Lifestyle in Spain

La Mercè fiestasWhen: 21st – 24th Septmeber 2018Where: Barcelona, SpainWebsite: irbarcelona.comThe Fiestas of La Mercè are the annual festivities of the city of Barcelona and have been its main festival since 1902 when it was celebrated for the first time in honour of the Virgen de la Merced.

For a great end to a fantastic summer, and before the kids start back at school, there's nothing better than a good adrenaline rush. Whether it's a route through cave tunnels, a descending a canyon or simply going from tree to tree, it will be an unforgettable experience.

Summer is a great time to make some changes, one of which is often renting or buying a new home. If you're thinking of moving, here are a few pro tips to help you avoid all the stress and save yourself a bit of money.

Spain is famed for its beer culture. It’s not uncommon to see people from all walks of life, from police officers to retirees, in a bar having a swift half of shandy at any time of the day.

Las Fiestas de Santa Tecla When: 14th – 24th September 2018 Where: Santa Tecla, Spain Website: tarragonaturisme.cat During the Santa Tecla celebrations, one of Spain's funniest popular festivals, some of the most typical customs of Catalonia take place.

Flamenco is part of a very special tradition in Spain. It is lived and felt with particular devotion in Andalusia, but this artform is ubiquitous throughout Spain in one form or another.

Whether it's the relaxed pace of life, the Hawaiian motifs or the floral prints, everyone who tries surfing once wants to do it again and inevitably ends up a surfing convert.

The Bajada de la Bruja festival When: 28th August 2018 Where: Vidángoz, Spain Website: turismo.navarra.es The Descent of the Witch, la Bajada de la Bruja, marks the beginning of the local festival of the Navarrese village of Vidángoz in the Sangüesa area near Pamplona.

Bilbao’s Semana Grande When: 18th – 26th August 2018 Where: Bilbao, Spain Website: bilbaoturismo.net Bilbao's Semana Grande, also known as Aste Nagusia in the Basque language, is one of the most popular festivals in Spain with the most amount of events and activities happening.

Baixada dels Raiers When: 12th August 2018 Where: Coll de Nargó, Spain Website: viulafesta.cat Year on year, the Catalonian town of Coll de Nargó in Lleida welcomes hundreds of people who come to enjoy one of the most outstanding regional traditions: the Baixada dels Raiers. In this celebrat

The Fiesta del Pulpo When: 12th August 2018 Where: O Carballiño, Spain Website: spain.info One of the most popular festivals in Spain takes place on the second Sunday of August and is called the Octopus Festival (Fiesta del Pulpo).

Carreras de Caballos in Sanlúcar When: 8th – 24th August 2018 Where: Sanlúcar, Spain Website: carrerassanlucar.es Once the tide has gone out in the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, it’s time to put on several horse races that were declared of International Tourist Interest in 19

Feria de Malaga / Feria de Agosto When: 11th – 19th August 2018 Where: Málaga, Spain Website: feria.malaga.eu The so-called ‘Feria de Malaga’ or ‘Feria de Agosto’ is one of the oldest popular festivals in Spain, dating back to the conquest of the city of Malaga in the 15th century.

Romaría Vikinga in Catoira When: 5th August 2018 Where: Catoira, Spain Website: catoira.gal Popular festivals in Spain don’t come better than the one that takes place in Galicia in the town of Catoira, Pontevedra.

The Fiesta de la Rama When: 4th August 2018 Where: Agaete, Spain Website: grancanaria.com Agaete is located in the north of the island of Gran Canaria and the Fiesta de la Rama is held in honour of the Virgen de las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows).

Descenso del Sella festival When: 4th August 2018 Where: Ribadesella, Spain Website: descensodelsella.com Every first Saturday in August, the town of Ribadesella in Asturias celebrates the Descent of the Sella, popularly known as Les Piragües (The Canoes).

In summer, all families are looking for a beach to spend their holidays on and, of course, the dog is part of the family. There’s no need to have your 4-legged relative stay at home – every year more and more authorities in Spain take the step and allow the dogs to play and bathe on their beaches.

Festival Internacional de Santander When: 1st – 25th August 2018 Where: Santander, Spain Website: festivalsantander.com The Santander International Festival is endowed with art, culture and entertainment.

Festa Major de Gràcia When: 15th – 21st August 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: irbarcelona.cat Barcelona's Gràcia district is well known for its lively squares and bohemian atmosphere. For this reason, the Festa Major de Gràcia is an event much awaited by the people of Barcelona.

Albariño wine festival When: 1st – 5th August 2018 Where: Cambados, Spain Website: fiestadelalbariño.com The first week of August sees the Fiesta del Albariño happening in Cambados, Galicia in honour of the world-famous white wine.

The Danza de los Zancos Stilt Dance When: 21st – 23rd July 2018 Where: Anguiano, Spain Website: lariojaturismo.com One of the most popular festivals in Spain’s La Rioja region is the Danza de los Zancos, or the Dance of the Stilts.

The Castillo de Sohail castle is located on a hill 125 feet above sea level, at the mouth of the Fuengirola river.

Bioparc is a Spanish zoo-ecological park located in Fuengirola, Malaga on the Andalusian Costa del Sol. It’s not just any old zoo, though, since it’s based on a new kind of model that tries to recreate the habitat of the animals as much as possible.

FIB music festival When: 19th – 22nd July 2018 Where: Benicassim, Spain Website: fiberfib.com The Benicassim International Festival, better known by its Spanish initials FIB, is one of the best-known, and best, events in the Spanish music calendar, with indie, pop, rock and electronic music,

The prestigious Blue Flag rewards the best beaches based on environmental education and training, water quality, environmental management, services and safety. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), founded in 1981, ensures that coastal sites meet the stringent requirements to display th