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Medieval Fair of Consuegra -Toledo-

In the middle of August Consuegra steps back to 1097, a time in which the moors attempted to conquer its castle and, in the middle of the battle, the son of “El Cid Campeador”*, Diego Rodríguez, lost his life.

The Medieval Fair of Consuegra takes place over three days in mid-August.  More than 500 villagers take part in the dramatized presentations around the town. The main performances take place in the castle, on the promenade along the river and in the bullring, where the “As-Satrany” or a chessboard is the stage for the battle.

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Maritime Procession of Virgen del Rosario, Luarca -Asturias-

At last a maritime procession! The 15th August is the date on which many festivals are held in Spain, so that it is difficult to choose one from all of them. It is the setting of a beautiful fishing village and the Cantabrian Coast, together with this kind of procession, that has made me choose this one.

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International Descent of the Sella, Arriondas & Ribadesella -Asturias-

The Descent of the Sella is is the most international event which has taken place in Asturias.

Since 1930, when Dionisio De la Huerta joined some friends to make the trip down the river, a canoeing celebration has been held every year.  But it was not until 1936, when this recreational trip became a  competition, although a lot of participants join in just looking for fun and not for any prize.

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‘La Virgen Blanca’, Vitoria

This festival began as an event to honour the “Virgen Blanca” (White Virgin) and has been celebrated since at least the end of the 18th century.  The main figure, the “Celedón“, is the symbol of this “fiesta“, represents a peasant of that time, Celedonio, who was always surrounded by a lot of invited friends.

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