Top Ten Traditional Festivals in Spain

On this page you will find information about the Carnival, one of the best festivals in Spain.

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Carnival

When is Carnival in Spain?

The Spanish Carnaval (or Canival in English) takes place at traditional carnival time - the few days before the start of Lent, culminating in Shrove Tuesday.

Where are the Best Places to See the Carnival?

Carnival is particularly famous in Tenerife and Cadiz, though it also has a strong tradition in the gay district of Chueca in Madrid and in Sitges, near Barcelona. Ciudad Rodrigo, near Salamanca, also has a popular carnival, though it is quite unlike that seen in other cities.

What?

The Carnival in Spain varies in nature across the country but in Tenerife and (to a lesser extent in Cadiz) is second only to Rio de Janeiro in terms of extravagance.

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