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What"s on in Andalusia in 2014?
Andalusia has exciting events all year round. Semana Santa (Spain's version of Easter) is at its most flamboyant in the south of Spain. Seville and Malaga both have excellent street parties. And there's numerous flamenco festivals throughout the year.
So even if the weather is gloomy (it can happen!) and the beaches are empty, Andalusia will still have plenty to do in 2014.
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January 2014 in Andalusia
See also:
- Barcelona Events in 2014
- Madrid Events in 2014
- January Events in Spain
- January 1-2, 2014
Event: La Toma de Granada
Where? Granada.
What? A small celebration of when Ferdinand and Isabella marched into the city of Granada and the Moorish rulers surrendered.
- January 26 - February 6, 2014
Event Gibraltar Chess Congress
Where? Gibraltar (UK)
What? Pop across the border for this chess tournament and masterclass series.
- January 30 to February 2, 2014
Event Flamenco Fashion Show
Where? Seville.
What? See the latest designs in flamenco dresses.
February 2014 in Andalusia
- February 2 (first Sunday of the month), 2014 (TBC)
Event San Cecilio festival
Where? Granada
What? A gypsy festival in the Sacromonte area of Granada. The whole city converges on the Sacromonte monastery where there is lots of partying and some flamenco performances. There is little online evidence of this festival and I have not attended it in person, so check locally before you get your hopes up!
- February 14, 2014
Event: Valentine's Day
Where? All over the world!
What? Lovers go out for dinner and buy chocolates. If you're a bit more adventurous than that, check out these Valentine's Day in Spain Ideas
- February 21 to March 8, 2014
Event: Jerez Flamenco Festival
Where? Jerez, in Andalusia.
What? One of Spain's largest flamenco festivals.
- February 23, 2014
Event Seville Marathon
Where? Seville
What? It's a marathon, through the gorgeous streets of Seville.
- Around February 27, 2014 (Week before Lent)
Event Carnival
Where? All over Spain. Click on the above link for more details.
What? It's Carnival time! Spain's two main gay communities, Chueca in Madrid and Sitges near Barcelona , are the stars of the shows here. Cadiz and Tenerife also host famous processions.
?March 2014 in Andalusia
- March 8-30, 2014 (dates TBC)
Event: Old Music Festival
Where? Seville
What? Baroque and classical music festival.
- March 21-22, 2014 (TBC)
Event: South Pop Festival
Where? Seville
What? Alternative music festival
- March 24, 2014
Event: Real Madrid v Barcelona.
Where? Expect to see every bar in the country full of people supporting one side or the other.
What? The biggest match in Spanish soccer, known as 'El Clasico' among Spaniards.
April 2014 in Andalusia
- April 5-19, 2014 (TBC)
Event: Malaga de Festival
Where? Malaga, Andalusia.
What? Arts festival that acts as a kind of extended pre-festival to the Malaga film festival that starts on the 20th.
- April 11-20, 2014
Event: Semana Santa
Where? All over Spain.
What? Semana Santa completely dominates Spain in March, so no matter where you are, there'll be something to commemorate the Resurrection. See my Semana Santa to give you a flavor of what you may see on your travels. Seville and Toledo are popular places to experience Semana Santa. Read more: Semana Santa Cities
- April 13, 2014
Event: Palm Sunday
Where? All over Spain, but the most famous celebrations are in Elche, near Valencia.
What? Processions to mark the Palm Sunday celebration.
- April 19-27, 2014
Event: Spring festival
Where? Murcia, south-east Spain.
What? Street festival because the Murcians refuse to let Easter die...
- April 21-29, 2014
Event: Festival de Malaga (Cine Español)
Where? Malaga.
What? Spanish-language film festival.
- April 27-May 1, 2014 (dates TBC)
Event: Cruces de Mayo
Where? Cordoba, Andalusia.
What? Cordoba has the first of its two festivals this month. This festival features a competition for the best-decorated patio. Also popular in Alicante and Granada.
?May 2014 in Andalusia
- May 2-3, 2014 (TBC)
Event: SOS Festival 2014
Where? Murcia.
What? Alternative music festival with a focus on Spanish acts, though this year Phoenix will also perform.
- May 6 to May 11, 2014.
Event: Feria de Sevilla
Where? Seville, in Andalusia.
What? Food, drink, music and lots of dancing. Note: bullfighting for the event in 2012 was canceled due to lack of funds; this may occur again.
- May 9 - 11, 2014
Event: Spannabis
Where? Malaga
What? Cannabis trade fair! Promotes the legal use of cannabis in Spain. See also: Is Cannabis Legal in Spain?
- May 10, 2014 (TBC)
Event: Noche en Blanca
Where? Malaga
What? A night of cultural activities. Museums stay open later (and usually have free entry) and other festivities for night owls.
- May 15-18, 2014
Event Open de Espana
Where? Real Club de Golf de Sevilla in Seville
What? Golf tournament.
- May 18-25, 2014 (TBC)
Event: Jerez Horse Fair
Where? Jerez in Andalusia.
What? A celebration of the famous horses of Jerez.
- May 23-24, 2014
Event: Territorios Sevilla
Where? Seville.
What? World music festival.
- May 24 - May 31, 2014
Event: Cordoba Festival
Where? Cordoba, Andalusia.
What? General city festivities. There is also a bullfighting festival to coincide.
- May 25-27, 2014
Event: Vinoble Wine Exhibition
Where? Jerez in Andalusia.
What? A celebration of sweet and dessert wines in Jerez, the home of sherry.
- May 27 - June 1, 2014
Event: Feria de la Manzanilla
Where? Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalusia.
What? If you like your sherry, this should be up your street, as the locals drink vast quantities of their celebrated local alcoholic beverage!
- Late May or early June, 2014 (Weekend before Pentecost Monday - dates TBC)
Event: Pilgrimage of the Virgen del Rocio
Where? El Rocio, Andalusia.
What? There are a number of religious pilgrimages in Spain, but this is one of the biggest.
June 2014 in Andalusia
- June 2-8, 2014
Event: International Sherry Week
Where? Jerez.
What? Celebration of the fortified wine that was invented in Jerez.
- Mid June (2014 dates TBC)
Event: Sevilla Circada
Where? Seville.
What? Circus Festival.
- June 17-22, 2014 (TBC)
Event: Algeciras fair
Where? Algeciras on the south coast.
What? Local festivities.
- June 21, 2014 (date TBC)
Event: Noche en Blanca de Flamenco
Where? Cordoba
What? (Mostly) free flamenco concerts throughout the night.
- June 22-July 8, 2014 (dates TBC)
Event: International Festival of Music and Dance
Where? Granada
What? A celebration of flamenco and classical music that attracts some excellent musicians.
- June 23-25, 2014 (TBC)
Event: Fiesta del Agua y Jamon
Where? Lanjarón, in the Alpujarras region near Granada
What? Water and Ham Festival, the town's two most famous exports. The water festival is just an excuse for a giant water fight. Revellers from all over the country take to the streets with buckets and water pistols. Then they feast on locally-produced ham. A novel event that is worth a visit.
- Last Saturday in June (TBC)
Event: Potaje Gitano
Where? Utrera, Seville.
What? Flamenco festival
- June 19, 2014 (date varies each year)
Event: Corpus Christi.
Where? All over Spain.
What? Traditional religious festival, but in Castrillo de Murcia they hold the Colacho Baby-Jumping Festival (date of Colacho TBC). Read about El Colacho
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