Calatrava Passion Route

It is, without a doubt, one of the most unique celebrations in the Campo de Calatrava area, in Ciudad Real. Over the course of these days, more than 50 religious brotherhoods and 20 marching bands take part, filling the streets with the light, colour, scents and emotions characteristic of this religious festival.

To mark the Easter celebrations, this is a tour of the towns of Aldea del Rey, Almagro, Bolaños, Granátula, Miguelturra, Pozuelo, Torralba, Valenzuela, Moral and Calzada de Calatrava, to experience the main events taking place from Holy Wednesday to Easter Sunday.Among its symbols and rituals, the following stand out, for example: the re-enactment of the Arrest of Jesus, carried out by the ‘armaos’ dressed as Roman Centurions; a procession known as the ‘Return of the Caracol’; the game of ‘Las Caras’, and the women dressed in the traditional lace mantilla who accompany the floats.It’s also a great time to try traditional sweets such as rosquillos, barquillos and Flores de Calatrava, or to explore iconic sites such as the Corral de Comedias in Almagro and Calatrava la Nueva Castle.