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January
Three Kings
The Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings' Day), or simply Reyes, on 6 January, is
the most important day on a Spanish kid's calendar. The evening before, three local
politicians dress up as the three wise men and lead a sweet-distributing frenzy of
Cabalgata de Reyes through the centre of most towns.
February
Life's a Carnaval
Riotously fun Carnaval, ending on the Tuesday 47 days before Easter Sunday, in-
volves fancy-dress parades and festivities. It's wildest in Cádiz and Sitges.
Return to the Middle Ages
In one of Spain's coldest corners, Teruel's inhabitants don their medieval finery and
step back to the Middle Ages with markets, food stalls and a re-enactment of a local
lovers' legend during the Fiesta Medieval.
Contemporary Art Fair
One of Europe's biggest celebrations of contemporary art, Madrid's Feria Inter-
nacional de Arte Contemporánea (Arco) draws gallery reps and exhibitors from all
over the world. It's a thrilling counterpoint to the old masters on display year-round
in galleries across the capital.
March
Fireworks
The extraordinary festival of Las Fallas consists of several days of all-night dancing
and drinking, first-class fireworks and processions from 15 to 19 March. Its principal
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