I am not a great expert on Dia de la Cruz (day of the cross) but I will write a few lines to explain what I know.

It is one of the main fiestas here in Granada and it takes place on the 3rd of May. It is probably one of the only fiestas that doesn't have a strong religious connection. Although the main symbol is obviously a religious one.

On Dia de la Cruz many people erect crosses all over the city. Each cross must have a specific content. It is necessary to have a cross, a half-smoked cigar, a chair, a glass of fino sherry and an apple with a pair of scissors driven through it. Most of the crosses are surrounded by typical Andalusian objects such as copper plates, geraniums, religious icons etc.

The Dia de la Cruz is a hedonistic day, the women dress in their flamenco dresses and everybody wanders from cross to cross drinking fino sherry and possibly dancing to the music which is played from all the "chiringitos" (makeshift bars).

Some of the photographs were taken on 3.4.98. UnfortunatelyIt rained for most of the day. The rest were taken in May 2003.

Maybe next year you will join us. Don't forget your flamenco dress.