Feria de Córdoba
The Feria de Córdoba, held in late May at the El Arenal fairground, is a more intimate and accessible alternative to Seville's Feria de Abril. Open casetas, horse parades, and flamenco make it a quintessential Andalusian experience without the overwhelming crowds.
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April
Feria de Abril
The Feria de Abril (April Fair) of Seville is one of the most joyful and glamorous festivals in Spain — a six-day explosion of flamenco, fine horses, manzanilla sherry, and sevillana dancing that transforms the city's fairgrounds into the most colourful party in Andalusia.
April
Semana Santa
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is arguably Spain's most emotionally powerful and visually stunning festival. In the week leading up to Easter Sunday, cities and towns across the country fill with solemn religious processions, haunting music, clouds of incense, and enormous ornate floats (pasos) carried by hundreds of robed nazarenos.
May
Feria del Caballo de Jerez
The Feria del Caballo in Jerez de la Frontera is Spain's most elegant spring fair, where Andalusian pure-bred horses take centre stage alongside flamenco, sherry tasting and spectacular equestrian shows. Declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest.
May
Cruces de Mayo de Granada
On May 3rd, Granada's plazas and streets fill with giant crosses lavishly decorated with flowers, surrounded by makeshift bars, flamenco music, and the aroma of free tapas. Neighbourhoods compete for the most beautiful cross in one of Andalusia's most joyful spring celebrations.