ASSUMPTION DAY: WHY SOME ARE RED LETTER DAYS IN THE SPANISH CALENDAR BUT SOME ARE NOT »
14 Aug, 2019
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The 15th of August is a public holiday in Spain, being the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Constitution says there is no State religion but the Spanish nation is founded on Catholicism. No Constituion could shake that off so easily.
DAY OF THE ALMUDENA, A ROMP IN THE SOLEMN FEAST »
15 Nov, 2015
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Cheeky chulapos and chulapas in their elaborate costumes attend the solemn Feast of the Virgin of the Almudena, Madrid’s patron saint
SPAIN TODAY: Palma Proclaimed Best Place; the Virgin Wins Hands Down; Sparkling Spanish Tourism »
25 Apr, 2015
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Choice news!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. JOIN THE FIESTA OF THE VIRGEN DE LA PALOMA! »
13 Aug, 2014
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If you’re in Madrid between the 15th and 17th of August, join the Fiesta of the Virgen de la Paloma. You’ll be glad you did!
NO CHARCOAL, PLEASE, OH THREE WISE MEN »
4 Jan, 2014
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From the Nativity in Bethlehem to the Kings’ Cavalcade in Spain, this is a story whose magic has not dimmed after 2000 years.
