kings’ Day, Día de Reyes. There are parades throughout Andalucia.
January 6th Three King’s Day, Día de Reyes, is a public holiday in Spain.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
FEBRUARY
Carnival season (Carnavales). Check our guide.
MARCH
Carnival (Carnaval) sometimes takes place this month.
Easter in Andalucia sometimes falls in March.
APRIL
Semana Santa or Holy Week usually falls in April.
The Seville Fair or Feria de Sevilla is one of our most high-profile events.
The Jerez Horse Fair or Feria del Caballo de Jerez draws visitors from the world around and generally runs into May.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
MAY
Corpus Christi celebrations take place throughout the region.
Patio Contests in Córdoba take place close in time to Corpus Christi.
The May Crosses Festival is called the Cruces de Mayo in Spanish.
The Jerez Horse Fair or Feria del Caballo de Jerez may run into this month.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
The San Isidro Pilgrimage takes place in Montefrío and Estepona.
The Rocío Pilgrimage could take place at the end of this month or the beginning of next.
JUNE
The Rocío Pilgrimage could take place at the beginning of this month – if it didn’t fall in May.
The Marbella Fair rocks this popular resort town every year at the beginning of this month.
Cherry Festival (Día de la Cereza) in Alfarnate, Málaga
Noche de San Juan, or Saint John’s Night, is celebrated along the coasts.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
JULY
Virgen del Carmen is celebrated by many coastal villages on July 16.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
AUGUST
Virgen del Mar Annual Fair and Festival in Almería.
Málaga’s annual fair is traditionally held the third week of August.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
The Vendimia grape harvest celebrations begin in some villages this month.
SEPTEMBER
Ronda’s Famous Féria Goyesca requires that tickets be purchased well in advance.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
The Vendimia grape harvest celebrations usually take place this month.
OCTOBER
October Food Festivals - these fiestas and fairs celebrate the autumn harvest.
Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos - check our calendar to find out which towns celebrate this month.
Halloween is a new celebration and hasn’t caught on everyone in Andalucia. Halloween parties are popular on the Costa del Sol and some children even go “trick or treating”.
NOVEMBER
November Festivals - Bring autumn to life in Andalucía.
All Saints Day or Día de Todos los Santos is celebrated throughout Andalucia.
Saint Martin’s Feast, Día de San Martín in Spanish, November 11th, is the traditional day to slaughter pigs.
DECEMBER
Christmas Day is a public holiday
The Verdiales music festivals are generally held the 28th of December.
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