Madrid Franchisees – Entierro de la Sardina – Carnival Farewell
If you choose to open your Hamiltons of London Franchise business close to Spain’s capital, Madrid then during March you can enjoy the cities Carnival celebrations which include the Entierro de la Sardina (the Burial of the Sardine). This unusual event marks the culmination of the carinbal season and the beginning of Lent. Madrid transfomrs into a theatre for processions, performances and the grand finale which involves the unual burial of an efffigy of a sardine. This tradition has been immortalised in the one of Goya’s paintings and epitomises both the ceremony and playful spirit of this unusual tradition seen only in Madrid.
Valencia Franchises – Fires and Las Fallas
This fesitval which takes place in the Valencia and some other towns in the regions is the result of months of work involved by the festival committee who organise the creatiion of giant papier-mache sculptures known as Fallas which take over the streets of cities and towns celebrating San Jose. They are often satirical and reflecting social comedy, politicians and stars of shows. There will be parades, music and a lot of fun right up to the final night “La Crema” when the sculptures are set alight. During this time you will also see plenty of people wearing traditional Valencian costumes and the city and surrounding towns are filled with joy and music.
Andalusian Franchises – Tango Festival of Granada
This is a wonderful party for those that love the rhythm of latin music and dance and takes place in the heart of Andalusia in the historic city of Granada. This passionate dance is celebrated throughout the city streets.
Navarre Community Franchises – La Javieradas and Cherry Blossom
Further north of the country in the town of Javier is located in the community of Navarre where the capital city is Pamplona and which borders several Spanish regions including La Rioja, Aragon and the Basque region. Here in this small community March sees the spiritual Las Javieradas pilgramage honouing Saint Francis Xavier. The location in the heart of the pretty Jerte Valley is something to behold at this time of year as spring changes the countryside pink with the blooming of cherry blossoms.
Franchise Estate Agents in Galicia – Baiona Caravel La Pinta
This is a very important festival in Northern Spain which celebrates the arrival in the town of Baiona, Pontevedra of the arrival of the caravel La Pinta in port bringing the news that America had been discovered. This important event is celebrated with a medieval festival selling 15th century style crafts and the streets are filled with musicians, minstrels, jugglers and other entertainments. The most important event during this fiesta is the performance depicting the moment that Martin Alonso Pinzon and his crew told the mayor of Baiona about their discovery on March 1st 1493.
Castellon Franchisees – Festival of La Magdalena
In the Mediterranean region of Castellon north of Valencia this important festival takes place in Castellon de la Plana to commemorate the towns move from the mountains to more fertile plains in the 13th century. The festival takes place over nine days and lively parties fill the streets with light, traditional processions take place including one to the chapel of La Magdalena with thousands of people carrying canes decorated with green ribbons.
Barcelona Marathon – City Estate Agents with Hamiltons Franchises
March sees the Barcelona athletics marathon where the route passes some of the cities most important monuments and historical locations. Close by the town of Terrassa celebrates their Jazz Festival at a variety if venues throughout the town entertaining residents and visitors with concerts from both national and international artists.
Spring in Spain – Celebrate with a Hamiltons of London Franchise
Wherever you choose to set up your franchise business you and your clientele will always be able to enjoy and participate in the wonderful and varied celebrations that take place throughout the year in this lively and wonderful country.
