Almost every town, city, and village in Spain has an annual feria (festival), and my favorite is undoubtedly La Feria del Caballo (The Horse Fair) in Jerez de la Frontera.
Held every May at the González Hontoria fairground, the festival features plenty of food, drinks, dancing, and a program of equestrian events.
It’s beautiful during the day, but at night, the grounds are lit up in a spectacular way that makes everything look magical.
Another festival I enjoy attending is Las Fallas, held annually in March in Valencia. Hundreds of wooden and papier-mâché monuments called fallas are constructed around the city, and then, to conclude the festival, they’re burned.
These structures often portray local and world dignitaries or critique current events, creating a blend of art, satire, and tradition that’s really worth watching.
