Fiestas, Festivals & Bank Holidays
La Barrosa
Costa de la Luz
The whole of Spain is renowned for its fiestas
and festivals and Andalucia is no exception! On this page you will find a list
of events being held in the La Barrosa area. There are hundreds of events
held all around the area, if you would like a full list then visit
fiestasatope.com, just add in the area you are interested in.
| January/Enero |
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| 1st | Public Holiday throughout Spain |
| 5th | Three Kings - celebrated throughout Spain. This is when
the Spanish celebrate the three Kings arrival - locals dress as the three
kings and throw sweets into the crowds. Presents are also given on this
day. |
| 6th | Public Holiday |
| February/Febrero |
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| 28th | Andalucia Day - Public Holiday |
| 28th | Cadiz Carnival - one of Spains most popular carnivals,
Cadiz celebrates Shrove Tuesday with celebrations starting the weekend
before and continuting until the weekend after Shrove Tuesday. Well worth a
visit. Cadiz, Spain |
| March/Marzo |
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| 24th - 26th | World Motorbike Champtionship at Jerez de la Frontera, Race Circuit - view www.circuitodejerez.com for full booking details |
2006 Up and coming events in the Costa de la Luz Spain
14th April - Good Friday
24 April 2006 - Seville Spring Fair
7 - 14 May 2006 - The Jerez Horse Fair (Feria del Caballo)
For a list of Polo tournaments in Sotogrande view the web-site
www.santamariapoloclub.com
Market Days
Whilst in the Costa de la Luz why not visit one of the colourful local markets.
Below is a list of some of the market days:
Monday = Cadiz, Jerez
Tuesday = Chiclana, Chutane, El Puerto de Santa Maria
Wednesday = Rota
Thursday = San Fernando
Friday = Conil
Saturday
Sunday = Seville (Alameda de Hercules)
Flamenco
Every Wednesday night (April - October), 21.30 hrs - El Sotillo (based 2km away from Novo Sancti Petri and La Barrosa beach - view www.elsotillo.com for directions)
With thanks to Frank Whittle for his wonderful photos.