Festivities in Extremadura
Tourist Interest Festivities in Extremadura
- Attractions
- Regional Festivities
- Regional Festivities
Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry flowers cover the Jerte Valley in a blanket of white, endowing it with great beauty.
Location:
Mancomunidad de Municipios del Valle del Jerte, 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
Vive la Trashumancia y Feria del Queso Artesano
De Interés Turístico Regional, esta fiesta rinde tributo a los pastores y a la tradición trashumante. En este pueblo de Badajoz se inicia la Cañada Real Soriana Occidental, de 700 km, una de las vías pecuarias más importantes de España.
Location:
Valverde de Leganés, Badajoz
Emerita Lvdica in Mérida
Discover first-hand the life of the Romans who used to live in Mérida.
Location:
Mérida, Badajoz
Los Palomos LGBT Festival
Festival of Tourist Interest in Extremadura, this event highlights the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group.
Location:
Badajoz, Badajoz