Festivities of San Martín in La Zarza

Badajoz pays tribute to the folklore, ethnographic tradition and culture of La Zarza. On 11 November, the San Martin festivities are celebrated in La Zarza.

How is San Martin celebrated in La Zarza?

During the San Martin festivities in La Zarza there is a varied programme of events and activities in honour of the patron saint of the town:

• Celebration of St. Martin's Day at the school in La Zarza, with the participation of pupils, teachers and family members.
• Folklore show, with the participation of choirs and dance groups.
• Free tasting of migas.
• Celebration of concerts, with the participation of musical groups.
• Presentation of the "Tierrablanquero del Año" award.
• Religious and cultural events.
• Mass in honour of San Martín.
• Procession around the church.

What else can you see in La Zarza, Badajoz?

We invite you to discover some places of historical and cultural interest in La Zarza:

• Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves Hermitage: contains paintings covering the dome, pendentives and walls, restored at the end of the 20th century.
• Church of San Martin de Tours: a building constructed in the 16th century, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1991.
• La Rabia Mill, Matachel River: it is an old flour mill, the best preserved of the mills located on the banks of the Matachel River.
• Abrigo Arte Rupestre de la Calderita: it is a sample of regional prehistoric rock art, dating from more than 5,000 years ago. It was discovered in the middle of the second decade of the 20th century. It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

Gastronomy in La Zarza

We invite you to try some typical dishes from La Zarza:

• Bizcocho de Yogur: delicious sponge cake made with natural yoghurt, lemon zest and olive oil. Topped with jam.
• Tripe: prepared with tripe, seasoning and red peppers.
• Escabeche de Bacalao: made with cod, orange peel, red peppers and boiled egg.
• Pestiños: fried flour dough sprinkled with sugar.