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Herencia welcomes the Sahrawi children from the “Vacations in Peace” program.

Herencia has reopened its doors for the solidarity program “Vacaciones en Paz,” an initiative that allows Sahrawi children to spend the summer with host families in the province, giving them a break from the harsh conditions of the Tinduf refugee camps. The welcoming event took place on Tuesday at the Municipal School of Music, characterized by the emotional involvement of

Herencia kicks off its Pride Week with the rainbow flag and a Safe Space.

Herencia is already celebrating its Pride Week for 2026. The festivities began this Sunday with the raising of the rainbow flag at the Town Hall, a symbolic gesture demonstrating the municipality’s commitment to respect, diversity, and coexistence. The first day also featured the inauguration of the Safe Space, a point of information and support aimed at the LGBTQI+ community and

Herencia is hosting a Youth Week with activities from July 11 to July 18.

Herencia will celebrate the Youth Week 2026 from July 11 to 18, a municipal program aimed at offering local young people cultural, creative, and recreational activities during the summer. The agenda includes water activities, workshops, outdoor cinema, music, interactive games, and social spaces. The program was unveiled this Thursday, featuring participation from members of the Local Youth Council, Youth Councillor

Herencia fills Plaza de España with fabric, color, and community.

The Plaza de España in Herencia hosted the first local celebration of the International Knit in Public Day on Saturday afternoon. This event brought together participants from the textile workshops at the Universidad Popular and community members eager to join an activity characterized by craftsmanship, community, and the revival of traditional skills. The gathering turned the town center into an

San Isidro fills Los Pozos del Agua with community, tradition, and music.

The Los Pozos del Agua area hosted a vibrant pilgrimage last weekend in honor of San Isidro, attracting numerous locals and visitors from the early morning. Beautiful weather accompanied the celebration, which was characterized by camaraderie, traditional cooking, devotion, and music—one of those days that is sentimentally embedded in Herencia’s calendar. Families, groups of friends, and young people spread throughout

Herencia celebrates the 75th anniversary of the coronation of the Virgin of Las Mercedes.

Herencia is currently celebrating a particularly emotional commemoration for the Mercedarian community and many residents of the town. On May 22, we mark the 75th anniversary since the bishop prior of the Military Orders placed a crown on the head of Our Most Holy Mother of Mercy, Mother, Queen, and Patroness of the people of Herencia, symbolizing the love, devotion,

Herencia’s seniors get an in-depth look at the complete water cycle.

A group of seniors from Herencia participated in an informative event organized by Emaser on Friday, focusing on the integral water cycle. Held at the Senior Center, the event provided attendees with insights into the operations of this essential service, covering everything from the collection and treatment of drinking water to its purification before returning it to the environment. The

Herencia showcases the pilgrimages of San Isidro and the Virgen de la Cabeza 2026.

Herencia has announced the schedule for its highly anticipated 2026 pilgrimage events, which will once again bring together locals and visitors in the scenic Paraje de La Pedriza. The Culture Department of the Town Hall, in collaboration with local brotherhoods and the Cultural Association Los Roncones, has unveiled the celebrations in honor of San Isidro on May 16 and the

Herencia welcomes the Sahrawi children from the “Vacations in Peace” program.

Herencia has reopened its doors for the solidarity program “Vacaciones en Paz,” an initiative that allows Sahrawi children to spend the summer with host families in the province, giving them a break from the harsh conditions of the Tinduf refugee camps. The welcoming event took place on Tuesday at the Municipal School of Music, characterized by the emotional involvement of

Herencia kicks off its Pride Week with the rainbow flag and a Safe Space.

Herencia is already celebrating its Pride Week for 2026. The festivities began this Sunday with the raising of the rainbow flag at the Town Hall, a symbolic gesture demonstrating the municipality’s commitment to respect, diversity, and coexistence. The first day also featured the inauguration of the Safe Space, a point of information and support aimed at the LGBTQI+ community and

Herencia is hosting a Youth Week with activities from July 11 to July 18.

Herencia will celebrate the Youth Week 2026 from July 11 to 18, a municipal program aimed at offering local young people cultural, creative, and recreational activities during the summer. The agenda includes water activities, workshops, outdoor cinema, music, interactive games, and social spaces. The program was unveiled this Thursday, featuring participation from members of the Local Youth Council, Youth Councillor

Herencia fills Plaza de España with fabric, color, and community.

The Plaza de España in Herencia hosted the first local celebration of the International Knit in Public Day on Saturday afternoon. This event brought together participants from the textile workshops at the Universidad Popular and community members eager to join an activity characterized by craftsmanship, community, and the revival of traditional skills. The gathering turned the town center into an

San Isidro fills Los Pozos del Agua with community, tradition, and music.

The Los Pozos del Agua area hosted a vibrant pilgrimage last weekend in honor of San Isidro, attracting numerous locals and visitors from the early morning. Beautiful weather accompanied the celebration, which was characterized by camaraderie, traditional cooking, devotion, and music—one of those days that is sentimentally embedded in Herencia’s calendar. Families, groups of friends, and young people spread throughout

Herencia celebrates the 75th anniversary of the coronation of the Virgin of Las Mercedes.

Herencia is currently celebrating a particularly emotional commemoration for the Mercedarian community and many residents of the town. On May 22, we mark the 75th anniversary since the bishop prior of the Military Orders placed a crown on the head of Our Most Holy Mother of Mercy, Mother, Queen, and Patroness of the people of Herencia, symbolizing the love, devotion,

Herencia’s seniors get an in-depth look at the complete water cycle.

A group of seniors from Herencia participated in an informative event organized by Emaser on Friday, focusing on the integral water cycle. Held at the Senior Center, the event provided attendees with insights into the operations of this essential service, covering everything from the collection and treatment of drinking water to its purification before returning it to the environment. The

Herencia showcases the pilgrimages of San Isidro and the Virgen de la Cabeza 2026.

Herencia has announced the schedule for its highly anticipated 2026 pilgrimage events, which will once again bring together locals and visitors in the scenic Paraje de La Pedriza. The Culture Department of the Town Hall, in collaboration with local brotherhoods and the Cultural Association Los Roncones, has unveiled the celebrations in honor of San Isidro on May 16 and the

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