The Baroque alter of Virgin de la Sierra during the Romeria de los Gitanos.
SEMANA SANTA
Holy Week in Cabra
has been declared of National Tourist Interest. It is distinguished
by a spectacular Easter Sunday, during which 26 cofradias carry
out the Stations of the Cross around the town.
CRUZ de MAYO (1ST
TO 3RD MAY)
The courtyards and crosses of El Cerro,
the old quarter, are be-decked with flowers, vivid against the sparkling
white of the houses. Competitions take place to judge the best patio.
ROMERIAS
Romerías or pilgrimages take
place all year round from the town to the Ermita de la Virgen de
la Sierra. These outings are organised by local associations, and
involve large numbers of people getting together to carry a holy
image to the shrine of the Virgen de la Sierra, and then spending
time feasting, dancing and singing.
FERIA and FIESTAS
DE LA VIRGEN DE LA SIERRA
(3rd to 8th September)
Declared of National Tourist Interest.
On 4th September, the Virgen de la Sierra is brought down from her
sanctuary. The week long festivities include an offical programme
of sporting events, bullfights, culture and even a flower fight.
The fiesta culminates in a frenzy of partying on the 8th.
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