Festivals in Montoro
Discover the festivals of Montoro, led by the Virgen del Rosario and San Bartolomé, with a distinctive Holy Week, flower-covered crosses, romerías and traditions linked to its neighbourhoods and olive groves.
Local festivals in Montoro
The Nuestra Señora del Rosario Fair and Festivities, dedicated to Montoro's patron, are usually celebrated from 7 to 12 October. Services in San Bartolomé church and the Virgin's procession are joined by a livestock fair, music, sport, community tributes and fireworks.
San Bartolomé and the Diablilla
Around 24 August, Montoro honours San Bartolomé, the city's patron. On the eve of the feast, the Suelta de la Diablilla dramatises the character's symbolic escape before it is captured and confined once more. Religious observances, an open-air dance and popular games accompany a celebration recalling the town's incorporation into the Crown of Castile in 1241.
Other celebrations: Holy Week, May Crosses and romerías
Holy Week in Montoro preserves distinctive features including the Imperio Romano, documented since 1694, the Prendimiento, the Sermón del Paso and the carrerillas up the town's sloping streets. In May, residents, brotherhoods, peñas and associations decorate courtyards, balconies and crosses with flowers. On Domingo de Veleras, the Virgen de la Fuensanta romería follows the route to the Corcomé valley with horses, carts, candles, drums and shared meals.