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Horses are the stars on the festival.

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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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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Wine Horses, Caravaca De La Cruz (1)

From the first to the fifth of May, Caravaca De la Cruz dresses up to enjoy its festival in honour of the Santísima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca. As main part of this festivity, the outstanding celebration of Wine Horses takes place during the two first days. It has been declared of International Tourist Interest. Continue reading Wine Horses, Caravaca De La Cruz (1)