Festivities in Extremadura
Tourist Interest Festivities in Extremadura
- Attractions
- Regional Festivities
- Regional Festivities
The Literary Route on Romanticism
With reenactments, street performances, poetry, theatre and gastronomy activities, Almendralejo pays tribute to two great Romantic literature authors who were born in the town.
Location:
Plaza de la Iglesia, 16 Almendralejo, Badajoz
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