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Wine Horses (II) -Pony Race, Moors and Christians and Bath of the Cross of Caravaca-, Caravaca De La Cruz -Murcia-

Pony Race

Ponies also have their day in the festivities of Caravaca de la Cruz. Although they were taking part in the Wine Horses celebrations since the 1970s, it was not until the year 2005 that they got their own parade. Continue reading Wine Horses (II) -Pony Race, Moors and Christians and Bath of the Cross of Caravaca-, Caravaca De La Cruz -Murcia-

Horse races at the beach of Sanlúcar de Barrameda -Cádiz-

Horse races have been held in San Lúcar de Barrameda since 1845.

The event is declared of International Tourist Interest.

It takes place in two stages over three days in August, the dates depend on the tides. Every day four races starting around 6:00 pm are held at this 1.800 metre long sandy beach.

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Sanfermines, Pamplona -Navarra-

‘Sanfermines’ is, probably, the most crowded and wellknown festival of Spain. Iit is not only the eight exciting runnings which take place at 08:00 am every morning, but also the party atmosphere in every corner of the city that attract thousands of visitors. Of course was declared of International Tourist Interest.

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A Rapa Das Bestas, Sabucedo

“A Rapa Das Bestas” is a festival held in La Estrada region, Pontevedra, on the first weekend of July (3-6 July 2020) . It is an old tradition which has been celebrated at least since the  18th Century. It seems  it was for a symbolic initation for the transition from childhood to adulthood.

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