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September Festivals & Fiestas in Spain

Where to Catch all the Festivals and Fiestas in Spain in September

By , About.com Guide

September is one of the best months to visit Spain, particularly because the weather is starting to get cooler, but also for fans of flamenco, as the Bienal de Flamenco takes place this month.

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Festival Highlights in September

In addition to the aforementioned flamenco festival, there is plenty more to attract you to Spain in Spain.

In Catalonia, there are three days of festivities in the middle of the month in Graus (Sept 12-15), with the highlight being the Mojiganga satirical procession. The latter part of the month is dominated by the Festa de Santa Tecla in Tarragona, Catalonia, including Castellets (Sept 15-24)

Then there's the biggest festival in Barcelona, the Festa de la Mercè (Sept 22-25), a centuries-old celebration that includes fireworks, people on stilts and, of course, copious amounts of alcohol.

Complete List of Festivities in September

Note: these dates are liable vary slightly each year. Check exact dates in local press.

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