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

Paso del Fuego and Móndidas

23rd June
San Pedro Manrique (Soria)
Paso del Fuego and Móndidas
On June 23 El Paso del Fuego and Móndidas, is celebrated in San Pedro in Soria, where a large crowd of people to carry out an ancestral event that consists of an initiatory ritual to achieve immortality.

The Compromise of Caspe

From 23rd June to 25th June
Caspe (Zaragoza)
For three days, a medieval town in Caspe is reenacted to exemplify the pact that resolved the lack of an heir to the crown in an exemplary manner. With a rich program of recreational and cultural activities.

Isil Bonfires Festival

From 23rd June to 25th June
Alt Àneu (Lérida)
Isil Bonfires Festival
Come and enjoy a magical celebration in Isil, to celebrate the summer solstice. The fallaires of the village bring down the fire from the mountains, light the bonfires, and start the 'pla' dance. Join us!

Bonfires of San Juan in La Coruña

23rd June
Coruña, A (Coruña)
Bonfires of San Juan in La Coruña
Come to know and enjoy a warm festival with bonfires, sardines and music, the best combination! This is the Bonfires of San Juan de La Coruña in Galicia, Spain.

Yeguas Round-up in Almonte

26th June
Almonte (Huelva)
Come to Almonte and experience this centuries-old tradition, enjoy the beauty of horses and mares in their natural habitat, in the Doñana marshes. A unique livestock event that you shouldn't miss.

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