Festivals in Miguelturra

Local festivals in Miguelturra

The Carnaval de Miguelturra, recognised as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is the municipality's most distinctive celebration. The local calendar also includes the Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia festivities, the San Isidro pilgrimage and the Fair and Festival of the Virgen de la Estrella.

Usual celebrations

The Máscara Callejera, Alhiguí, murgas, student musical groups, carnival troupes, parades and competitions shape Carnival in the streets, Plaza de España, Plaza de la Constitución, Doctor Fleming park and the CERE Carnival Palace. In May, the Cristo festivities combine worship, an offering, a procession, sport and the Spring Fair in Plaza del Cristo. September is dedicated to the Virgen de la Estrella.

Other events

The San Isidro pilgrimage is held in May in the hills bearing the saint's name. The outlying village of Peralvillo keeps the San Marcos celebration in April, organised with municipal and neighbourhood participation and support from local groups.