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The Magical Autumn in the Valley of Ambroz
It's November, and the Valley of Ambroz celebrates the arrival of autumn with an extense program of cultural and playful activities.
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Carnival in Navalmoral
Navalmoral de la Mata conmemorates its main feast. The city is embellished and joyful to welcome its own inhabitants and visitors to live this cheerful feast.
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Carnival in Badajoz
The carnival fills with colour and original costumes the streets of Badajoz. This is one of the most important and well-known carnivals in Spain.
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The Pero Palo feast
Villanueva de la Vera lives carnival time reproducing an ancient tradition. The people of this town judges a puppet that represents a bandit.
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The miterious Jarramplas
The January 19th and 20 th, the Jarramplas, a mystical figure, walks by Piornal narrow streets. This figure symbolizes the Good over the Evil.
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Las Carantoñas
It is celebrated on January the 20th. This party counts on specific characteristic and characters which combines catholic tradition and pagan elements. The striking costumes are full of symbolism and mystery.
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Candelas, the magic night in Almendralejo
February the 1st night the city of Almendralejo let itself to be conquered by the fire which takes away bad spirits and ghosts. It is noteworthy to see how the city burns. Lots of people travel to Almendralejo to enjoy this celebration.
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Cherry Tree Blossom Feast
At the end of March, the Valley of Jerte welcomes the spring season showing its best distinguising feature: the beauty of its cherry trees blossoming.
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The Battle of La Albuera
About the middle of May, the town of La Albuera (Badajoz) reproduces the historical battle that took place there between Napoleonic troops and english-spanish-portuguese troops. It is noteworthy the wonderful cavalries and infantries from different countries, the colourful uniforms and banners, and the scent of the gunpowder.
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The Chanfaina
The last Sunday of April the town of Fuente de Cantos (Badajoz) offers one of the most famous and well-known dishes of Extremadura: that is the chanfaina, lamb stew.
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