Málaga
Feria de Málaga
A day fair in the city centre with flamenco, fino and sweet wine in the streets, and a night fair at the fairground with casetas and rides.
Mid-August 2027 (check malaga.eu for exact da…
Spain in August
Holiday month: fiestas everywhere, cities half empty
Weather in August
Green northWarm; busy with Spanish holidaymakers.
Madrid and the centreHot; many shops closed.
Mediterranean coastHot and packed.
AndalusiaVery hot; the coast is crowded.
Canary IslandsWarm.
Feria de Málaga, Aste Nagusia in Bilbao (21 to 29 August 2027) and La Tomatina (25 August 2027). Book everything early.
Fiestas in August
Bilbao
Aste Nagusia (Semana Grande)
Bilbao’s big week: free concerts, nightly fireworks competitions, Basque rural sports and dozens of txosnas (bar tents) run by local groups.
21 to 29 August 2027
Buñol (Valencia)
La Tomatina
An hour-long tomato fight in the streets of a small town near Valencia. Tickets are required and numbers are capped.
Wednesday 25 August 2027
Where to go in August
Basque Country
Bilbao
An industrial city reinvented around the Guggenheim: riverside walks, pintxo bars in the Casco Viejo and beaches 25 minutes away by metro.
€€€€ 2 days
Basque Country
San Sebastián (Donostia)
Europe’s pintxo capital: La Concha bay, surf at Zurriola, Michelin-starred restaurants and one of Spain’s most expensive and liveable citie…
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Andalusia
Málaga
A real Spanish city on the beach, with the busiest airport in Andalusia, a booming tech scene, museums and the Costa del Sol on its doorste…
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Balearic Islands
Mahón (Maó)
Menorca’s capital on one of the world’s largest natural harbours: Georgian houses from British rule, gin, cheese and calm coves around the …
€€€€ 2 days
Galicia
A Coruña
A seafront city with glassed balconies, a Roman lighthouse still in use, city beaches and some of the best seafood in Spain.
€€€€ 2 days
Canary Islands
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Europe’s favourite winter base for remote workers: a city beach (Las Canteras), coworking spaces, surf, and the same mild weather all year.
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go in Spain in August?
Good choices in August include Bilbao, San Sebastián (Donostia), Málaga, Mahón (Maó), A Coruña, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Feria de Málaga, Aste Nagusia in Bilbao (21 to 29 August 2027) and La Tomatina (25 August 2027). Book everything early.
What is the weather like in Spain in August?
Green north: Warm; busy with Spanish holidaymakers. Madrid and the centre: Hot; many shops closed. Mediterranean coast: Hot and packed. Andalusia: Very hot; the coast is crowded. Canary Islands: Warm.
What fiestas are on in Spain in August?
Feria de Málaga (Málaga): Mid-August 2027 (check malaga.eu for exact dates). Aste Nagusia (Semana Grande) (Bilbao): 21 to 29 August 2027. La Tomatina (Buñol (Valencia)): Wednesday 25 August 2027.