Herencia has been recognized with the LGTBI Best Tourism Destination Award in Castilla-La Mancha. The award was received by the mayor, Sergio García-Navas, and the Tourism councilor, María Eugenia Díaz-Pacheco Galán, during the II Regional Tourism Forum of Castilla-La Mancha.
This is the second consecutive year that the municipality has been awarded at this forum: in its first edition, in October 2025, Herencia already won the Best Tourism Initiative Award.
Key points in 20 seconds
- Award: LGTBI Best Tourism Destination in Castilla-La Mancha.
- Where: II Regional Tourism Forum of Castilla-La Mancha.
- Who received it: the mayor, Sergio García-Navas, and the Tourism councilor, María Eugenia Díaz-Pacheco Galán.
- Previous award: in the first edition of the forum, Herencia won the Best Tourism Initiative Award.
Carnival at the center of recognition
The City Council frames the award in the work of the entire town to make Herencia an open, diverse, and safe place. It highlights the Carnival, its main celebration, which the City Council presents not only as tradition and joy, but also as a reflection of values such as diversity, freedom, and uncomplicated participation.
This is not a new discourse in the municipality. Herencia celebrates its Pride Week every summer, which this year began with the rainbow flag on the Town Hall facade and a Safe Space, and the Summer Carnival has added events like the drag show.
What Herencia hopes to achieve with the award
According to the City Council, the award reinforces Herencia’s image as a reference in hospitality, tradition, and modernity, and should help attract visitors looking for authentic experiences in a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Frequently asked questions
What award did Herencia receive?
The LGTBI Best Tourism Destination Award in Castilla-La Mancha, presented at the II Regional Tourism Forum.
Who received the award?
The mayor, Sergio García-Navas, accompanied by the Tourism councilor, María Eugenia Díaz-Pacheco Galán.
Is this Herencia’s first award at this forum?
No. In the first edition, held in October 2025, Herencia received the Best Tourism Initiative Award.
Image: Herencia Carnival 2026.
Source: Herencia City Council
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