Festival and Events Aragon
Aragon
Aragón
Aragón is home to some of the grandest churches & cathedrals in Spain and packed with Mudéjar architecture. In fact, it is home to some of the finest Mudéjar buildings outside of Andalusia. One of the great Spanish artists, Francisco de Goya, was born in the region of Aragón, in the small town of Fuendetodos.
January in Spain
To those of us from North America, it is quite surprising to find that January 6 in Spain, The Three Kings festival, is a bigger celebration than Christmas.
October in Zaragoza
A double celebration is held every year on October 12 in Zaragoza: ‘DÃa de Nuestra Señora del Pilar’ and ‘DÃa de la Hispanidad’. During the week leading up to the 12th of October, Zaragoza comes alive with music, parades,
How is Halloween celebrated in Spain?
The origin of Halloween dates back to an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. Annually celebrated in Spain from 31 October to 2 November. All Hallows Eve, now known as Halloween
Fiesta Nacional de España
A national holiday and held annually on October 12. This date commemorates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World on October 12, 1492. It is also known as Columbus Day in the United States
