For centuries an integral part of Spanish Culture has been the 'Fiesta,' and one of the best ways to fully immerse your self in authentic Spanish tradition is to visit one of these colorful, vibrant celebrations of life.
Sometimes it seems as if festivals run consecutively from one into the next, the Spanish really do love to celebrate. Here is a guide to ensure you don't miss the biggest and the best festivals in Murcia.
For confirmation of dates and listing of what may be happening it's best to contact Murcia's Tourist Information. Details of which can be found at the bottom of this page.
The Spring Festival in Murcia is held relatively quickly after Easter, it's an opportunity for all of the surrounding villages to come and dress in their local regional embroidered skirts and zaragüelles trousers. It's a festival to promote all of the market garden workers, a type of agriculture unique to this area of Spain. Like a display between male peacocks the villages take great pride in their appearance and compete in folk dancing, brightly colored floats adorn the streets and every available town square becomes a make shift market selling delicious traditional dishes of Murcia, be sure to try the "chuletas de cordero al ajo cabañil" A dish of succulent lamb chops served in a unique garlic
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