Bulls San Fernando-Cádiz

The province of Cádiz has a long bullfighting tradition, in fact there are indications that bullfighting as it's known today, afoot, began here; and also has one of the largest number of bullrings of the country. The number of bullfighting fairs and festivals to choose from is enormous, highlighting the Jerez Horse Fair, with international importance; or the traditional Fair of Algeciras.

The town of Cádiz San Fernando celebrates the Carmen and Salt Fair around July 16, the day of its patroness, the 'Virgen del Carmen'. On that day the devotees procession to their church; they do it since the eighteenth century, when the roads were placed with candy, drinks, booths... And today is held at the Fairground of the Magdalena.

Musical performances, colorful flyers, booths where you can enjoy the best wines of the area or typical island cuisine, riders, attractions, fireworks and, of course, the marine procession of the Virgin are some of the reasons why San Fernando it is full of visitors in those days, despite the high temperatures.

San Fernando, La Isla bullring, celebrates a bullfight during the Fair, being another important part of the festivities.