Donostia’s Semana Grande (Big Week) is here
Más sobre:
After a two-year hiatus, the cannon fire will once again be heard in Alderdi Eder as the start of the Semana Grande (Big Week) in San Sebastian. On August 13th, the festival kicks off to give way to a programme full of activities in which traditional proposals and novelties for all kinds of audiences coexist.
The cannon shot will kick off eight days of festivities in which everyone who comes to enjoy the programme will find something to their liking. Giants and big-heads, fire bulls, fireworks, concerts, sports activities, street theatre, txarangas, dance groups, herri kirolak (rural sports), food trucks and craft stalls will fill the streets of the city with colour and festivities.
After the festive kick-off with the sounds of the 'Artillero', the "Holi Fest" will delight the youngsters on the Boulevard, with a bath of colour that offers plenty of fun. Afterwards, the traditional 'Alarde de txistularis' will take over, filling the Plaza de la Constitución with music, marking the start of a week in which everyone will find multiple options to enjoy themselves to their heart's content.
Txarangas, dance groups, rural sports, food trucks and craft stalls will fill the streets of the city with colour and festivities
A total of 30 spaces will become a particularly festive stage. Thus, in addition to the traditional Boulevard, Plaza de la Constitución, Sagüés or Alderdi Eder, the Garden of the Aiete Palace, Riberas de Loiola or the River Urumea will be added.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We have the best quality tourism content and we deliver it to your inbox every fortnight.
Te va a encantar
The Oma Forest, Ibarrola’s great jewel, recovers its splendour
The Oma Forest can now be visited until 11 September by means of guided tours and by prior appointment, by calling 944 65 16 57. The Provincial Council of Bizkaia will organise two visits from Monday to Sunday mornings, at 10:30 and 12:30.
“Progressing. Looking to the future from the 19th century” in Koldo Mitxelena
This interesting exhibition of photographs by José Brunet can be seen at the Koldo Mitxelena in San Sebastián until 3 September. The visitor will be able to observe each image as an open window with a direct view of that period, a real time tunnel.
Valderejo, the little natural treasure of Alava
Valderejo, declared a Natural Park in 1992, is home to a great diversity of ecosystems and landscapes. It has special protection due to its ecological value and beauty. This valley, located in the westernmost part of Álava, is practically unpopulated, which favours the existence of a rich and varied flora and fauna.
Los Agustinos Hotel from Haro celebrates the Charm Market
The Charm Market returns to Haro to present the trends of this new season in fashion, jewelry, accessories, florist, crafts, among others, from 12 to 15 October.