Category: La Palma del Condado
Ruta teatralizada
To discover La Palma del Condado is to delve into centuries of living history, and one of the most original and enriching ways to do so is through its Dramatised Tour, an initiative promoted by the Town Council that allows visitors to explore the town from a cultural, informative and sensory perspective.
This tour takes us from the 16th century to the present day, guided by illustrious figures who have left their mark on the municipality. Along the route, visitors can come face to face with figures such as Miguel de Cervantes, the educator Manuel Siurot and Viscount Ignacio de Cepeda, who are brought to life by a team of actors and actresses who narrate and dramatise the most relevant events in the history of La Palma.
With a limited capacity of 30 people per group, the experience takes place in the streets of the historic centre, transforming the urban space into an open-air stage. Each stop becomes a window into the past, where historical accuracy is combined with careful staging to offer an entertaining, accessible and emotionally engaging narrative.
This dramatised route not only brings a new approach to local tourism, but also serves as a tool for heritage education that reinforces the cultural identity of La Palma del Condado. It is especially recommended for those who want to learn about history in a dynamic and different way, ideal for both visitors and residents who want to rediscover their town from a different perspective.
An innovative proposal that turns the streets of La Palma into a living classroom, where the past becomes present through steps, words and emotions.
This tour is available by prior reservation on 630 87 89 03.
Ruta literaria
This interesting and curious route in Villa Luisa Park in La Palma del Condado pays tribute to poetry and different artists and writers linked to the city and works of art that recreate images known to the general public, not only from the municipality of La Palma, but also from a universal point of view: ‘Guernica’, ‘The Scream’, Cervantes’ symbolism, etc.
These murals were created by local artist Jacobo Palos Rodriguez. The artist brings these illustrious writers to life through the murals, breathing life into literature in this beautiful public space.
The murals that illustrate the literary route are themselves works of art, inspired by the authors and works that give meaning to the route.
In short, the murals in Villa Luisa Park are an artistic and cultural initiative that seeks to highlight the poetic and literary wealth of La Palma del Condado through visual works inspired by authors and works relevant to the city.
Semana Santa
Holy Week in La Palma del Condado is hugely popular among the town’s residents. The smell of incense, the sound of marching bands and the squeaking of shoes on the waxed cobblestones reach every corner of this municipality during this time of year, delighting visitors.
The most important events of Holy Week in La Palma del Condado take place on Palm Sunday, Holy Tuesday, La Madrugá (from Thursday to Good Friday) and Good Friday afternoon.
On Palm Sunday, the procession of the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Forgiveness travels through the streets of the town from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
On Holy Tuesday, the procession of the Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo (Our Father Jesus the Captive) takes place, travelling through the streets of La Palma from 8:00 pm until 1:00 am.
During the ‘Madrugá’, the highlight of Holy Week in La Palma takes place with the penitential procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Our Father Jesus of Nazareth), María Santísima del Socorro (Holy Mary of Succour) and San Juan Evangelista (St. John the Evangelist). At the corner of the Casa de los Tirado, Jesus meets his Mother.
Finally, on Good Friday, another important procession takes place: that of the Brotherhood of the Holy Burial, which makes its way through the streets of La Palma on the afternoon and evening of Good Friday.
Real Feria
The Royal Fair of La Palma dates back to the Middle Ages, when King Henry III the Suffering granted the town, at the request of Doña Elvira de Ayala, the right to hold a fair.
Its history is deeply rooted in the social and economic evolution of the town and has witnessed significant transformations over the centuries. From its humble beginnings as a local market and livestock fair, the fair has grown and developed into an expression of La Palma’s cultural identity. Its location has changed over the course of its 625-year history, from the Plaza de España and adjacent streets, to Calle San Sebastián or El Chaparral, located on the road to Huelva, and Avenida de la Zarcilla, to the current fairgrounds at Dña. Elvira de Ayala. This is located on Avenida de la Zarcilla and, for five days in September, around thirty marquees, attractions, nougat stalls and raffles become the centre of attention for the people of La Palma and all visitors.
This fair is distinguished by its ability to combine the joy of life with respect for ancestral traditions. During the days of celebration, attendees can enjoy live music, gastronomy, wine, folklore and a variety of artistic expressions that pay tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
It was declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in 1972, along with the Condado Wine Harvest Festival.
Noche Blanca de la Cultura y el Vino
The La Palma del Condado Town Council is promoting this programme of events, which will be held between the end of August and the beginning of September and includes guided tours of wineries, visits to the historic quarter and other places in the town, which will host exhibitions, live music performances, poetry readings, storytelling, dance workshops, etc. during this night.
The main objective of this initiative is to promote tourism, and there is also a prize draw for visitors.
Muestra de Habas con Poleo
The Broad Bean and Wine Festival is a colourful celebration that takes place in the Plaza de España. There, visitors can sample the typical local dish of broad beans with pennyroyal, accompanied by the best local wines.
The festival is held in April and usually includes performances and activities for visitors to enjoy.
This celebration of Palmerina cuisine is an essential event in the region’s festive calendar.
Jornadas de Enoturismo
During the Wine Tourism Days, the Town Council and the wineries of La Palma del Condado join forces to offer a series of fascinating experiences centred on the wines of La Palma over several weekends between the end of October and mid-November.
The aim of these conferences is to promote and enjoy the wide world of wine that La Palma del Condado has to offer, as well as to promote its wineries and famous wines and to raise awareness, through conferences and documentaries, of its wine-making history and production methods.
In addition, a multitude of related activities are organised, such as hiking trails, innovative tastings and samplings.
These conferences are notable not only for their focus on wine, but also for their ability to integrate local culture, history and gastronomy, offering an enriching experience for both residents and visitors.
Fiestas patronales de la Virgen del Valle
Devotion to Our Lady of the Valley is deeply rooted in the history and soul of the town of La Palma del Condado. This veneration, which dates back to the 17th century, was particularly reinforced during the outbreaks of bubonic plague in 1650 and the cholera epidemics that ravaged the town between 1833 and 1855. In particular, the serious health crisis of 1855, which caused an exodus to the countryside and the institutional collapse of the Town Council, was a turning point. The people’s response was clear: to raise the First Vow to the Virgin of the Valley as Divine Protector, recognising her miraculous intercession in saving the population from cholera.
The current image of the Virgin was made in 1936 by the famous sculptor Sebastián Santos Rojas, following the model of the original carving destroyed during the Civil War. The Baby Jesus she carries is a full-size carving: his head, from the 19th century, is attributed to an anonymous artist from the circle of Juan de Astorga and was saved from the war fire; the body, on the other hand, is the work of Sebastián Santos himself.
The institutional recognitions of Our Lady of the Valley have been numerous and significant. On 8 September 1996, the Town Council awarded her the Gold Medal of the city. In 1999, Pope Saint John Paul II declared her the Canonical Patron Saint of La Palma del Condado. Subsequently, on 30 July 2005, she was named Perpetual Mayor of the municipality, and on 23 October 2011, she received the Canonical Coronation in a solemn pontifical mass presided over by the Bishop of Huelva, José Vilaplana Blasco.
The Patron Saint’s Day celebrations in honour of the Virgin of the Valley are held every summer with widespread popular participation. On the last Saturday in July, the Virgin is transferred to the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista. From there, in the early hours of 15 to 16 August, she is carried through the streets in the solemn procession of the ‘Rosario de Doce’ (Rosary of Twelve), one of the most unique in the Andalusian liturgical calendar, in memory of the night of the miracle of 1855. On the last Sunday in August, the image returns to her chapel in El Valle in a procession that each year goes to a different part of the municipality.
Throughout the year, the Brotherhood celebrates various services in her honour, but it is in August when La Palma del Condado is transformed into a veritable street altar for its patron saint, in a living expression of faith, historical memory and cultural heritage.
Fiestas de María Auxiliadora
The Feasts of Mary Help of Christians in La Palma del Condado are one of the most significant religious and cultural celebrations in the municipality, organised by the Archconfraternity of Mary Help of Christians in collaboration with the local Salesian community.
These festivities are held in the first half of June with the novena to María Auxiliadora in the Church of El Salvador. On the eighth day of the novena, the traditional descent of the Virgin from her altar is celebrated, during which the Marian Exaltation is pronounced each year, ending with the kissing of the hand of the Blessed Virgin. After the celebration of the last day of the Novena, the popular and traditional transfer of the Blessed Virgin to the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista takes place, along a route decorated with banners, paper flowers and arches, where the whole town accompanies the Blessed Virgin on a journey filled with petals and songs from the balconies of the houses.
Friday of the festivities is reserved for the Bando de Vísperas, when the Band of Our Father Jesus Nazarene parades through the streets where the procession of the Virgin will take place the following day, accompanied by numerous brothers, young people and children who, carrying banners and flags, announce the departure of the Virgin. This procession ends at the Salesian School with a Grand Festival in the courtyard.
Saturday dawns early in the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista, which opens its doors to the veneration of the Blessed Virgin so that she can be visited by all her devotees. In the afternoon, at 7:30 p.m., the Main Function is celebrated, after which the Virgin is carried in procession through the streets of the town.
In 2024, the Canonical Coronation of Mary Help of Christians was celebrated, a historic event that took place on 5 October in the Plaza de España. The ceremony was presided over by the Bishop of Huelva and featured an extraordinary procession through the main streets of the municipality, marking a milestone in local Marian devotion.
