Tourism and carnival

Tourist Information Point at the Herencia Fair 2026

Herencia will have a Tourist Information Point in Cervantes Square on September 25 and 26, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours. It is a service designed for the peak days of the Feast and Fair of La Merced, when the town receives visitors who may not always know where to start. Key points in 20 seconds What: Tourist Information Point for

Inheritance, Best LGBTQ Tourist Destination in Castilla-La Mancha

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

I would prefer pictures from the Merced Festival of 2026 in Herencia.

Herencia arrived at the Fair and Festivities of La Merced 2026 with all its tasks done: a full weekend of pre-fair that brought together devotion, painting, and music. These are the images of those days, divided into the four blocks that set the mood before the start of the main fair. All the photographs in this gallery are from the

Wine Tasting ‘In Step with the Strings’ in Herencia

The Regulatory Council of the La Mancha Denomination of Origin will host a wine tasting in Herencia on September 25, at 9:00 PM, at the agri-food stand of the fairgrounds. This event, titled “To the Rhythm of the Strings,” will blend tastings of La Mancha wines with live music as part of the programming for the Feria and Fiestas de

Herencia opens the contest to select the poster for its 2027 Carnival.

Herencia is already looking ahead to its next major festive occasion. The Town Hall has opened the Contest for the Carnival of Herencia 2027 Poster, with submissions accepted until November 1. The winning entry will receive 750 euros and become the official image of the festival, which will be held from January 30 to February 10, 2027. Key Points about

Drag Maui wins the II Drag Gala and kicks off the X Summer Carnival of Herencia.

Herencia has kicked off its X Summer Carnival with the celebration of the II Drag Gala, a night filled with transformation, music, and dance in the town square. Drag Maui was declared the winner of this second edition with the performance “When Darkness Challenges Freedom, Only Color Can Decide Who Prevails.” Highlights of the II Drag Gala in 20 seconds:

Heritage will rediscover its historic neighborhoods during Heritage Night.

Herencia will celebrate a new edition of the Night of Heritage on Saturday, August 29, a cultural event that this year will explore the neighborhoods of San José, La Encarnación, and San Bartolomé, popularly known as El Santo. The visits will combine explanations about local heritage with music and theatrical performances, in three sessions starting at 9:00 PM. Highlights of

Herencia celebrates Pastor’s Day with cheese, cooking, and tradition in Quhesalia.

Herencia will host a special event on Sunday, June 28, in Quhesalia to celebrate Sheep Herder Day. This event aims to recognize the historical significance of sheep herding in the town and its direct connection to the cheese-making culture of the municipality. The program will include an open day at the Cheese Interpretation Center, followed by a live cooking demonstration

Herencia updates the tourist signage at its main access points.

The Tourism Department of the Herencia City Council has recently updated and renewed the tourist signage located at the main access points to the town. This initiative addresses the deterioration of these informational elements, which have been affected by the passage of time and various weather conditions. The intervention aims to enhance the first impression received by newcomers and to

The Carrasco Alcalde Public School inaugurates the first Fitur Herenciano.

The CEIP Carrasco Alcalde in Herencia has launched the first edition of the Fitur Herenciano, an educational initiative that has transformed the school into a small fair dedicated to the culture, history, and traditions of the municipality. This event coincided with the Day of Castilla-La Mancha celebration, allowing students to showcase the work they have done over the past few

Tourist Information Point at the Herencia Fair 2026

Herencia will have a Tourist Information Point in Cervantes Square on September 25 and 26, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours. It is a service designed for the peak days of the Feast and Fair of La Merced, when the town receives visitors who may not always know where to start. Key points in 20 seconds What: Tourist Information Point for

Inheritance, Best LGBTQ Tourist Destination in Castilla-La Mancha

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

I would prefer pictures from the Merced Festival of 2026 in Herencia.

Herencia arrived at the Fair and Festivities of La Merced 2026 with all its tasks done: a full weekend of pre-fair that brought together devotion, painting, and music. These are the images of those days, divided into the four blocks that set the mood before the start of the main fair. All the photographs in this gallery are from the

Wine Tasting ‘In Step with the Strings’ in Herencia

The Regulatory Council of the La Mancha Denomination of Origin will host a wine tasting in Herencia on September 25, at 9:00 PM, at the agri-food stand of the fairgrounds. This event, titled “To the Rhythm of the Strings,” will blend tastings of La Mancha wines with live music as part of the programming for the Feria and Fiestas de

Herencia opens the contest to select the poster for its 2027 Carnival.

Herencia is already looking ahead to its next major festive occasion. The Town Hall has opened the Contest for the Carnival of Herencia 2027 Poster, with submissions accepted until November 1. The winning entry will receive 750 euros and become the official image of the festival, which will be held from January 30 to February 10, 2027. Key Points about

Drag Maui wins the II Drag Gala and kicks off the X Summer Carnival of Herencia.

Herencia has kicked off its X Summer Carnival with the celebration of the II Drag Gala, a night filled with transformation, music, and dance in the town square. Drag Maui was declared the winner of this second edition with the performance “When Darkness Challenges Freedom, Only Color Can Decide Who Prevails.” Highlights of the II Drag Gala in 20 seconds:

Heritage will rediscover its historic neighborhoods during Heritage Night.

Herencia will celebrate a new edition of the Night of Heritage on Saturday, August 29, a cultural event that this year will explore the neighborhoods of San José, La Encarnación, and San Bartolomé, popularly known as El Santo. The visits will combine explanations about local heritage with music and theatrical performances, in three sessions starting at 9:00 PM. Highlights of

Herencia celebrates Pastor’s Day with cheese, cooking, and tradition in Quhesalia.

Herencia will host a special event on Sunday, June 28, in Quhesalia to celebrate Sheep Herder Day. This event aims to recognize the historical significance of sheep herding in the town and its direct connection to the cheese-making culture of the municipality. The program will include an open day at the Cheese Interpretation Center, followed by a live cooking demonstration

Herencia updates the tourist signage at its main access points.

The Tourism Department of the Herencia City Council has recently updated and renewed the tourist signage located at the main access points to the town. This initiative addresses the deterioration of these informational elements, which have been affected by the passage of time and various weather conditions. The intervention aims to enhance the first impression received by newcomers and to

The Carrasco Alcalde Public School inaugurates the first Fitur Herenciano.

The CEIP Carrasco Alcalde in Herencia has launched the first edition of the Fitur Herenciano, an educational initiative that has transformed the school into a small fair dedicated to the culture, history, and traditions of the municipality. This event coincided with the Day of Castilla-La Mancha celebration, allowing students to showcase the work they have done over the past few

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