Festivities in Extremadura
Tourist Interest Festivities in Extremadura
- Attractions
- Regional Festivities
- Regional Festivities
Magic Autumn in Ambroz Valley
Ambroz Valley celebrates the autumn with a programme of activities, which are designed to help you get to know this unique place.
Location:
Mancomunidad Valle del Ambroz, Cáceres
Los Escobazos, Jarandilla
In Jarandilla de la Vera, tradition dictates that people celebrate the Immaculate Conception by hitting each other with brooms on fire.
Location:
Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres
The Encamisá of Torrejoncillo
Every 7 December, the Torrejoncillo horsemen dress in white to accompany the standard of the Immaculate Conception
Location:
Torrejoncillo, Cáceres
San Antón Race in Navalvillar
For Saint Anthony's day, Navalvillar de Pela deck out their horses to commemorate how the Moors were scared away.
Location:
Navalvillar de Pela, Badajoz
Jarramplas, Piornal thief
This representative of the cultural heritage of Piornal is met by a hail of turnips every year during the festival of San Sebastián.
Location:
Piornal, Cáceres
Las Carantoñas of Acehuche
Grotesque masks, "tiraores" (shooters), "regaoras" (sprinklers), a drummer and "vaca tora" are the main characters of this festival
Location:
Acehúche, Cáceres
The Candelas
Take part in this fiesta and shake off all those bad omens and purify yourself with the light of the bonfires.
Location:
Almendralejo, Badajoz
Los Negritos de San Blas
With cork-painted faces, the "Negritos" dance to the rhythm of the small drum and castanets in honour of San Blas.
Location:
Montehermoso, Cáceres
The Emperor Charles V Route
Immerse yourself in a route laden with history and tradition by experiencing first hand what the Emperor lived through.
Location:
Mancomunidad de La Vera, Cáceres
Campo Arañuelo Carnival "Carnavalmoral"
The streets of Navalmoral de la Mata come alive with joy and colour every year to celebrate the Don Carnal fiestas.
Location:
Navalmoral de la Mata, Cáceres