The Feast of San Sebastian, celebrated on the third weekend of January, is a vibrant combination of devotion and tradition. Religious acts are the heart of the festival, with the novena, processions, solemn mass and the auction of banzos, which reflect the deep faith of the people towards their patron saint. One of the highlights is the Auto de San Sebastian, a unique representation where the Saint descends from the bell tower, recreating his martyrdom with a drama that moves everyone.

The Iluminarías, rosemary bonfires that light up the streets to the tune of the song "Romero quemo, salir lo malo, entre lo buen", and the bonfire in Plaza del Moral, which burns throughout the festival, add a magical and symbolic atmosphere.

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Date

Tercer fin de semana de enero

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Castilla y León Tourist Interest

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    • Postal address Poyales del Hoyo. Ávila
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    • Poyales del Hoyo town hall

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    • Ávila tourism office

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      • Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
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        920 211 387
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        920 253 717
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