Pagan festivals

Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste

Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste

1st January
Riofrío de Aliste (Zamora)
Representation
In Riofrío de Aliste they enjoy the New Year in a different way, with the tradition of Los Carochos, a ritual as strange as fun that you have to see, at least once in your life.

Water Monday in Salamanca

17th April
Salamanca (Salamanca)
Tradition
Come to Salamanca and celebrate the Lunes de Aguas! Enjoy a day in the countryside with friends and family while tasting the delicious hornazo, a typical dish of the festivity. Discover the history behind this tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Don't miss it!
Witch Festival of Alcantarilla

Witch Festival of Alcantarilla

From 12th May to 21st May
Alcantarilla (Murcia)
Tradition
A unique celebration full of history and fantasy. Organized by the Federation of Peñas, the tradition dates back to the 16th century and takes place in spring to purify all negativity. In addition to the burning of the witch, there are parades, music, and activities for all ages.
Fallas in honor of the Virgen de Ribera

Fallas in honor of the Virgen de Ribera

17th June
Pobla de Segur, La (Lérida)
Tradition
Discover the ancestral fire ignited by the summer solstice, the torches descending the mountain, the offering to the Virgin, the sardanas, and the rich cuisine of Pallars Jussà. Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Viking Pilgrimage of Catoira

The Viking Pilgrimage of Catoira

2nd August
Catoira (Pontevedra)
Representation
The Viking Pilgrimage of Catoira, is a traditional festival considered one of the most striking and spectacular in all of Galicia: fighting, costumes, crafts and lots of laughs.
The descendent of the Witch

The descendent of the Witch

31st August
Vidángoz/Bidankoze (Navarra)
Representation
The descendent of the Witch, is part of one of the festivities that take place in the town of Vidangoz (Navarra) and that honor Saint Augustine, considered the patron saint of this region of Spain.
Festival of the Souls in Soria

Festival of the Souls in Soria

From 23rd October to 1st November
Soria (Soria)
Representation
In the Festival de las Ánimas the city of Soria becomes the ideal setting to honour the dead with different activities full of mystery and terror.

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Festivities of the Virgin in Yecla

From 5th December to 17th December
Yecla (Murcia)
Festivities of the Virgin in Yecla
The Fiestas de la Virgen in Yecla are an ancestral tradition that you cannot miss. Come and discover this beautiful festivity of the people of Yecla in honour of the Immaculate Conception.

Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago del Lozoya

From 10th December to 18th December
Buitrago del Lozoya (Madrid)
Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago del Lozoya
If you want to live Christmas in the flesh, come to the Buitrago del Lozoya Living Nativity Scene, with more than 40 biblical scenes represented by real people, an amazing Christmas experience!

University New Year's Eve in Salamanca

14th December
Salamanca (Salamanca)
University New Year's Eve in Salamanca
The university community says goodbye to the year in advance in the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca, with the traditional jelly beans, enjoying concerts and continuing the party in the bars of the most literate city in Spain.

Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera

16th December
Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz)
Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera
Another of the most awaited nativity scenes at Christmas time is the Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera, where you will find artisans, bakers, goldsmiths, and even a real baby in the role of the baby Jesus.

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

1st January
Palencia (Palencia)
Baptism of the Child in Palencia
On the 1st of January, Palencia celebrates the traditional Baptism of the Child, a procession that has become an ancestral custom, with more than five centuries of history, where the amusing pedrea of sweets and candies takes place.

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