Spring in Andalusia is not just a season; it’s an explosion of life, culture, tradition, and festivities. During these months, our land dresses up to celebrate some of its most beloved and anticipated festivals of the year. A perfect time to travel, discover, and indulge in the Andalusian soul.
Holy Week
Celebrated in every province, Andalusian Holy Week is a spectacle of spirituality, art, and emotion. From the majestic floats of Seville to the seclusion of Granada at dusk, this religious festival marks the beginning of spring with a profound sense of identity and devotion.
May Crosses – Granada and Córdoba
The streets are filled with flowers, music, and joy with the May Crosses. In Granada, neighborhoods set up altars adorned with carnations, shawls, and traditional objects. In Cordova, the festivities merge with the patio competition, and the entire city smells of jasmine and orange blossom. It’s a bright, popular, and highly participatory festival.
May Fairs – Seville and Jerez
One of the most famous fairs in Spain, where flamenco dress, rebujito (a traditional Spanish drink), sevillanas (a traditional Spanish dance), and casetas (a traditional casetas) take center stage. For a week, Seville transforms into a city within a city, where everything revolves around celebration, music, and the coexistence of locals and visitors.
The Jerez Fair is famous for its festive atmosphere, which combines tradition, music, gastronomy, and equestrian shows. During the fair, the fairgrounds are filled with decorated casetas (a traditional casetas), offering tapas and sherry wines, and enjoying flamenco dancing. Horses also play a prominent role, with parades and competitions that attract numerous visitors.
Celebrating Our Own
These festivals aren’t just events on the calendar: they reflect a way of life. These are moments when Andalusians take out their traditional clothing, when even the least folkloric hum sevillanas or flamenco, and when the collective surpasses the individual.
For decades, even centuries, these celebrations have been meeting points, a place of shared identity, and pride in their own uniqueness. Colors, flavors, and sounds blend to offer us an Andalusia that lives every moment intensely and invites all visitors to share in its joy.
Join our excursions and discover the essence of every corner, enjoy the local cuisine, and let yourself be enveloped by the warmth of our people. You’ll learn the stories and legends that make each town a unique and special place. From the unmistakable scent of orange blossoms to the contagious rhythm of clapping and guitars, spring in Andalusia is a sensorial journey you won’t want to miss. We await you with open arms and a smile on our faces!
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