Festivals in Turrillas
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Turrillas, municipality of Almería, in Andalusia.
Local festivals of Turrillas
The patronal festivities of San Antonio de Padua are usually celebrated around 13 June. The procession leaves from the chapel at the entrance to the village and shares the day with the Moros y Cristianos performance, revived through municipal and community support. Bell ringing, rockets, blessed ring-shaped rolls, the midday fair and an evening dance are established parts of the celebration.
Other events
The Fiesta del Emigrante is usually held on the second weekend of August with dances, competitions, sports and children's activities and a community paella. The San Antonio pilgrimage takes place on the final weekend of September, while the wider cultural calendar includes the almond blossom route, the May Cross, Holy Week and the living Nativity.