Fiesta. It's one of the first words you learn when you set foot in Spain. Burgos is getting geared up for its annual festival - Los Sampedros. The festival kicks off on Friday the 22nd with the Gigantillos, giant puppets that look like over-sized Punch and Judy characters. Throughout the week there is music from the likes of Dover, Antonio Carmona, Ricky Martin, Miguel Bosé and Julieta Venegas. Not quite Glastonbury, but hey it's Burgos and nearly all are free. Of course, it wouldn't be Spain without Bulls, and there are bullfights everyday. Finally, what's any festival worth its salt that doesn't have fireworks. Burgos has gone all out on this one, having organised an international pyrotechnic competition. However, the tapas (small bar snacks) competition is the one I'm most looking forward to.

Tags: Spain, Burgos, Fiesta