Festivals
Pilgrimage in honor of Santa Quiteria (May 22). It goes in procession to the shrine located in the homonym hill on a stretcher bearing the image. This procession has its origins in a snack made by the friends of a priest, after it's mother for her birthday, on the hill of Santa Quiteria. This was repeated until it became a pilgrimage. Celebrations in honor of San Roque (13 to 17 August), with its famous bull of fire. The 15th is a tribute to the Virgen de Agosto, 16 to San Roque and San Roquillo 17. In every village festival takes place the traditional fire Toro consisting of men, in mobile structures horn-shaped and filled with fireworks, running through the streets leading to fun runs and among those attending the celebration.
Coordinates: 39°03′N 2°12′W / 39.05°N 2.2°W / 39.05; -2.2
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