14th of May: Horse Fair

Jerez de la Frontera is already quite a village recognized by the splendor of the celebration of Easter. However, the horse fair is as popular as the religious holiday. Years and years of tradition have become the equine event par excellence of Cadiz. Years ago, residents of the area used to make many businesses using their horses and, after some talks, reached an agreement beneficial to both parties. It is for this reason that future generations have been able to maintain the customs and livestock equine that characterize Jerez de la Frontera. Visit this beautiful town and be part of that tradition. There are more than seven days off in emerging riders to showcase their strengths thoroughbred horses. The children enjoyed the spectacle and experts collectors either open the eyes to see if they make some good buys.

It's the perfect opportunity to give to your partner with a glass of Sherry, the beverage par excellence of the town. The strong smell of fresh wine overflows all environments of village. The rebujito, a typical drink, is also part of the festivity. This is a drink that combines the sweetness of the wine with a little lime soda. The fair is also the perfect opportunity to make contact with savory typical dishes. The most known are the fish and the bull meat. People from Jerez have a very special way of preparing the trifle, asparagus, cabbage and a variety of seafood and salads.

15th of May: San Isidro Labrador Festivity

Come and see the pleasant town of Los Barrios celebrations. There are five days in which you can share the splendor of this beautiful rural town of Cadiz. The first day you can enjoy the beauty of the parade, where you can see the beautiful ornate floats, happy people dressed as giants, with colorful masks that represent the tradition of Cadiz. In addition to the parade, in subsequent days may also be a pilgrimage with his family, accompanying the procession of people with musical bands. It also performs a flamenco festival, in which experts in sing and dance to welcome the attendees. It is perfect when you can seat in a great place to see the show.

Venue: at Los Barrios.

27th of May: The Fair of Manzanilla

Visit Sanlucar de Barrameda and witness the magic and charm of the Feria de Manzanilla. Various positions are organized to offer typical products of Sanlúcar. Since local foods, up beautiful fabrics, one always can find a souvenir to take home and surprise someone with a beautiful gift from Cadiz. In some positions it is normal that the Sevillanas dance. The drink is the chamomile, ideal for after a delicious lunch filled with meats and vegetables. The most known food in Sanlúcar are based on fish and shellfish. Will you miss the events of this fair? Come to Sanlúcar in May!

Venue: Booth of Sanlucar de Barrameda.

30th of May: Corpus Chiquito Festivity

Cadiz is, in general, a province that lives up to their religious holidays. The festivity of Corpus Chiquito has characterized the town of Chipiona for their particular tribute to Our Lady of Rule. In the sanctuary where the image resides, patron saint of the town, is a small procession. Despite the small spaces the number of people is significant and all show respect for the Lady of Chipiona.

Venue: Shrine of Our Lady of Rule.

CELEBRATION IN JUNE

10th of June: Feria de San Antonio

In June, Chiclana de la Frontera is pure party. For four days, the Feria de San Antonio brings many gaditanos to buy the typical products of the region. The festivities in honor of San Antonio are the reason for that was set up several sales positions, near the municipality of the area. Near there is a taurine squeare and there are musical shows for all.

Venue: Exhibition Center, near the town of Chiclana de la Frontera.

15th of July: Corpus Christi

It is time to make the bags to travel to Zahara de la Sierra. This beautiful town of Cadiz is held with the strict religious festivity of Corpus Christi. His popularity and customs have made the UNESCO to declare the festival touristic interest internationally. The most notorious of the whole festival is being on the streets. Days before the main procession, residents and municipal workers adorn the streets with beautiful flowers, fresh herbs emanating a delicious aroma, and also juncias branches. Finally, the procession reaches the center of Zahara de la Sierra and celebrated Mass outdoors, with all present in the main square.

Venue: main square of Zahara de la Sierra.

15th of July: Corpus Christi in the center of Cadiz

The capital of the province of Cadiz has a way of celebrating the Corpus Christi. There are always reflection and new devotes who open their hearts to God. It is customary for the children of Cadiz wear elegant dresses with their white First Communion and they meet in a procession. The entire population is made in this great religious event. Bands accompany the procession to authorities and the militias are involved in the tradition. You can not miss this great celebration that unites the people of Cadiz to pay tribute to the Son of God.

Venue: the center of Cadiz.

23th of June: San Juan night

The capital of the province becomes once more in the tourist center par excellence in Spain. During the night of San Juan tend to be several dances throughout the territory. Each neighborhood organizes its festivitys and thus the agenda of the night is always plenty of options for entertainment and young adulthood. Enjoy the famous fireworks tradition of the people of Cadiz. Just when midnight arrives is the burning of Juanillo, an event that lends itself to large photographs amid a festive atmosphere and, at the same time, mystical. These are children who, from day before, are responsible for developing the Juanillo, which is some dolls stuffed with straw or cloth. Once the Juanillo have been extinguished, the ideal is that you comply with the tradition of throwing a written note with three wishes to ashes. If you're lucky, your role will burn and that means that their wishes will be fulfilled. Share with the people of Cadiz the magic of this holiday, jump on the fire thinking about what they most want and you can go into the waters of Cadiz to purify you aura and have a life more enjoyable.

Venue: All the neighborhoods of the capital.

23th of June: The Big Night of San Juan and in Vejer Chiclana

Remote areas of the capital have their own style to celebrate this holiday region. Family travel to Chiclana de la Frontera and is part of an overwhelming procession in honor of the patron saint of the town, San Juan. Marching bands are the perfect complement to an evening of religion.

Vejer de la Frontera also brings the popular burning dolls; this time with Jane and John; funny dolls made by children from the town.

Venue: Chiclana and Vejer de la Frontera.

CELEBRATION IN JULY

16th of July: Carmen Festivities

This is a great celebration in the town of Barbate. Enjoy with the inhabitants of a grand parade, mass, full of color and liven up by a band of music that walks through the streets of the town. Barbate is a region close to the sea, so it is ideal that the festival will be held during the summer. It is also customary to carry out various acts of homage to the tradition of the sailors. Even there are "processions marine" who demonstrate the great devotion of the people of Barbate by the Virgin of Carmen. Do not miss this great festival that combines with the religious holiday, a cultural phenomenon and manners.

Venue: The town and its port of Barbate.

18th of July: Bull Rope

This festival is unusual only for the bravest. Will you venture to pass this test along with the young boys from the village of Grazalema? It is normal to search and find the most bravos bulls in the entire place. After an exhaustive search, cattle are released in an open field and they have to catch them with a rope. This is a test of skill and bravery. In any case, only to see the spectacle is a beautiful memory. It also placed some posts sales of typical foods of the region, especially meat.Younger children can also enjoy the cuisine of the place thanks to the outstanding desserts Cadiz. Visit the fiesta del Toro of the rope with his family or his friends, impress your happy with the people of Grazalema.

25th of July: Vigil at the Virgen del Carmen

In the town of Sanlucar de Barrameda are carried out various homages to honor the Virgen del Carmen. The devout people congregate in the church's central location for an evening full of prayers. Subsequently, the celebration continues with a big procession in one of the largest neighborhoods of the town: Low Guide. The typical dishes are the order of the day. A great experience not to be missed if you are a devout person.

Venue: town of Sanlucar de Barrameda.

CELEBRATIONS IN AUGUST

14th of August: The Sardine Festitivy

Barbate is one of the most beautiful coastal towns of Cadiz. It has a wide range of attractions to enjoy an unforgettable summer and charming. That is why they are performed throughout the year many activities such as the Festivity of Sardines, with which the town takes on greater value for tourism. During the festival, which lasts three days, residents offer typical products of the region. The festival lives up to its name as one of the attractions is the main gastronomy. At fairs and restaurants they offer delicious sardines Cadiz prepared a thousand ways by expert cooks. The most popular dish is grilled sardines; they are very fresh and nutritious.

Venue: the port of Barbate.

15th of August: Our Father Jesus of the Column Festivity

Once again the religious celebrations take the leading role of the tourist scene of Cadiz. Exactly in the town of Benaocaz, you may be a witness to the devotion of Cadiz participating actively and with very good attitude of the votive Mass. And worship is a tribute to the famous image of Our Father Jesus Bound to the Column. Various religious events take place throughout the town. At night, the lighting is notable for its beauty. Furthermore, after the religious acts you can enjoy deluxe submissions from music groups and many comedians of the people that fun to visitors, which do not stop laughing with their occurrences.

One of most the striking is the route of Diana, who stroll along the main streets of downtown Benaocaz. Young people can be more daring participants in the Toro of ropes and also of the Test of the Calves. Cotillón highlights a first-rate, with which ends with gold brooch this holiday not to be missed.

Venue: Beanocaz streets.

15th of August: Tribute to the Virgen de la Oliva

The Spanish regional festivals are synonymous of devotion. That is why, if you want to be part of acts of reflection and meditation, you must travel to Vejer de la Frontera. In this beautiful town of Cadiz, every year the population participates in a big festival that carries the image of Our Lady of Olives from the village of Vejer until its main sanctuary. There are food fairs which will be appropriate if they have traveled with the little ones. However, the event brings other religious activities. Typical dances, songs and Cadiz streets are decorated one of the finest examples of the momentum of the residents. There is a large religious and cultural evening you may not miss.

Venue: Shrine of Our Lady of Olives, in Vejer.

29th of August: Tribute to the Guadalquivir Festivity

If you have visited Sanlúcar de Barrameda you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the town thanks to the river Guadalquivir. That beautiful river receives a tribute from the residents of the region, thanks to all the benefits throughout their history. They organise a tour of the river, with some bands. Without a doubt a very pleasant journey in the countryside which can purify their lungs.

Venue: banks of the Guadalquivir River, in Sanlucar de Barrameda.