Cultural
On the night of June 23-24, for many centuries, the main summer holiday, the Night of San Juan, has been celebrated throughout Spain. This holiday is very popular among the locals and is celebrated on a grand scale. The tradition of celebrating the Night of San Juan has an ancient pre-Christian origin and is associated…
Easter or Holy Week in Spain is possibly the most important festival of the year. Every village, town and city – large or small is completely transformed and locals celebrate with great fervour and passion. The organisation of Semana Santa starts many months before the event, with local brotherhoods (cofradías) organising the floats that will…
New Year’s Eve is an important celebration in Spain. Many people gather around the town square to hear the 12 chimes of midnight, welcoming in the new year. Whether you choose to celebrate in town, at a restaurant or at home with family and friends, there are many Spanish traditions which are said to bring…
Long before the big day arrives you start to feel the Christmas cheer and excitement in Spain. From mid-November shopping malls and shop windows are filled with Christmas decorations and the streets are adorned with lights and Christmas trees. Spain wouldn’t be Christmas without the iconic “Portal de Belén“. A nativity scene representing the birth…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.
