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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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.
Continue reading International Descent of the Sella, Arriondas & Ribadesella -Asturias-
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.
Declared of International Tourist Interest and part of the Moors and Christians celebrations which take place in Villajoyosa at the end of July, the Villajoyosa Landing has been held for over 250 years in honour of its patron Saint Marta.
