Festivals, Events and Feasts in Granada, Festivities and Celebrations
For centuries the festivals of Granada have been very popular. At the time of the Nazari kingdom
people played reeds and bulls and celebrated other religious festivals in Granada..
The magical atmosphere of Granada is reflected in all works created by romantic
writers and painters inspired by the experiences, rituals, and by the lush
bouquet of festivities throughout the year.
There are many significant dates, religious and cultural festivals in Granada,
here we review the most important.
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Dia de la Toma (January)
On 2 January is the commemoration of the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492,
which was the last Muslim stronghold on the peninsula.
On this day official events are held at the Royal Chapel and at the City Hall.
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San Cecilio is the day of the Patron of Granada. It is a Granada festival when you can see a processions
going up the Sacromonte. It is a tradition for young girls to touch the
white stone if they want to find a husband.
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The day of Easter varies between March 22 and April 25. This festival in Granada is very
different from others of Andalusia, despite several points in common.
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Day of the Cross (May)
On the 3rd of May the streets and squares of Granada are adorned with the crosses with flowers,
dances and festivals are held. You will find some courtyards decorated in the Albaycin,
San Miguel Bajo, and in Realejo in the Campo del Principe.
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The celebrations of the biggest festival of Granada - Corpus Christi. Festivals,
fairs, bulls fights and official processions like the Tarasca are held.
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Nuestra Seņora de las Angustias (September)
Last Sunday in September. Our Lady of Sorrows is the feast
of the patron saint of the city. The facade of the church
is covered with flowers carried by the devotees and creates
a nice vertical floral mosaic. There are also processions, festivals and bullfights.
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