The title of Fiesta of International Tourist Interest is an honorary distinction that is given in Spain by the General Secretariat of Tourism of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of the Government of Spain to the fiestas or events involving manifestations of cultural and popular tradition, with particular regard to their ethnic characteristics and special importance as tourist attractions. This honorary title is held by 30 fiestas in Spain.
The requirements include:[1]
- Antiquity of the celebration and continuity over time (at least should be held each five years).
- Popular roots and participation, especially value the existence of associations that support it.
- Originality, diversity that are relevant in terms of promoting tourism of Spain abroad.
- Impact on international media, at least ten performances in one or more foreign media.
- Possess the declaration of National Tourist Interest for at least five years.
- That its development involve no mistreatment of people or animals, and care for the city, architecture and landscape.
- Existence in the town or within 50 km (30 mi) of suitable accommodation and tourist services.
- Full Town Council agreement and a favorable report from the Autonomous Community.
FiestasEdit
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Variable date of February |
1980
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During the 10 days preceding Ash Wednesday (February) |
1980
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During two cycles of August depending on the tides |
1997
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September 6 |
2013
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From 22 to 30 of July |
1994
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Next Weekend to August 2 |
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From the third Saturday of Lent |
2010
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Second week of September |
2005
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From 15 to 19 of March |
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From 7 to 17 of September |
2008
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Eleven days after first Wednesday of August |
2006
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Next Saturday after Holy Week |
2006
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June 23 and 24 |
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July 25 |
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20 to 24 June |
1984
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From 1 to 5 of May |
2004
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From 22 to 24 of April |
1980
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From 24 to 31 of July |
2003
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14 and 15 of August |
1980
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June 24 |
2008
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1980
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1997
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Weekend of Pentecost Sunday |
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First Sunday of August |
2002
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From 6 to 14 of July |
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2012
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2005
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2007
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2002
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2007
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1980
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2009
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2003
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1980
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2009
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1974
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1986
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2014
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2014
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Last Wednesday of August |
2002
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2009
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2010
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2013
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See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
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- ^ The Carnival of Cádiz Archived 2010-12-19 at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ The Falles of Valencia, fiestas of international tourist interest[permanent dead link]
- ^ Feria de Abril: fiestas and events in Seville
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- ^ Festas do Apóstolo Santiago
- ^ ".: Les Fogueres de Sant Joan :: Web Oficial de la Federación :". hogueras.org. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Turismo Caravaca - Oficina de Turismo de Caravaca de la Cruz - Fiestas patronales de la Santísima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca". turismocaravaca.org. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Moros y Cristianos of Alcoy Archived 2009-05-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos de Villajoyosa - Desembarco - Alicante - Villajoyosa landing". desembarco.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ The Misteri d'Elx
- ^ Corpus Christi of Toledo Archived 2009-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Palm Sunday in Elx". Archived from the original on 2009-06-09. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Pilgrimage of the Rocío
- ^ The Viking Pilgrimage of Catoira Archived 2010-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b BOE núm. 276 of November 18, 2002.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Fiestas de San Fermín
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- ^ "The Holy Week of Cuenca brings to the streets to more than 30,000 nazarenes". Archived from the original on 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
- ^ "More than 15,000 drums celebrate the Holy Week in Hellin". diariocritico.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Junta Mayor de Cofradías - The Holy Week of León". semanasantaleon.org. Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Turismo declara la Semana Santa de Lorca Fiesta de Interés Turístico Internacional - Turismo y Economía - Tourism declares the Holy Week of Lorca Fiesta of International Tourist Interest". hosteltur.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Empresas Andalucia - Holy Week in Málaga". empresasandalucia.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-19. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "The Holy Week of Rioseco, declared fiesta de Interés Turístico Internacional". nortecastilla.es. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "RESOLUTION dated March 14, 2003, the General Secretariat of Tourism, by granting the title of "Fiesta of International Touristic Interest" to the Holy Week of Salamanca". boe.es. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Visitar Sevilla en Semana Santa - Visit Seville in Holy Week". cosasdeviajes.es. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "La Semana Santa de Granada, declarada 'Fiesta de interés turístico internacional'". europapress.es. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Holy Week of Valladolid[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Semana Santa de Zamora - The Holy Week of Zamora, with international prestige". canales.nortecastilla.es. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ History of la Tomatina - Official website of Tomatina de Bunyol
- ^ Grupo El Correo Gallego. "The Corpus Christi of Ponteareas achieved the declaration of Fiesta of International Tourism Interest". elcorreogallego.es. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "The Holy Week of Orihuela is declared Fiesta of International Tourism Interest". orihueladigital.es. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Viveiro celebra que su Semana Santa sea de Interés Turístico Internacional" (in Spanish). La Región. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
External linksEdit
- ORDER ITC/1763/2006, May 3, by this it regulates the declaration of national and international tourist interest.
- Local fiestas of Spain of International Tourist Interest (lay) Calendar formats iCalendar.
- Local fiestas of Spain of International Tourist Interest (religious) Calendar formats iCalendar.