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.

Upcoming festivals

Sant Antoni festivities in Barcelona

From 13th January to 23rd January
Barcelona (Barcelona)
Sant Antoni festivities in Barcelona
For Sant Antoni you can enjoy the best of Barcelona's culture at the Festes of Sant Antoni, with giants and big-heads, theatre, dance, concerts and activities for all ages.

Jarramplas Festival

From 19th January to 20th January
Piornal (Cáceres)
Jarramplas Festival
On the 19th and 20th of January, Jarramplas walks through the streets of Piornal while neighbours and visitors throw turnips at him.

Higuillo Festival

20th January
Villasandino (Burgos)
Higuillo Festival
The Fiesta del Higuillo, in Villasandino, Burgos, is part of the festivities in honour of San Sebastián, held on 20 January.

San Sebastian Tamborrada

From 20th January to 20th January
Donostia-San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)
San Sebastian Tamborrada
On the 20th of January, for San Sebastian, the tamborradas (drummers) go through the streets of Donosti playing the marches of the maestro Sarriegi, a spectacle of colour and sound!

Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan

From 23rd January to 26th January
Villarta de San Juan (Ciudad Real)
Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan
In February, the festival of Las Paces is celebrated in Villarta de San Juan, where thousands of rockets and fireworks are launched to thank the Virgin for the peace that has reigned in the town for more than 650 years.

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