Spring comes and the fields of Andalusia they flourish at the same time that their people and their cities seem to awaken from their winter lethargy. It is a time of celebration. First comes the easternafter the Seville April Fair, and, before the famous Pilgrimage of the Rocío, a posteriori we have the wonderful Jerez Horse Fair, and for us the most important is The Granada Corpus Christi Fair.
The Corpus of Granada It can be enjoyed during the day as well as at night. It is part of happy traditions and all its streets are dressed and smell like spring. The flamenco atmosphere, the booths and all their ornaments cared for down to the smallest detail. At the fair in Granada the public booths They are mixed with the private ones so that the visitor can perfectly access each and every one of them.
If the booths or the fair are not your thing, try to organize a day with us, either for visit the Alhambra or center of Grenada. For us guides, the fair is inside.
When is the Granada Corpus Fair celebrated in 2023?
This year the Corpus Fair It comes strong, and after all year waiting, the week of the May 25 to June 1 2024, being the first hour of Saturday May 25 the traditional lighting of the Fairground, and the day of the Corpus Christi.
Activities during the days of Corpus:
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Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds this year will continue to be en Almanjayar, to the north of the center of Granada and will have more than 75 booths, some 150 fairground attractions and a car park for more than 2.000 cars.
The "illumination" of the fair with which the festivities begin will be the Saturday, May 25 at 00:00. -
carocas
Las carocas are comic illustrations that reflect events, problems and claims of the people of Granada.
A contest is held in which the council selects a score and these are exhibited in Plaza Bib-Rambla during the holidays. -
Processions
During these dates there are 2 processions that go out: the Corpus Procession and Tarascan.
The Corpus Christi Procession is a religious procession that leaves on Thursday May 30 and tour the most important streets of Granada.
The Tarasca, on the other hand, is a pagan procession focused on children in which giants and big heads appear. La Tarasca comes out on Wednesday May 29 at 12:00 p.m. in the morning from Plaza del Carmen. -
city tours
To learn about the history and curiosities of the city, it is best to take one of the tours offered in the different areas of Granada.
Without a doubt, you cannot miss the Alhambra, yes There is NO option to buy tickets We offer you an alternative and equally satisfactory solution: Alhambra exterior and its surroundings, Alhambra Gardens, Night Alhambra. Nor should we forget the obligatory visits and areas that must be seen in the Nasrid city, we offer it to you in our tour Albaicín, Sacromonte and Museum of the Caves, which begins at 10:30 am with the best panoramic views of the entire Spanish-Muslim city.
Shipping cost:
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Buses
During the Corpus Fair there are special bus lines at a price of €2 or €3. All routes end at the fairgrounds and pass through different areas of the city of Granada. Check all the lines and schedules.
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Metro
The metro stop for access to the fairgrounds is “Jaén”. During the days of Thursday and Friday of the fair, the Granada metro offers a 24-hour service. You can consult all the information in the web page from the Granada metro.