Bilbao holds traditional service for San Blas
Every year on 3 February, San Nicolás Church in Bilbao hosts a special mass for hundreds of people to mark the feast day of San...
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Spain celebrates the Chinese New Year
The Chinese year 4717 (which is the Year of the Pig) starts on 5 February and around Spain different celebrations are planned to mark the...
Catalonia marks feast day of patron saint of animals
This coming 17 January is the feast day of Sant Antoni Abad, who is celebrated in Catalonia as the patron saint of animals. Many towns...
The main Three Kings parades in Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao
The most magical and exciting night of the year for many in Spain is almost here, with the imminent arrival of the Three Kings on...
Traditional toy market returns in Barcelona
Barcelona’s long-running Christmas market dedicated to toys, games and sweet treats, the Fira de Reis, has opened its 2018 edition on Gran Via de les...
Bilbao welcomes ‘El Olentzero’ gift-giver
This weekend in Bilbao sees the return of El Olentzero, a legendary Christmas character and charcoal maker from the Basque Country. According to local tradition,...
Bilbao fills with traditional Nativity scenes
From 30 November, nativity scenes (belenes) can be seen in various venues across the city of Bilbao as part of local Christmas celebrations. This traditional...
Barcelona’s historic ‘Santa Llúcia’ Christmas market
Barcelona’s popular Christmas market, the Fira de Santa Llúcia will once more open for business from 30 November until 23 December. First held back in 1786,...
