You Can Enjoy the Best Of Everything Spanish During Corpus Christi In GranadaGranada really "goes to town" to make her week-long celebrations a big attraction and it's not unheard of for people to come from as far away as the north of Spain just to enjoy everything that is going on during this week. The feast itself is a Christian celebration and is Latin for the Body of Christ in honour of the Holy Eucharist. The celebrations last for eight long days and nights, although the actual Corpus Christi in Granada day falls on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday (which is the eighth Sunday after Easter). 
The week usually starts with the Eucharist Procession when the monstrance, which displays the holy host (the body of Christ), is carried from the Cathedral in the heart of the city on a flower-filled carriage. Spectators throw flowers and herbs as the procession passes them. All The Fun Of The Fair
A huge fairground in Almanájar, near Granada bus station, attracts fun and frivolity each night. Locals dress in their best Spanish clothes and the andalucian horses show off their best stepping canters. Wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks flow freely. Churros and sunflower seeds are eaten by the kilo. Where else would anyone want to be as the streets throng with fun-loving people right through to the early morning hours. Corpus Christi in Granada is a fiesta that encapsulates the fun and joy of life that so typifies the Spanish people. BullfightsOut of the whole of Andalucia this is the week where the most and the best bull fights take place in Granada.
Granada's famous bull ring, built in 1880, attracts the country's best bull-fighters. The atmosphere of the spectators is usually good natured and the various restaurants, bars and cafés around the bull-ring itself ensures that there are always plenty of refreshments available. Activities and AttractionsActivities and attractions during the week of Corpus Christi in Granada include:-
As you can see, there is something for everyone during the Corpus Christi in Granada festival week. If you aren't able to visit this year - at least join the celebrations in spirit....
Salud! (Cheers!)
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