The ‘Jarramplas’ is a festival held in the town of Piornal, western Spain. On the 19th of January, Saint Sebastian Day, and the 20th, a sort of diabolical-looking character appears in the streets of this village beating a drum. He has to dodge thousands of turnips that people launched against him. The ‘Jarramplas’ has a long […]
Several hundred riders dressed in white sheets parade through the streets carrying a virgin´s banner. It is ‘La Encamisá’, held in Torrejoncillo on 7 December, night before the Inmaculate Conception. Almost three hours of procession cheering for the patron saint. It is thought that its origin dates back to the Battle of Pavía, place where the soldiers […]
Every year on the 7th of December, several hours before the procession of the Virgin of the Conception begins, local people and visitors meet in the main square of Jarandilla de la Vera carrying lit brooms. It is known as Los Escobazos Festival. The only way not to be knocked is carrying one of them, […]
The Festival of Classical Theater of Mérida has been held since 1933, although it was performed discontinuosly in the beginning. The Festival is held in Summer time, in the evenings of July and August, at the roman theater of this city of Extremadura region. More info and tickets in the official page.
The Valle del Jerte belongs to the province of Cáceres, Extremadura region. As spring arrives, all the villages of this valley celebrate their own festivals, but it is the “Cerezos en Flor” (Cherry Blossoms) the most remarkable one. A lot of events and outdoor activities take place during these days. From 27th of March to the […]
