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| SPAIN APRIL What's On, Events, Festivals, Carnivals, Fiestas, ConcertsA comprehensive guide to the wide variety of Entertainment in Spain in April. 'Entertainment in Spain' in April includes festivals, fiestas, events, what's on, concerts, gigs, theatre and shows in Spain.. A tourism and holiday guide to the best cities and places to visit in Spain in April. Semana Santa 2012 Dates Viernes de Dolores March 30, 2012 Sábado de Pasión March 31, 2012 Domingo de Ramos April 1, 2012 Lunes Santo April 2, 2012 Martes Santo April 3, 2012 Miércoles Santo April 4, 2012 Jueves Santo April 5, 2012 Viernes Santo April 6, 2012 Sabado de Gloria April 7, 2012 Domingo de la Resurrección April 8, 2012 The same day as the English Easter Sunday. Win 1000 Euros with Spain-Holiday.com
The essential guide to April Entertainment in Spain. An up to date comprehensive list of what's on in Spain in April and events in Spain in April. LA CARRERA DE CLÁSICOS DE LAS 10.000 VUELTAS DE NAVARRARead More ATP Tour Tennis Madrid Open29th April to 8th May benissa@touristinfo.net Marbella Backgammon Competition17th April 2012 El Lago de los Cisnes Classical07/04/2012 Arteria Teatro Campos Eliseos Antzokia Bilbao Russian Classical Balletticketshttp://arteria.com/Bilbao : Artery Champs Elysees: taquillacampos@arteria.com94 443 86 10/41 Barcelona Guitar FestivalMarch / April / May April 23 Sant Jordi (St George's Day) St George is the patron saint of Catalonia, and on the 23rd and it is traditional that a gentleman will give his lady a red rose, the rose being said to have sprung from where the dragon's blood fell; the ladies give their men a book. “Alfredo Krauss” Opera FestivalMar 5, 2011 to Jun 25, The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria “Alfredo Krauss” Opera Festival is held every year in The Canary Islands. Read More Mora Olive Festival 30th April to 2nd May Big party fiesta in Mora, Toledo to celebrate the humble olive. Read more Fiesta Exposicion Viño do RibeiroRibadavia28 AprilThe River Avia gives the local wine produces part of their own individual flavour. This wine festival is a celebration of the very finest wines produced by the famous vineyards of the area.More Domingo de Veleras 24th April(final Sun of every Apr)You TubeDomingo de Veleras is a pilgrimage from Montoro to the shrine of one of its two patron saints, La Virgen de la Fuensanta. Read More Minorca International Jazz Festival Ciutadella de Menorca More Running of the Bulls in Gaucín 24th April The small Andalusian village of Gaucín celebrates Easter Sunday with a bull-run, the Toro de Cuerda. Organisers release one bull in the morning and another in the afternoon. Plaza Gúzman El Bueno Gaucín is located in the south-west of the province and the square is in the centre of the village. Read More Festival in Honour of Saint Brigida. Galaroza, Huelvawww.ayuntamientohuelva.es On Easter Sunday the village celebrates the "day of the egg and bun". The tradition demands that the local people go in procession to the Hermitage of Santa Brigida. In the area around the Hermitage the traditional bread with egg is eaten and bars are set up to serve drinks. Festival of the "Embolao" bull Vejer de la Frontera. Cádizwww.cadizturismo.com Festival of the "Embolao" bull or the bull with balls on its horns. On Easter Sunday. Including an open air Dance. Festival. hallelujah bull festival. Arcos de la Frontera. Cádizwww.cadizturismo.com Hallelujar bull Festival. Easter Sunday. Festival. albillo monday. 18th April Municipality: Cumbres MayoresProvince: Huelvawww.ayuntamientohuelva.esFestival. Albillo Monday.In Cumbres Mayores, set in the foothills of the Sierra Morena, you will see the two groups of dancing children, those from the guild of Our Lady of Hope and those from the Holy Sacrament guild. The first Dance on Albillo Monday before the Virgin Mary, a Festival that includes bullfights with young bulls and bull runs in the bullring under the Sancho 4th castle. Entierro de la Sardina - Burial of the Sardine Murcia 18th April The Burial of the Sardine, the climax of the Spring Festival, is Murcia's wackiest night of the year with a crazy cavalcade of "giants" and "big-heads" (gigantes and cabezudos), torch-bearers and entertainers, demons and Brazilian samba groups. Read More Madrid Festimad 28 April to 8 May: during an intense music festival in the capital, dozens of venues, large and smallin Madrid will a wide variety of acts from rock, to folk, to blues to jazz, pop and hip hop artists from around the world such as Sexy Sadie, The Rebels, Cyan, Polock, Fenech Soler, PS I Love You, Javier Alvarez, The Human League, Manos de Topo, Tonino Carotone, Doctor Explosion and La Frontera, and others.Read More April 18—24. Barcelona Open Tennis April brings the Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell, aka the 59th "Trofeo Conde de Godó", the worlds top players but will Nadal win again.http://www.barcelonaopenbancsabadell.com/ ADELE CONCERTS Gigs and concerts in Spain1st April 2011 at 'Bikini' Barcelona, Spain and then 2nd April 2011 at 'Caracol', Madrid, Spain.Tickets are sure to be in short supply to Adele in concert in Spain, the best female singer currently recording.Read More Festival Sos 4.8 Fatboy Slim appearing in Spain. Also Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip, The Sunday Drivers, The Magic Numbers Fiesta del Bollu - Bollu Cake Festival Apr 24, 2011 to Apr 25, 2011 Avilés (Asturias) April in Spain 2011 is the time of The Semana Santa and Easter, there will be slow processions and Religious events all over Spain. Read more about Semana Santa in Spain here. Read more about Easter in Spain here. 2011 MAGDALENA CELEBRATIONSMagdalena Festivities in Castellón de la Plana centered on 9th April 2011, Castellón de la Plana lives its Magdalena celebrations, held traditionally around the third Sunday during Lent. The lights and design of the Gaiates, the mascletás gunpowder, the fervour of the Romería de les Canyes, the music and many traditional acts that cheer up streets and plazas of Castellón de la Plana during these major celebrations...more 12th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA1st to 9th April 2011More MOTO GP The best motor cyclists in the world race around the Jerez circuit in the next stage of the world championshipRead More Spain-Holiday.com - Holiday rentals in Spain Moros y Cristianos de Alcoy21-23 April It commemorates events that took place in the XIII Century, April 23rd, 1276, in the times of Jaime I the Conqueror, when the city was attacked by troops led by the Moorish captain, Al-Azraq. According to the legend, St. George appeared on horseback and came to the aid of the city. To show their gratitude, the townspeople promised to build a church in his honour, and to hold annual festivities. In Alcoi this spectacle is declared an International Tourist Interest.St. George helped save Alcoi from The Moors on and the town has celebrated the fact every year since. One the best battles is held every year as the whole town gets involved. If you like drums and we mean really like drums then the Tamborada (drum-playing) in Hellín, Albacete is the place for you. One of the noisiest events in Spain in April and it lasts all week. Hellín, Albacete Tamborada (drum-playing) From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, 2011 20,000 drummers banging away in a cacophony of sound for a week at Easter. This the Tamborada in Hellín, Albacete and its most important annual event. Read MoreTarragona International Dixieland Festival 12th to 4th April Jazz Festivals in Spain Córdoba Crosses of May In Cordoba beautifulintricate crosses made of flowers decorate the city streetsFrom Apr 29, 2011 to May 2, Read More Dates: Apr 17, 11:00 AM Calle Galileo 74 28015 Madrid (Madrid) inscripciones@mapoma.es http://www.mapoma.es Tel.:+34 914479631/ +34 914479641 Fax.:+34 914479411 Benissa Festival 24th AprilMore Romería de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza Andujar, Jaen, Andalucia. 24 April Romeria style pilgrimage to Nuestra Señora of the Cabeza in Andújar Religious procession to the highest peak of the Sierra Morena. Read More Jerez de la Frontera Horse and Sherry Fair27 April to 4th May One of the great traditional Spanish events. The Sherry Fair and Horse Fair dates back to the reign of Alfonso X the Wise person and is now a week long event that no visitor would be disappointed with.Read More The Royal Palma Sailing ClubPrincesa Sofía TrophyWorld Cup series Olympic sailing 2 to 9 AprilSailing: Princesa Sofía Trophy Read More International Gourmet Fair Madrid April 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th, Read More Zújar Moors and Christians Festival Zújar stages a re-enactment of the battles between the Moors and the Christians at an open-air theatre in the centre of the village. More Fiestas de la Santísima Vera Cruz - Santísima Vera Cruz Fiesta Caravaca de la Cruz 30th April to 4th May Saint George's Day 23rd April Men traditionally give their girlfriends a rose, girls give a book. Angel Sunday Palma de Mallorca19th AprilThis festivity is celebrated at the Bellver Castle, Palma de Mallorca on the following Sunday after Easter every year. "Lunes de Aguas"SalamancaMonday following Easter.Monday April 21The Spanish as we know need very little excuse for a festival- but a festival in Spain to welcome prostitutes into the city and a festival immediately after Easter is stretching things a bit. "Empalaos"Valverde de la VeraCáceres, ExtramaduraMidnight Thursday to Friday at 12 pm April 9, Read more about this beautiful event in Spain here Semana Santa de Urrea de Gaén Easter week in Urrea de Gaén (Urrea de Gaen) Semana Santa From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Valladolid - Easter Week in ValladolidFrom Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, 2011 Semana Santa de Baena Easter Week in BaenaFrom Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Easter Week Baena (Córdoba) Religion, colour and drums These are some of the most important religious festivals in Spain. A noisy colourful way to celebrate the life of Christ and his death. The Baena Easter week celebrations are the most important fiesta in the town (Cordoba province).From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Cabra Easter Week in CabraFrom Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, The Easter week celebrations in Cabra (Cordoba province) are outstanding for their mass participation, with the whole town getting involved in the festivities. They are also known for the artistic wealth of the processions that can be found at almost any time of day. Semana Santa de Granada Easter week in Granada Semana Santa From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, A wonderful, once seen never forgotten religious celebration in a great city Semana Santa de Málaga Easter Week in MálagaSemana Santa From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, A beautiful procession in honour of the Virgin of the Sorrows, which takes place early Friday morning, illuminated only by the long candles of the Nazarenes is one of the many highlights of this fascinating week. La Ronda y la Procesión de los Pasos - La Ronda and Los Pasos processions León 9th-10th April Read More Jerez de la Frontera Easter WeekFrom Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Easter week in Jerez de la Frontera The 31 Easter Brotherhoods of Jerez de la Fronteraparade through the town in a deeply moving event that expresses the true feeling of Easter.These Brotherhoods are steeped in history and date back to the 15 century. A real historic event then which helps to explain why these processions mean so much to the Spanish people. La Passió La Passió de Esparraguera From the 16th century the Great Theatre of La Passió has been acting in Esparreguera, reminiscent of the old, medieval 'autos'. 1st March to 1st May Romerio Style Pilgrimage to the Monastery at Santa Faz, Alicante16th April (Santa Faz means The Holy Face)After Easter one of the most important Romerio type pilgrimages occurs in Alicante. A huge crowd, most of the local population follow the procession as it winds its way through the streets of Alicante to the monastery at Santa Faz. Itálica European Youth Festival of Greek and Roman Theatre1 - 4 April Santiponce An attempt to bring classical theatre back to life, the event features tragedies and dramas from the Greek and Roman periods, performed by amateur university groups from around Europe Holy Week 9th to 12th April Semana Santa 5th to 12th April Read about Semana Santa - Easter WeekGood Friday April 22 Easter Monday April 25 Semana Santa de Valladolid Easter Week in Valladolid From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Valladolid Aragón Easter week in Teruel From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Albalate del Arzobispo - Easter week in Albalate del Arzobispo (Albalate del Arzobispo) From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Alcañiz - Easter week in Alcañiz (Alcañiz) From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Alcorisa - Easter week in Alcorisa (Alcorisa) From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Andorra - Easter week in Andorra (Andorra) From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Sevilla Easter Week in SevilleSemana Santa From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, There are many good reasons to holiday in Seville, this week is a particularly good one. See the famous statues of the Virgin Mary with canopies: they are Baroque statues with silver and gold crowns, embroidered cloaks and velvet tunics which only reveal face and hands. Semana Santa de La Puebla de Híjar Easter week in La Puebla de Híjar (La Puebla de Híjar) Semana Santa From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Samper de Calanda Easter week in Samper de Calanda (Samper de Calanda) Semana Santa From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Semana Santa de Riogordo (Málaga) The representation of the death of Jesus Christ. From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Read More Semana de la Música Religiosa. Semana Santa de Cuenca - Religious Music Week. Easter Week in Cuenca Cuenca From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, All the drama and religious fervour of the strict ceremony of the Easter traditions enhanced by the addition of music performed by international orchestras and choirs.Read More The Pilgrims of Les Useres 24th to 29th April,Les Useres, CastellónOn the last Friday of April, for almost seven centuries, thirteen quiet men go from Les Useres to San Juan de Penyagolosa to request rain and peace for their town. They are the Pilgrims of Les Useres.One of the most famous events in Spain. In total silence the 12 chosen men walk the 35 kms to to the sanctuary at Sant Joan de Penyagolosa, where they will spend the night before returning home the following dayThe 12 quite pilgrims of Les Useres35 km walk in bare feet. Read about Semana Santa Easter Week The "Entierro de la Sardina" (Burial of the Sardine)Apr 30, This fabulous and crazy event is slightly out of the norm for this time of year in Spain. An enjoyable fiesta that is part of the programme of events for the Spring Fiestas in the city of Murcia. Read More Semana Santa de Jerez de la Frontera - Easter week in Jerez de la FronteraFrom Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz)Read More Hermandades de Cordoba.From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Medieval week in San Jorge de Montblanc The legend of San Jorge (St. George). Montblanc 23rd April to 3rd may Palma de Mallorca International Boat Show 30th April to 8th MayMoll Vell, Port of Palma de MallorcaThe exhibition site occupies the waterfront opposite the Sa Llotja area of Palma. Convenient for bus routes, taxis, and private car (park underground at the cathedral. The 26th Palma International Boat Show launches a new era this year by introducing changes to bring it to the standard of other major shows such as Southampton, Genoa, or Cannes. This major exhibition showcases the Mallorca recreational boating industry and will feature up to 1500 boats of all types and sizes, as well as exhibitors representing every sector of this important industry. This year sees a significant increase in the show area, to 30 000m2 on land and 45 000m2 on the water, and pontooons will be doubled in width to 5 metres, making it possible to exhibit longer boats of superyacht status. The exhibition will be open from 10:00 to 22:00 with an entry fee of 6 Euros, reduced to 5 Euros for youngsters Fiesta del Bollo La Fiesta del Bollo (Pastry Festival) is celebrated in the village of Avilés, Asturias . From Apr 17, 2011 to Apr 24, Madrid en Danza International Dance Festival7 to 24 April The Madrid en Danza International Dance Festival is an event that attracts numerous dance companies from all over the world, encompassing the full range of dance styles, from classical to avant-garde, and a wide variety of national and international programmes. Sailing: Ruta de la Sal Regatta- Ibiza Easter week each year The European F3 Open and the Campeonato de España IberGT (Spanish GT Championship) will be held at the Circuit on April 16th and 17th, 2011. International Gourmet Fair 11, 12, 13 y 14 de abril de April 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th,
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