Fiestas in La Celada & Iznajar

In Spain there are many regional and national holidays which means that there is a festival or fiesta being celebrated somewhere every month of every year. Experiencing Spanish fiestas first hand is a great way to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture and to learn about important traditions and holidays.

Spanish festivals and holidays are famous around the world. Every town, city and region has its own traditional holidays or Spanish fiestas in honour of a patron saint, founder or important historical event.

Iznajar is known for its great quality of life and strong traditions which translates into spectacular celebrations that are full of fun and colour; food and drink, flamenco, processions, music, costume, fairs….and so much more, which ensures a wonderful experience when you visit.

There are many, many fiestas and festivals throughout the year both in Iznajar, it’s hamlets, and in the close by towns and villages.
Here are just a few examples:

Semana Santa – Easter Holy Week in Iznajar

One of the most important fiestas of the year. A programme of activities run throughout the week plus a daily procession reinacting the days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

Feria Real in Iznajar

One of the two annual Ferias, or Fairs, in Iznajar. Feria Real is normally held in early September and Feria Chica in June.

San Isidro in Iznajar

San Isidro is held in May in the grounds by the hotel or on the beach. Each of the Iznajar’s hamlets decorate a caravan and there is plenty, fun, food and flamenco ‘with horses’.

San Jose in La Celada

The patron saint of La Celada is San Jose. The village celebrates San Jose Day on the 19th March with a four day fiesta. There is a programme of events – procession, fireworks, dances, paella, live music and much more….