Feast Dia de la Cruz in Granada

On May 3 takes place one of the most popular festivals in Granada, Las Cruces, which each year come to the meeting point thousands of visitors from all over Andalusia.

Its origins appear to lie in 1625, the date on which stood a cross of alabaster in the district of San Lazaro, which was celebrated with songs and dances by all locals.

Already in the early twentieth century the tradition was continued in the most typical neighborhoods, as Realejo Albayzín and where children built small altars with a cross decorated with shawls and pottery and copper pots. ARTISANS squares of the cross of pomegranate

It has now mushroomed consideration as playful act and some of the traditions have changed, while still maintaining its essence.

On this day it is common to find red carnations crosses all the squares and courtyards, where a "but with scissors stuck" with the symbolic intention to cut off any criticism of the decoration of Santa Cruz, captures all eyes .

Around flamenco bars and attract thousands of visitors from all over to enjoy one of the great days of Granada.

squares during dia de la cruz of granada