Festivals in Palencia

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

1st January
Palencia (Palencia)
Religious
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.

Santo Toribio Festivities in Palencia

From 14th April to 16th April
Palencia (Palencia)
Religious
Celebration with music, gastronomy, sports activities, and fireworks. As a climax, the procession of the Saint to the Cristo chapel, followed by the throwing of bread and cheese to the attendees. An opportunity to enjoy Palencia's culture, tradition, and cuisine.

San Antonio de Padua in Villoldo

From 10th June to 13th June
Villoldo (Palencia)
The patron saint festivities in honour of San Antonio de Padua in Villoldo bring a programme of activities for everyone and anyone who wants to come and have a good time.

Patron Saint Festivities of San Antolin in Palencia

From 24th August to 3rd September
Palencia (Palencia)
Palencia celebrates its main festivities around the figure of its patron saint: San Antolín. To the sound of giants and big-headed figures, the tradition of going down to drink from the well in the crypt of the cathedral is united.

Function of the Shepherds

From 8th October to 9th October
Cervatos de la Cueza (Palencia)
The Feast of the Shepherds is one of the most emblematic gatherings of a whole way of life. The celebration is an act of homage to this united community and brotherhood, which has broken the barriers of time. Celebrated since 1954, Cervatos de la Cueza honours its patron saint on the second weekend of October, the Virgen de los Remedios, with its festival of the 'Shepherds'.

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Carnival of Verín

From 8th February to 13th February
Verín (Orense)
Carnival of Verín
This festival of National Tourist Interest is celebrated for three weeks and every day is full of surprises. It follows an ancestral ritual with the presence of "cigarrones" that walk through the main streets, parades of troupes, floats, music and open-air dances. Weeks of fun and gastronomic feasts.

Malaga Carnival

From 11th February to 13th February
Málaga (Málaga)
Malaga Carnival
The colourful Malaga Carnival takes place in the theatre and in the streets, where locals and visitors enjoy the parades and the most original costumes.

Herencia Carnival

From 11th February to 22nd February
Herencia (Ciudad Real)
Herencia Carnival
In February the Herencia Carnival is celebrated, the most fun party in the area with two weeks of festivities, parades, music, masks and colours. You won't regret it!

Stew Fair in Lalín

From 12th February to 12th February
Lalín (Pontevedra)
Stew Fair in Lalín
During the Cocido Fair in Lalín, the streets get dressed up to pay tribute to the characteristic dish of the local gastronomy. When you try it, you will be captivated.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

From 15th February to 26th February
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Sta. Cruz de Tenerife)
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The most Brazilian Carnival in Spain is that of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 15 days of joy, dance, fun and fun. The highlight: the fancy dress costumes at the Gala for the Election of the Queen of the Festivities.

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The San Fermines

From 6th July to 14th July
Pamplona/Iruña (Navarra)
Since XII century

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