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Like everywhere also in Andalusia all kinds of interesting things happen every day, such as fiestas and festivals, culinary gatherings, processions, special exhibitions, but there's also news on the housing market or changed regulations. To make it easy for you, we bundle some interesting articles in this section so that you have everything at a glance.
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Oct 2025
Todos Los Santos
Honouring loved ones
Every year on the 1st of November, Andalusia celebrates Todos los Santos — All Saints’ Day — one of Spain’s most meaningful and heartfelt traditions. It is a national holiday dedicated to remembering loved ones who have passed away, blending solemnity with a deep sense of family connection.
From early in the morning, families make their way to local cemeteries, carrying colourful flowers to decorate the graves of relatives and friends. Tombstones are carefully cleaned and adorned, and the atmosphere, though emotional, is full of warmth and respect.
Family gatherings in the campo
After visiting the cemetery, many families continue the day in their campo with a rustic country house on it, often passed down through generations. Here, they gather to share stories, cook, and enjoy a meal together, surrounded by nature and memories. These reunions reflect the true spirit of Todos los Santos: connection, gratitude and the comfort of being together.
Autumn flavours and local customs
The taste and smell of autumn are ever-present during this time. Roasted chestnuts, buñuelos (fritters), and sweet gachas de leche (milk porridge) are traditional treats enjoyed across Andalusia. In many towns and villages, small stalls appear selling castañas asadas (roasted chestnuts), their comforting aroma filling the cool November air.
In some coastal areas — particularly in Cádiz and Málaga — the celebrations begin a few days earlier, known locally as Tosantos. Markets and squares come alive with humour and creativity, as vendors decorate their stalls with playful scenes inspired by current events, turning remembrance into a light-hearted community celebration.
Tradition meets modern times
In recent years, Halloween has also made its way into Andalusian life. Children and teenagers dress up in costumes, and many towns now host evening events. Yet despite this modern influence, Todos los Santos remains a cherished day of remembrance — a time to pause, reflect, and feel close to those who are no longer here, in the gentle, heartfelt way that characterises Andalusian life.
