Traditional Festivals and Events

One of Toledo’s biggest events is the celebration of Corpus Christi. The city is decorated to an extent that makes it even more beautiful than normal, with its covered streets, flowers and banners. It is an iteration of Toledo that appeals to the senses: with its scents of thyme and bright colours, it is truly magical and takes you back to the Middle Ages. Corpus Christi has been celebrated in Toledo...

Don’t miss the chance to see the various nativity scenes that adorn Toledo if you happen to be in the city around Christmas time. For Toledanos, it has almost become a tradition for us to visit and enjoy the many on offer to make the most of the winter festivities.  There is every type of nativity scene that you can imagine. For those who prefer a traditional manger and accompanying figurines,...

The Christmas lights are already up in Toledo and it’s worth taking a stroll through the old town to take in its Christmas decorations which give an air of magic to the city. The most dazzling decorations can be found at Plaza de Zocodover, Calle Ancha (known to Toledanos as “Calle Comercio” or Commerce Street) and Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The tradition of hanging Christmas lights has its origins three years after...

If you like the theatre you can’t miss the chance to experience the shows that take place every August at La Puebla de Montablbán in the region of Toledo, birthplace of Fernando de Rojas around the year 1470 and this year home to the 12th Celestina Festival, La España de Rojas. Immerse yourself in another world and see incredible theatrical performances in unrivalled settings such as the Condes de la Puebla...