Festivities in Extremadura
De la Luna al Fuego in Zafra
A history event that recreates the splendour of Zafra during the times of the Dukes of Feria, in the Spanish Golden Age.
Location:
Zafra , Badajoz
Octava del Corpus
This fiesta of tourist interest has its origin in a legend that envelops a celebration, in which the entire Badajoz town of Peñalsordo takes part, with symbolism.
Location:
Peñalsordo, Badajoz
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, one of the most solemn dates in the San Vicente de Alcántara calendar, has been declared a Festivity of Tourist Interest in Extremadura.
Location:
San Vicente de Alcántara, Badajoz
The Bulls of San Juan
The week of the 24 June the ancient city of Coria in Caceres hosts the "Sanjuanes", a bull run festivity.
Location:
Coria, Cáceres
Jerez de los Caballeros Templar Festival
Parades, plays, concerts, guided tours, gastronomy and children's workshops recreate the medieval past of the 'City of the Towers'.
Location:
Conventual San Agustín ( Plaza San Agustín, nº1 ) Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz
The Royal Weeding, Spanish-Portuguese history
Valencia de Alcántara reenacts the royal wedding between the Infanta Isabella, daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, and the king of Portugal, Dom Manuel.
Location:
Valencia de Alcántara, Cáceres
Sierra International Festival
Folklore festival considered to be one of the best of its kind in Spain, it is dedicated to traditional music and dance.
Location:
Fregenal de la Sierra, Badajoz
Martes Mayor of Plasencia
On the first Tuesday in August, the main square fills up with stalls selling local products, keeping alive a medieval tradition.
Location:
Plasencia , Cáceres
Las Diablas in Valverde de Leganés
This town in Badajoz organizes a programme of magic and terror activities, routes, concerts and theatre performances during this mid-August festival.
Location:
Plaza Constitución, 2 Valverde de Leganés, Badajoz
Alburquerque Medieval Festival
Experience Medieval times in Luna castle through the love story between Doña Inés de Castro and Don Pedro Cruz.
Location:
Alburquerque, Badajoz