Festivals in Culla

Festivals in Culla, Castellón, fill the calendar year with celebration and bustling activity. As one of the prettiest villages in Spain and a great example of the country’s Medieval legacy, Culla organises events swept up in tradition that are great to witness in person. Do you want to know when festivals are held in Culla and what they celebrate?

Let’s begin with Sant Pere Màrtir and Sant Antoni Abad in April. This festival features local boys who dress up and sing “albaes” - traditional songs that they perform in a circle formation. Religious ceremonies take place and hundreds of horse riders trot through the village in anticipation of the animal blessing, during which locals give out typical sweet treats called "coquetes".

We continue to get to know Culla through its festivals by making way for Pentecost Easter Monday when the Sant Cristòbal pilgrimage takes place. During this occasion, it is customary to walk to the chapel while children perform a dance called "dels Negrets" and flour cake, a typical festive delicacy, is handed out.

On the eve of Corpus Christi, the procession Rogativa a Sant Joan de Penyagolosa takes to the streets, and has been since as far back as 1400. Don’t miss this age-old tradition, and stick around for the Corpus Christi celebrations for more processions and a chance to admire the church altars, which are beautifully decorated with flowers.

The next festival that takes place in Culla is the patron saint festival from the 15 to the 17 of August. This event features outdoor stages, communal meals, religious ceremonies and lots more. And to end the list of festivals in Culla, we’ll make our way to Sant Miquel at the end of September to say farewell to the summer and the festival season, for now!