Join In The Festivities With Holiday Deals To The Fiestas Del Motín
The Fiestas del Motín festivities take place in the beautiful town of Aranjuez each September. Whether you’re staying in nearby Madrid or Aranjuez itself, it’s a brilliant add-on to your Spanish holidays and all ages will be able to enjoy a colourful and exciting experience. Here’s a quick look at the historical background behind the celebrations, so why not take advantage of the holiday deals to Spain for a slice of authentic Spanish action.
The Mutiny of Aranjuez, a popular uprising against the Prime Minister, Manuel de Goday in the early nineteenth century was the basis behind the celebrations. Goday was despised by the nobility for his humble roots and blamed by the peasants for the economic crisis, although he grew increasingly powerful and used his influence to sign unpopular treaties with France. This unrest exploded into mutiny in 1808, where angry Aranjuez locals attacked Goday’s home, captured him and forced King Charles IV to dismiss him.
Actual re-enactments of the mutiny itself takes place in the Fiestas del Motín festivities. Locals wearing period costume recreate these turbulent scenes, using texts based on ‘Episodios Nacionales’ by Pérez Galdos. As well as Goya-inspired street scenes, witchcraft and animated bullfights, one of the other thrilling highlights is the burning of Goday’s palace.
An array of souvenirs are available during festival time for tourists on holiday deals to Aranjuez, which are great if on a budget. You’ll find a plethora of market stalls selling arts and crafts, food and fancy goods. Load yourself up with spicy chorizo, olives and saffron, as you return home from your bargain holidays.
If you’re with the whole family on your Spanish holidays and looking for fun things to do, then there are plenty of opportunities at the Fiestas del Motín. Bargain holidays to Spain can become a culturally enriching and inspirational event, from flamboyant parades and flamenco dancing in the Plaza de la Constitution to variety acts performing at the Auditorio Joaquin Rodrigo. It’s also on opportunity for the kids to try their hand at something completely different, from wood turning and treasure hunts to pirate adventures and archery.
