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FLAMENCO FESTIVAL DE JEREZ One of the best festivals held in Spain during the month of March is the Jerez de la Frontera Flamenco Festival where some of the world's greatest exponents of the art in the world display their amazing virtuosity. Baile flamenco & Spanish dance Jerez (Cádiz, Spain)Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain) Jerez Flamenco FestivalFebruary 25th to March 12th
Valencia Las Fallas Opening ceremony La CridaLas Fallas, Valencia on fire. An absolute must see event in Spain. Starts 28th February. These scenes are simply mind numbingly brilliant. A spectacular never forgotten event in Spain during March. Read More Gastronomy FairAlto Palancia2nd February to 6th March Win 1000 Euros with Spain-Holiday.com Santiago de Compostela O Antroido (Carnival Fiestas) Celebration of the harvest of the Asparagus1st to 14th March 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'.
March to May Misterio de la Pasión - Mystery of the PassionMystery of the Passion (Lleida) Historic religious play where more than 500 local people play roles that has been shown since 1481 1st to 29th March Celebration of the harvest of the Asparagus Poniente Granadino Huétor Tájar 3rd-12th March The green asparagus is the most characteristic product and the one the villager are more proud of, since it is recognized with a Specific Trade Mark of Quality. For this reason the celebration takes place, where they mix gastronomy activities (contests and tasting) with a wide program of concerts with prestigious music bands.
La Cincomarzada Zaragoza5th MarchEvery 5th March a popular festival is held in Zaragoza to commemorate the expulsion of Carlist troops by the townspeople on this day in 1838. Thousands of local people go to the Tío Jorge Park to have lunch in the open air. Barcelona-Sitges International Period Cars Rally 26th to 28th March Las Fallas, Valencia 27th February to 20th March Magdalena Festivities Castellón de la Plana March 14 through 22 19 March San José Saint Joseph's day (Spanish Father's Day - Joseph is the patron saint of fathers as well as carpenters). Culmination of Las Fallas in Valencia. Carnaval de Xinzo de Limia - Xinzo de Limia CarnivalFrom Feb 13, 2011 to Mar 13 The great parade in on Carnival Tuesday. It is the longest carnival celebrated in Spain. The fiestas begin three Sundays before the actual carnival on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, a comic battle in which the entire townspeople get covered in flour.Read More FESTIVIDAD OF SAINT VINCENT FERRER 31st March Easter has its extension with the St. Vincent Ferrer, the patron saint of the Commonwealth. Even for Spain, Valencia has a lot of festivals though this seems a particularly worthy one. It is customary to visit his house in Chapel converted Natal, where "The Pouet Sant Vicent" which is given to children to drink " to be able to converse whilst young, so as not to suffer from angina, not to lie nor are blasphemous."
Granada Tango Festival From 15 to 20 March
The pulsating excitement of top class tango dancing is featured for a week in Granada. O Antroido (Carnival Fiestas) Santiago de CompostelaFrom Mar 5 to Mar 9 Madrid CarnivalCarnivals in Spain4 to 9 March Anima Basauri Film Festival Bilbao, Spain 20-27 March Event Type: Competitive Festival, Seminar/Workshop, Screening, Exhibit Categories: Animation, Short Films, “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
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