Festivities in Extremadura
Tourist Interest Festivities in Extremadura
- Attractions
- Regional Festivities
- Regional Festivities
The Mini Race
This fiesta is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year by Villanueva locals, namely, the re-encounter between the Virgin and Her Son. An encounter that brings together thousands of locals and visitors alike.
Location:
Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz
Piedraescrita Pilgrimage
Campanario decks itself out and lives this feast of light and colour in honour of the Virgin of Piedraescrita.
Location:
Campanario, Badajoz
Day of Light
Declared to be a Festivity of Tourist in Extremadura, this is an Easter Monday fiesta held in honour of the Virgin of Light.
Location:
Arroyo de la Luz, Cáceres
Fiesta el Capazo
Location:
Plaza Mayor, 1 Torre de Don Miguel, Cáceres
Bajada y Novenario de la Virgen de la Montaña
The procession of the Virgin, from the sanctuary of the mountain to Santa María co-cathedral, declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest, is one of the biggest dates on the religious calendar in Cáceres.
Location:
Carretera de la Montaña, s/n Cáceres, Cáceres
The Chanfaina in Fuente de Cantos
Fuente de Cantos welcomes thousands of visitors to taste its delicious lamb traditional dish.
Location:
Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz
The Santa Cruz Festival
Also known as the May Crosses, this event, declared to be a Festivity of Tourist Interest in Extremadura, is held on 3 May in Feria.
Location:
Feria, Badajoz
San Isidro Pilgrimage in Fuente de Cantos
Fuente de Cantos recovers its pilgrim spirit on 15 May to celebrate San Isidro Labrador.
Location:
Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz
San Isidro Pilgrimage in Valencia de Alcántara
On 15 May, Valencia de Alcántara puts on its best face to celebrate the patron saint of farmers on the feast of San Isidro.
Location:
Valencia de Alcantara, Cáceres
The Battle of La Albuera
The performance of this famous battle will stay with you forever, as was the case with Lord Byron, who witnessed it.
Location:
La Albuera, Badajoz