Fería de Abrilis literally the "April Fair," and it's the biggest event of the year in the southern city of Seville.

The Cata de Vino Montilla-Moriles is a huge tasting event featuring local wines in the southern province of Córdoba. The Human Rights Film Festivaltakes place in San Sebastian near the end of April, the same city that hosts the prestigious San Sebastian International Film Festival later in the year. If you're up for climbing its 200 steps, Malaga's cathedral provides panoramic views of the city and the coast.Malaga also serves as a great jumping-off pointfor visitors who want to visit other nearby locales, such as Torremolinos and Marbella. If you’re spending your September closer to Barcelona, be sure to head into the city for the Festa de la Merce , one of the largest festivals which celebrates Barcelona’s patron saint. All of Spain'sbest citiesare relatively warm this time of year, but you should be sure to check out the regional weather before you go. Restaurants and business operate on full hours, there’s always something to do or see, and there are plenty of festivals and events to attend for a huge dose of Spanish culture.

Again, you’ll have a ton of wine here (which will make up for not heading to La Rioja), cultural events, and fireworks.

Whether you’re living in Spain or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of Spain’s public holidays and key dates.

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