News

The La Mancha Denomination of Origin, known worldwide for its extensive area—the famous “Great Vineyard of Europe”—is not exempt from the adjustments currently affecting the Spanish wine sector. The latest statistics from the Regulatory Council indicate that the area of registered vineyards decreased in 2025, confirming a downward trend observed over the past decade. However, the DO remains a significant

Herencia has officially kicked off its Carnival festivities. The town launched its most iconic celebration this Friday with a large inaugural event held at the newly renovated Carnival Palace (municipal pavilion), creating an atmosphere unique to occasions when the community connects deeply with what happens within its walls, as it forms part of their identity. The opening also had a

Herencia Civil Protection continues to host its First Volunteer Days at local schools in the community. This time, the activity took place at the Padres Mercedarios School, commonly referred to as “Los Frailes”, where several talks were delivered to students. According to the organization, the session focused on prevention and coexistence, particularly addressing issues like bullying and gender violence, which

The Civil Protection Group of Herencia continues its volunteer programs in the municipality’s educational centers. Last week, it was the turn of students from 1st and 2nd grade, who received basic training on how to respond in an emergency. Recently, sessions have expanded to include 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, featuring CPR practices and various first aid exercises led

Herencia will celebrate a historic Carnival in 2026, as it will be the first time the event is recognized as a Cultural Heritage Asset (BIC) in the category of Intangible Heritage. This recognition was granted by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha on July 22, 2025, highlighting the significance of this living festival passed down through generations. The edition was presented

The Herencia City Council joined this morning in the call made by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) and held a minute of silence at 12:00 PM at the Town Hall in memory of the victims of the train accident that occurred yesterday. The simple and solemn event gathered members of the municipal corporation, Town Hall staff, and

The Herencia Carnival—recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest—has once again exceeded expectations. Just 24 hours after the registration period opened (at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 12), the Offer Parade has already seen over 3,000 registrations and around thirty groups confirmed for the event on Tuesday, February 17. “The Offer Parade in Herencia has become a cultural and

Herencia (Ciudad Real) has unveiled its official image for Carnaval 2026. The jury has selected the proposal number 39, created by local designer Antonio Plaza Olivares, as the winner of the Poster Contest. This work will serve as the official image for one of the municipality’s most iconic celebrations. According to the organization, the poster captures the essence of Herencia’s

Herencia (Ciudad Real) has launched the long-awaited restoration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an intervention focused on one of the most beloved and recognizable images in the municipality. The Parish of Immaculate Conception has set up a Bizum account for individuals and businesses to contribute donations, and it reminds everyone that donations can also be made directly at the

Herencia (Ciudad Real) has undertaken cleaning and maintenance of the stork nest located in the bell tower of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. This initiative, coordinated with the parish, has a twofold purpose: to protect our heritage and to ensure safety in a notable urban landmark where the presence of storks is part of the local landscape and memory.