Festivals of Herencia
A town that lives its traditions with passion all year round
Herencia is a town of celebrations and traditions. From the spectacular Carnival — a nationally protected cultural treasure — to intimate neighbourhood fiestas, the local calendar is a succession of festivities reflecting the identity and joy of its people.
Carnival of Herencia
Castilla-La Mancha's most participatory Carnival: two weeks of colour, music, masks, and centuries-old tradition.
Fair and Festivities of Our Lady of Mercy
The patron saint festivities honouring the Virgin of Mercy, with processions, street parties, gastronomy, and tradition.
Holy Week
Processional parades with strong community participation and deep religious devotion filling the streets.
Corpus Christi
A Blessed Sacrament procession through streets decked in altars and flowers — a display of ephemeral beauty.
San Isidro Pilgrimage
A countryside celebration honouring the patron saint of farmers, with Mass, picnics, and rural traditions.
San Antón Festival
Bonfires and the blessing of animals — one of the most deep-rooted winter traditions.
Neighbourhood Festivals
Each neighbourhood celebrates its own fiesta around its chapel: San José, Santiago, San Antón, La Encarnación, San Bartolomé, and La Labradora.
Virgen de la Cabeza Pilgrimage
A late-spring pilgrimage combining procession and countryside picnic to welcome summer.