NEWSUPDATE: Madrid celebrates its patron saint San Isidro

Chulapos and Chulapas in Madrid

As you might have noticed through our Facebook and/or Twitter page, there is something going on in the streets of Madrid. We all celebrate San Isidro, the patron saint of Madrid. Probably many of you have already enjoyed the concerts in the streets of Malasaña or wondered about the strange dressed people on the streets of Madrid? If not- no problem! You will still have the opportunity! San Isidro 2014 is taking place from the 14th to the 18th May!

Why do we celebrate San Isidro?

The pradera at San Isidro, Madrid.

Actually we don’t need a reason to have a week of celebrations, but this time we celebrate something historical. San Isidro – or “Isidore the Labourer” – was canonized in 1622 due to certain miracles he is told to have performed. You want to know which miracles and how angels appeared next to him? Then keep on reading in our more detailed article of San Isidro, the patron saint of Madrid.

What is special in the celebrations of San Isidro?

Celebrations of San Isidro, Madrid.

Have you ever heard of the Chotis, Chulapos, Rosquillas españolas or la pradera de San 

Isidro? Well, if you really want to know something special about Madrid, it is just a must to experience all this during this week. In our more detailed article of San Isidro, the patron saint of Madrid you can already inform you to impress your friends when you finally take part in the celebrations and experience all this live.

What is going on at San Isidro 2014?

San Isidro bullfighting, Madrid.

You can inform yourself about the full program of the San Isidro2014 in Madrid and enjoy the praderas, concerts, theatre plays, dances, fairs of art and pottery, cultural programs in the districts of Madrid, the special TITIRIMUNDI and bullfights through all the city of Madrid. Check the program as fast as possible and don’t miss it!

Don’t forget to read more about San Isidro in our more detailed article of San Isidro, the patron saint of Madrid and immerse yourself in the cultural uniqueness of Madrid. Subscribe yourself to our blog and we keep you updated about what is going on in Madrid!