✨ What makes it special
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Jerez (Sherry Triangle: Jerez, El Puerto de Santa María, Sanlúcar de Barrameda): mid-September. Grape stomping (pisado de uvas) at
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sherry tastings (fino, manzanilla, amontillado, oloroso, Pedro Ximénez)
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horse parade (paseo de yeguas) through Jerez streets. La Rioja (Haro, Logroño): September 16-21 (San Mateo Festival in Logroño). U
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barrel racing (running de las barricas—rolling wine barrels down Herradura Street)
📷 Photos
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Fiesta de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festivals - Multiple locations) — main event
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Fiesta de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festivals - Multiple locations) — atmosphere
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Fiesta de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festivals - Multiple locations) — crowd
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Fiesta de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festivals - Multiple locations) — detail
Photos coming soon
📅 Calendar of events
09:00
Morning mass
Solemn mass in main cathedral. Open to all — dress modestly.
12:00
Midday procession
Smaller and more accessible than night processions.
17:00
Brotherhood departures
Cofradías leave from home churches — more intimate than the main route.
21:00
Night processions begin
Position yourself by 19:00. The heart of Semana Santa.
23:00
Late night processions
Some brotherhoods process until dawn. Candlelight at 2am is unforgettable.
Times approximate. Check official programme.
👁 Where to watch
🕯Street level on route (Free)
Arrive 2+ hours early. Bring a folding chair.
🪑Official tribunas (Paid €20-100)
Reserved grandstand seating. Book via official website months ahead.
⛪Church interior (Free)
Being inside as the procession departs is the most emotional experience.
🏨Hotel balconies on route
Book 12 months ahead for Seville Semana Santa.
📖 Full description
Jerez (Sherry Triangle: Jerez, El Puerto de Santa María, Sanlúcar de Barrameda): mid-September. Grape stomping (pisado de uvas) at Bodegas González Byass (Tío Pepe) and Bodegas Lustau; sherry tastings (fino, manzanilla, amontillado, oloroso, Pedro Ximénez); horse parade (paseo de yeguas) through Jerez streets. La Rioja (Haro, Logroño): September 16-21 (San Mateo Festival in Logroño). Unlimited tapas and wine (chiquiteo) on Laurel Street (Calle del Laurel)—€2-3 per pincho + wine; barrel racing (running de las barricas—rolling wine barrels down Herradura Street); grape stomping at Bodegas Franco-Españolas (Logroño). Ribera del Duero (Aranda de Duero, Peñafiel, Valladolid): late September. Grape harvest mass and blessing of grapes; medieval wine tastings in Peñafiel castle (Castillo de Peñafiel, home to Museo Provincial del Vino). Penedès (Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona province): early September. "Festa del Vi" (Wine Festival) with cavas (sparkling wine) from Codorníu and Freixenet; Calçotada (grilled calçot onions with romesco sauce) served with cava
✈️ How to get there
✈️By air
Check flights to nearest major airport. Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia serve most Spanish cities.
🚄By train
Book at renfe.com — advance tickets significantly cheaper.
🚌By bus
ALSA (alsa.es) is the main coach operator.
🚗By car
Spain's motorway network is excellent. Toll roads are fast but can be expensive.
🚇Getting around
Most Spanish cities have good bus networks. Taxis and Uber/Cabify are reliable.
🎟 Tickets
Main events
Street viewing is free. Grandstand seating (tribunas): €20-100.
Additional events
Church interiors are free outside services.
⚠️ Important tip
Official tribunas sold by town councils months ahead. Book direct.
🏨 Where to stay
Nearest large cityVaries
Regional capitals have more accommodation
Local villagesNearby
Smaller villages often have rooms when main town is sold out
Holiday rentalsIn area
Airbnb often lists when hotels are full
💡 Insider tips
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Silence during processions
Clapping is deeply disrespectful to locals.
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Position matters enormously
Research the route and arrive 2+ hours early.
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Night processions are unmissable
Far more atmospheric than daytime ones.