Traditional Events

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland‘s most intriguing and enduring traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare each autumn. Known as Europe’s largest matchmaking event, the festival is rooted in a centuries-old tradition where farmers from remote areas would come to Lisdoonvarna for a wife. Today,… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

St. Rupert’s Day Fair, known locally as “Rupertikirtag,” is one of Salzburg‘s most cherished traditional events. Celebrated annually in honour of St. Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, this fair transforms the historic city centre into a lively hub of festivities, cultural displays, and vibrant markets. Typically held in late September, the fair is a… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

A Spectacular Celebration of Fire and Art in Valencia Las Fallas is an extraordinary festival celebrated in the city of Valencia, Spain, during the month of March. Rooted in a centuries-old tradition, this festival is a unique amalgamation of art, fire, music, and community spirit. Las Fallas attracts thousands of visitors from around the world… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

Celebrating the Fiesta de San Juan in Alicante: A Traveler’s Guide to Sun, Sand, and Fireworks! Welcome, dear adventurers, to the vibrant heart of Spain‘s Costa Blanca, where the summer solstice brings more than just the longest day of the year—it ignites the spirited Fiesta de San Juan! This isn’t just any festival; it’s Alicante’s… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Festa de São João in Porto, Portugal, is one of the most vibrant and enthusiastically celebrated festivals in Europe, marking a high point in the city’s cultural calendar. This festival, held annually on the night of June 23rd and into the early hours of June 24th, is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

Each summer, as the hazy heat of July settles over the narrow streets and ochre-toned façades of Ivrea, a gentle rhythm begins to pulse through the town. It is not the thunderous clash of the famous Battle of the Oranges in February or the quiet hum of the Dora Baltea river that snakes through the… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Puck Fair, held annually in the picturesque town of Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland, is one of the world’s oldest and most unique festivals. This event, which dates back over 400 years, attracts thousands of visitors each August, eager to witness the crowning of a wild goat as king and to participate in the… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Misterio de Elche, also known as the Mystery Play of Elche, is one of Spain’s most cherished cultural and religious events. Held annually in the town of Elche (Elx in Valencian), this medieval liturgical drama depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and has been performed continuously since the 15th century. Recognised by UNESCO… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

La Verbena de la Paloma, celebrated every 15th of August, is one of Madrid’s most iconic and vibrant traditional festivals. This event commemorates the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It transforms the streets of the city’s most traditional neighbourhood, La Latina, into a lively scene of music, dance, and cultural expressions. For… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland‘s most intriguing and enduring traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare each autumn. Known as Europe’s largest matchmaking event, the festival is rooted in a centuries-old tradition where farmers from remote areas would come to Lisdoonvarna for a wife. Today,… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Braemar Gathering is one of Scotland‘s most iconic and traditional events. It attracts visitors from across the globe to witness the splendour of Highland games set against the majestic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Held annually in the quaint village of Braemar, this event is not just a showcase of athletic prowess but also… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

Every September, Guadix and Baza’s towns in Granada, Andalusia, come alive with the vibrant and messy festivities of the Cascamorras festival. This centuries-old event, filled with tradition, excitement, and a fair share of black paint, draws thousands of visitors eager to witness and participate in this unique celebration. This Cascamorras Festival guide will delve into… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

St. Rupert’s Day Fair, known locally as “Rupertikirtag,” is one of Salzburg‘s most cherished traditional events. Celebrated annually in honour of St. Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, this fair transforms the historic city centre into a lively hub of festivities, cultural displays, and vibrant markets. Typically held in late September, the fair is a… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

A Spectacular Celebration of Fire and Art in Valencia Las Fallas is an extraordinary festival celebrated in the city of Valencia, Spain, during the month of March. Rooted in a centuries-old tradition, this festival is a unique amalgamation of art, fire, music, and community spirit. Las Fallas attracts thousands of visitors from around the world… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

Celebrating the Fiesta de San Juan in Alicante: A Traveler’s Guide to Sun, Sand, and Fireworks! Welcome, dear adventurers, to the vibrant heart of Spain‘s Costa Blanca, where the summer solstice brings more than just the longest day of the year—it ignites the spirited Fiesta de San Juan! This isn’t just any festival; it’s Alicante’s… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Festa de São João in Porto, Portugal, is one of the most vibrant and enthusiastically celebrated festivals in Europe, marking a high point in the city’s cultural calendar. This festival, held annually on the night of June 23rd and into the early hours of June 24th, is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

Each summer, as the hazy heat of July settles over the narrow streets and ochre-toned façades of Ivrea, a gentle rhythm begins to pulse through the town. It is not the thunderous clash of the famous Battle of the Oranges in February or the quiet hum of the Dora Baltea river that snakes through the… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Puck Fair, held annually in the picturesque town of Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland, is one of the world’s oldest and most unique festivals. This event, which dates back over 400 years, attracts thousands of visitors each August, eager to witness the crowning of a wild goat as king and to participate in the… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Misterio de Elche, also known as the Mystery Play of Elche, is one of Spain’s most cherished cultural and religious events. Held annually in the town of Elche (Elx in Valencian), this medieval liturgical drama depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and has been performed continuously since the 15th century. Recognised by UNESCO… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

La Verbena de la Paloma, celebrated every 15th of August, is one of Madrid’s most iconic and vibrant traditional festivals. This event commemorates the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It transforms the streets of the city’s most traditional neighbourhood, La Latina, into a lively scene of music, dance, and cultural expressions. For… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland‘s most intriguing and enduring traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare each autumn. Known as Europe’s largest matchmaking event, the festival is rooted in a centuries-old tradition where farmers from remote areas would come to Lisdoonvarna for a wife. Today,… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

The Braemar Gathering is one of Scotland‘s most iconic and traditional events. It attracts visitors from across the globe to witness the splendour of Highland games set against the majestic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Held annually in the quaint village of Braemar, this event is not just a showcase of athletic prowess but also… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

Every September, Guadix and Baza’s towns in Granada, Andalusia, come alive with the vibrant and messy festivities of the Cascamorras festival. This centuries-old event, filled with tradition, excitement, and a fair share of black paint, draws thousands of visitors eager to witness and participate in this unique celebration. This Cascamorras Festival guide will delve into… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...

St. Rupert’s Day Fair, known locally as “Rupertikirtag,” is one of Salzburg‘s most cherished traditional events. Celebrated annually in honour of St. Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, this fair transforms the historic city centre into a lively hub of festivities, cultural displays, and vibrant markets. Typically held in late September, the fair is a… Read More »Festa di San Savino ...