Pagan festivals

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Feast of Magosto or San Martín Patron Saint Festivities in Ourense

From 11th November to 11th November

Ourense (Orense)

Gastronomic

Chestnuts, fire, food and drink are the ingredients of the Magosto Festival in Ourense, where ancestral beliefs come together with a festive and magical atmosphere, are you going to miss it?

Upcoming festivals

Festival de los Patios Cordobeses

From 4th May to 19th May

Córdoba (Córdoba)

The Festival of the 'Patios of Cordoba' takes place in May when the plants and flowers reach their greatest splendor and thousands of residents and visitors enjoy the beauty of the patios.

San Isidro Festival in Yecla

From 10th May to 19th May

Yecla (Murcia)

Come to Yecla and enjoy the festivities of San Isidro Labrador. Processions, selection of the Queen and Ladies, float parades, music, and the best cuisine await you in this celebration dedicated to the patron saint of farmers.

Witch Festival of Alcantarilla

From 12th May to 21st May

Alcantarilla (Murcia)

The Pilgrimage of El Rocio

From 17th May to 20th May

Almonte (Huelva)

The pilgrimage of El Rocío in the town of Almonte (Huelva), is a traditional festival that brings together thousands of people each year in a popular religious atmosphere and where the purpose of the festivity is to make the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the 'Virgen del Rocío'.

San Pascual Bailón and Festival of Zarrón in Almazán

From 17th May to 18th May

Almazán (Soria)

San Pascual Bailón and Festival of Zarrón in Almazán

Traditional and colorful celebration in honor of patron Saint Pascual Bailón that combines religious and folk elements, a procession in which the dancers perform the "paloteo" dance and the "Zarrón" distributes blows while protecting the candies. The festival includes singing, races and the traditional "soparra" meal, a mixture of wine, sugar, cinnamon and soaked bread, served in handmade bowls.