Festivities in Extremadura
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
The Encamisá of Torrejoncillo
Every 7 December, the Torrejoncillo horsemen dress in white to accompany the standard of the Immaculate Conception
Location:
Torrejoncillo, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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