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Fiestas in that month
Spanish fiestas calendar
| Fiesta | When | Where | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnaval | Feb / early Mar | Cadiz, Tenerife | Costumes, music |
| Fallas | Mar 15鈥?9 | Valencia | Pyrotechnic art |
| Semana Santa | Easter week | Sevilla, M谩laga, Valladolid | Religious |
| Feria de Abril | Late Apr | Sevilla | Flamenco, horses |
| Roc铆o | Pentecost (May鈥揓un) | El Roc铆o (Huelva) | Pilgrimage |
| Verbena S. Juan | 23 Jun | Coastal (Valencia, A Coru帽a) | Bonfires + beach |
| San Ferm铆n | Jul 6鈥?4 | Pamplona | Bull-running |
| La Tomatina | Last Wed Aug | Bu帽ol (Valencia) | Tomato fight |
| Fiestas del Pilar | Oct 12 | Zaragoza | Regional + religious |
| Nochevieja | 31 Dec | All (12 grapes) | New Year |
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How to read results
- San Ferm铆n: book Pamplona hotels 6 months ahead. Sanfermines fill in a day. Encierro (running of the bulls) 8am sharp.
- La Tomatina: tickets capped at 20,000. Buy from official site. 鈧?2 + travel.
- Fallas: free. Hotels Valencia tier up. Plant脿 (15 Mar), crem脿 (19 Mar).
- Semana Santa: dates shift yearly. Sevilla, M谩laga, Zamora, Valladolid are top processions.
Limitations
- Dates of many fiestas move by 1鈥? days each year.
- Local fiestas may not be on the master calendar 鈥?check the municipality.
- Crowd impact: Semana Santa's Sevilla is busy but not impossible; Ferielibre Sevilla (Apr 21-29) is peak.
FAQ
Can I attend San Ferm铆n without booking ahead? Probably not. Pamplona accommodation fills by April.
Is La Tomatina safe? Mostly. Wear clothes you'll throw away. Eye protection recommended.
Which Fiesta should a tourist prioritise? Fallas (art, fire) > San Ferm铆n (raw spectacle) > Semana Santa (solemnity).