Traditions on the Day of Andalusia

Recently, it has been the Day of Andalusia and although due to the current situation this year has been very atypical, but there are some interesting traditions and facts of this holiday.

If anything characterizes this community is for being a land with a lot of culture and history behind. But also, there are many tourists who come to enjoy its incredible climate, interesting monuments and museums and especially, an exquisite gastronomy marked by the famous Mediterranean diet.

However, as we have said below, we are going to focus on describing some traditions of Andalusia Day and why this February 28th is historically so important. To enjoy it as it deserves, take a Free Tour in Granada and spend the day walking through the most Andalusian streets.

 

 

ANDALUSIA DAY TRADITIONS

The steps to become an autonomous region were intended to begin before the Franco dictatorship. But due to the outbreak of the civil war and the consequent victory of Franco’s side, it had to be delayed.

And that is why it was not until 1978 when, in the midst of the transition period and thanks to the decentralization process of the State, the famous Antequera Pact was signed. Through which progress was made towards the goal of turning Andalusia into an autonomous region. This fact has given rise to one of the best known traditions of the day of Andalusia, which takes place in Antequera. The inhabitants of the city live this moment very intensely, since it was in the town hall where it was signed. And it is not only this fact that gives it an important value, but it also has an important aesthetic richness.

However, although this pact laid the foundations, it was not until February 28, 1980 when the referendum was held for the citizens to make their decision. Finally, a year later, the first Statute of Andalusian Autonomy was drawn up, establishing the different institutions in charge of administering and governing the autonomy.

Blas Infante is considered the driving force behind the Andalusian community. So much so, that he is the creator of both the flag and the anthem. His homeland was Casares, a town located in the province of Malaga. If you have the opportunity to travel, we recommend you to visit him and enjoy the many events held in his honor. But besides enjoying first hand this tradition of the Andalusian day, walking through its small streets you will know the typical Andalusian aesthetics.

 

TRADITIONS OF ANDALUSIA DAY

Visiting the south of Spain on February 28th is the best time. Balconies are decorated with the flag, but above all typical folkloric shows are prepared, such as sevillanas or flamenco. So you can enjoy 100% of all that Andalusian culture has to offer.

But undoubtedly, it is the ideal time to taste the most typical products of each area, thanks to the tastings prepared by these same towns. Although as we all know, the product par excellence that defines the Andalusian gastronomy is the oil. And the most important Andalusian day tradition that cannot be missed is the breakfast or snack of bread with extra virgin olive oil and sugar. Taste the liquid gold in the best place on the planet to do it.