Archive for 'December in Spain'

  

Thursday, August 10, 2023
Els Enfarinats
Photo credits: Fotógrafo Ibi / CC BY-SA 4.0

For some, it might be early to start thinking about the Holidays but some eagerly await autumnal weather, then Hallowe’en spookiness, and then the festive cheer and run up to the holiday season. In fact, many get a longer holiday at this time of the year or get to see loved ones that are otherwise busy and occupied throughout the year. So, planning a really special getaway as a group or on your own or with a loved one or two can be a great way to make the most of it and booking now means you’ll have the most choice as availability remains excellent. And, if you are looking to vacation in Spain and make really unique memories and engage in local tradition, then why not find a villa in Alicante and join in on Spain’s biggest and oldest food fight?

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Posted in: Curiosities, December, Events, Must See Attractions

  

Monday, November 15, 2021
Caga Tió
“Who is this cute character?” you might ask upon spying the cheerful face painted on the log above. Well, if you find a villa in Catalonia and decide to spend Christmas enjoying the region’s incredible ski resorts in the Catalan Pyrénées, the delicious cuisine that will delight even the most discerning of foodies, and the distinct and truly unique culture of Catalonia, then you are sure to encounter this guy! One of the region’s many, specific, utterly singular, and somewhat bizarre Christmas traditions, the Caga Tió is a taste of the wacky fun that awaits, in addition to all of the other wonderful parts of the Holiday Season in this part of Spain.     Read More
Posted in: Christmas, Curiosities, December, Events

  

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Els Enfarinats Festival
The Els Enfarinats Festival is another of Spain's wonderful traditions and another example of an annual large-scale European food fight, just like the Spanish La Tomatina fight with tomatoes and the Italian Battle of the Oranges. This festival, however, takes place in the Spanish town of Ibi and employs flour bombs and eggs, instead of oranges.

Taking place on the 28th of December each year, it sees residents of the town dress in military garb, separate into two teams, and throw flour, eggs, and fire extinguisher dust at each other. It also escalates an hour later and firecrackers are involved in the fight, as well. If you're looking for an exciting post-festive season getaway, this is just the thing! Just find a vacation rental in Valencia and head to the town of Ibi, but make sure to bring a spare set of clothes.     Read More
Posted in: Concerts & Festivals, December, Events, Tourist Attractions