Articles tagged with 'cadiz' | Spain

In the days before Lent, Spain goes wild as it celebrates Carnival or Carnaval in Spanish. One of the biggest spectacles of the year, Carnaval is a display of rhythm, colour, flamboyance and luxury during which locals and visitors come together to le...

This week, from 8-14 October, the fifth edition of the International Sherry Week is taking place with individual contributors hosting an array of celebrations across the globe. Organised under the patronage of El Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xeres-Sherry,...

The week leading up to Lent is Spain’s prime time for partying, when the country plays host to Europe’s biggest and best Carnival celebrations. Of all the fiestas throughout the year, nothing compares to Spain’s ‘Carnavales’, taking place this year f...

Due to take place between February 7 and 17 this year, Cadiz carnival is a huge street party, with gastronomic events, fireworks, fancy dress, parades and street performances. The two most important parades are the Gran Cabalgata, on the first Sunday...