Granada guide

Festivals and traditions of Granada

From Corpus Christi to Holy Week, via the May Crosses or the Christmas markets: these are the festivals and traditions that mark Granada's calendar throughout the year.

Corpus Christi Granada and the Corpus fair

Corpus Christi Granada 2025 in June. Wednesday: Tarasca parade 11am Plaza del Carmen. Thursday: procession from the Cathedral 10am. Isabella the Catholic's monstrance and rush-strewn streets.

May Crosses in Granada

Cruces de Mayo Granada 2025 on 3 May in Plaza Pasiegas, Carmen, Corrala de Santiago, Plaza Larga, Casa de los Pisas, Bib-Rambla and 60+ more.

Granada International Festival of Music and Dance

Granada International Festival of Music and Dance, June-July. Palace of Charles V, Generalife Theatre. A one-of-a-kind Alhambra setting.

The Virgen de las Angustias, patron saint of Granada

Virgen de las Angustias, patron saint of Granada, celebrated in September. Procession on the last Saturday at 6pm, flower offering on the 15th. Baroque 17th-century basilica, traditional cake.

The best Christmas markets in Granada 2025

The best Christmas markets in Granada 2025 at Bib-Rambla and Puerta Real, monumental nativity scenes, the heart of Christmas activity throughout December

The Romería of San Miguel Alto, patron saint of the Albaicín

Romería of San Miguel Alto, Granada, last Sunday of September, patron saint of the Albaicín, 12pm, Cerro del Aceituno hermitage. Bernardo de Mora, neighbourhood festivities, communal paella.

Saint Cecilius, patron saint and first bishop of Granada

Saint Cecilius, patron saint of Granada, first bishop, Sacromonte romería on the first Sunday of February. Catacombs, Mozarabic Mass, broad beans and salaíllas, a tradition since the 17th century.

Experience the Holy Week processions in Granada

From 13 to 20 April, day-by-day timings, 32 religious brotherhoods, the Cristo de los Favores, the return of Los Gitanos to the Sacromonte, and the best routes to watch it all.

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