August is Fiesta Time in Spain

August has a well-deserved reputation for visitors to Spain: heat, heat and more heat. There's a lot of truth to that. But that doesn't make it any less of a great place to be. In fact, the Spanish take to the heat in true Spanish fashion: with Fiestas and Festivals! All over the country people come out to celebrate life and tradition. Over the next week we'll be talking about some of them, but today, just to get your motor started.

Malaga's massive town fair (a day and night time adventure to be sure!) offers visitors great insight into the allegria (joy) of the Andalusian spirit. On the other side of the country, Aste Nagusia, or Semana Grande, puts the best of the Basque country's culture and heritage on display, with classic Basque games, bullfighting, and an amazing fireworks display in San Sebastian. In between, wherever you go, there's something to see. Why not check out the Festival del Cantir and Ceramics this weekend in Argentona, a town just north of Barcelona where the cantir, a traditional drinking jug, is the star! And lest we forget the wine, the Somantano Wine Festival is in the midst of another spectacular celebration of wine, music and food. And of course, there are the uniquely Spanish customs like the Tomatina, the giant tomato fight!

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