Experience special occasions and activities in Spain. Legendary Spanish traditions  that speak of the country’s unique beginnings and history, coupled with the heart-pumping events and sporting styles of the new generation.

Here are 10 typical Spanish traditions you need to experience and you would remember for the rest of your lives:

1. The spectacular water sports
   Water sports are anywhere. But Spain is the water sport capital of the world hosting frequently many championship competitions. In Spain is a must enjoy of its cool blue waters, heaven for windsurfing enthusiasts. There is also the kayaking, scuba diving, kite surfing and sailing.
   
   
2. The Moors and Christians Festival
   One of the most exciting and traditional festivities of the year. For eight straight days in July, you can enjoy of the re-enactment of the battle fought between the Moors and Christians in 1538. The event is one of the most spectacular commemoration of Spain's history that continues to live in the minds and spirit of the habitants of Villajoyosa and other neighboring towns. In the 25th and 26th of July, people disguised as Christians and Moors walk by the streets in a procession since 5 am. The re-enactment tell the story of how the 30 Moors vessels landed to the shore in Villajoyosa and conquered the castle of the Christians. Eventually in the afternoon Christian soldiers would come back and bravely fight to retake the castle and take the invading Moors back to the sea.
   
   
3. Theater festivals galore
   If you love to witness live performances of theater artists, Spain has a lot to offer. In summer days, Spain would become a huge open-air stage for many theater presentations. El Grec, Almagro and Merida in Barcelona are big theater festivals you can enjoy.
   
   
4. Vikings Festival Grande
   Another historic and traditional event in Catoira, Spain, is the Viking Festival. This is a festivity that also commemorates another invasion in Spain. The first Sunday in August, residents of Catoira would dressed themselves as Viking pirates in the past and start the celebration with street activities going to the main venue which is the Torres del Oeste Castle, a historical castle during the invasion of Viking pirates. At the castle participants of the activity will be served Mussels and Ulla wine. The main event of the celebration is the disembarkment of a replica of the 11th century Viking vessels of the pirates whose main objective was to conquer the castle. Residents would resist the invasion and the battle ensued. A the end the participants would be completely soaked with wine. When the battle is over, all the participants of the re-enactment enjoy together a picnic at the beach.
   
   
5. King’s Cup Sailing Competition
   The King's cup sailing competition gather an important representation of international sailing professionals and enthusiasts all over Europe. It gained recognition in 1990 and included in the international circuit which now follows standard procedures and is held regularly at the waters of the bay of Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Island of Mallorca. This modern-day water sports which uses special gadgets is loved by extreme sports fans all over the globe.
   
   
6. Veranos de la Villa Summer Fest
   The Veranos dela Villa Summer Festival held in Madrid offer a mix of theater arts, sarsuela, music dance, opera, puppets, circus performances, and open–air cinema. The celebration will surely bring enjoyment and a lot of fun for families.
    
   
7. Piano Festival at Valldemossa Monastery
   Renowned pianists and up-coming talents display both their artistic piano maneuver at the Valldemossa Monastery which is already a long tradition back in 1930. The festival includes piano recitals, and other artistic activities such as installations and exhibitions.
   
   
8. Fashion Show in Madrid
   Take a look at Madrid’s top fashion designers during fashion exhibits, a joint review of the fashion of 1930 and present, featuring the works of controversial Donatella Versace, Mariano Fortuny, Dior and the latest and exciting creations of the 20th century by modern day fashion enthusiasts.
   
   
9. The Cordoba Guitar Festival
   The Spanish guitar is famous worldwide and in Spain you must witness the Cordoba Guitar Festival, where you will witness the best guitar players of the world.
   
   
10. San Fermín Festivity
    The San Fermín Festivity held yearly in Pamplona, Navarre from the 6 to the14 of July and is is worldly famous because of its bull runs. Every morning the bulls are freed and thousands of local people and visitors coming from all around the world run in front of them, enjoying an extreme and unforgettable experience.