Where to Go in Spain in May
May is one of the most popular months to visit Spain. The weather will be getting pretty good, particularly in the south, and there'll be plenty to do. You can also beat a lot of the crowds by coming a bit before the peak season.
Probably the biggest event of the month, particularly if you're a fan of alternative rock music, is the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona.
Check out below which Spanish cities have the biggest events going on in May.
Why not consider visiting Portugal on your trip too? Where to Go in Portugal in May
Cordoba has two big events in May. At the start of the month there is the Cruzes de Mayo Cruces de Mayo festival, with it famous competition for the best-decorated patio.
Then, at the end of the month, is the Cordoba Festival, with a bullfighting festival at the same time.
Cordoba is one of Spain's hottest cities (in all senses of the word), so coming a bit before the height of summer is a good idea.
Madrid in May is dominated by the San Isidro Festival, Madrid's biggest cultural event with daily bullfights for most of the month (see Bullfighting Schedule for Madrid 2014).
See also: Weather in May in Madrid
Other key events in Madrid in May include:
There's always so much going on in Barcelona - why would May be any exception?
Also, the new high-speed AVE train connection can take you to both Lleida and Girona for other festivals taking place this month. Check out just some of the events taking place in Barcelona.
See also: Weather in Barcelona in May
The big event this month in Caceres is the world-famous WOMAD Festival world music festival. Note that last year they were very late in officially confirming the 2013 dates, but the event did take place as expected. No doubt the same will happen again this year.
Seville has another world music festival. Not as high profile as the WOMAD festival, but worth checking out if you will be in Seville anyway.
Much like Cordoba, Seville gets extremely high temperatures in the summer (it is often said to be the hottest city in Europe). May is a good time to avoid the excesses of July and August.
Probably the biggest event of the month, particularly if you're a fan of alternative rock music, is the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona.
Check out below which Spanish cities have the biggest events going on in May.
Why not consider visiting Portugal on your trip too? Where to Go in Portugal in May
1. Cordoba
Cordoba has two big events in May. At the start of the month there is the Cruzes de Mayo Cruces de Mayo festival, with it famous competition for the best-decorated patio.
Then, at the end of the month, is the Cordoba Festival, with a bullfighting festival at the same time.
Cordoba is one of Spain's hottest cities (in all senses of the word), so coming a bit before the height of summer is a good idea.
Accommodation in Cordoba in May
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2. Madrid
Madrid in May is dominated by the San Isidro Festival, Madrid's biggest cultural event with daily bullfights for most of the month (see Bullfighting Schedule for Madrid 2014).
See also: Weather in May in Madrid
Other key events in Madrid in May include:
- Dos de Mayo festival Around the Plaza Dos de Mayo square in Malasaña.
- Madrid Open Major tennis tournament
- Documenta Madrid Documentary film festival.
Accommodation in Madrid in May
3. Barcelona
There's always so much going on in Barcelona - why would May be any exception?
Also, the new high-speed AVE train connection can take you to both Lleida and Girona for other festivals taking place this month. Check out just some of the events taking place in Barcelona.
See also: Weather in Barcelona in May
- Primavera Sound 2014
- Spanish Grand Prix Formula One (F1) motor race.
- X Games Barcelona extreme sports event.
- Girona Flower Festival See the best displays of flowers, gardens and patios in Girona
- Snail Festival This festival celebrates the culinary delights of the little molluscs. Mmm, tasty!
Accommodation in Barcelona in May
4. Caceres
The big event this month in Caceres is the world-famous WOMAD Festival world music festival. Note that last year they were very late in officially confirming the 2013 dates, but the event did take place as expected. No doubt the same will happen again this year.
Accommodation in Caceres in May
5. Seville
Seville has another world music festival. Not as high profile as the WOMAD festival, but worth checking out if you will be in Seville anyway.
Much like Cordoba, Seville gets extremely high temperatures in the summer (it is often said to be the hottest city in Europe). May is a good time to avoid the excesses of July and August.
