Bajada Processional (Descent of the Virgin)
Visitors witness the torch-lit procession entering the village and the installation of the Virgin in the church.
~20:00
Virgin of the Pegotes Festival
Fiestas de la Inmaculada Concepción 'Virgen de los Pegotes'
Nava del Rey, Spain
Nov 30 - Dec 8, 2026ExpectedSource
Each November 30, the town of Nava del Rey brings its patron Virgin down from the hilltop hermitage by mule-drawn carriage. The night Bajada blazes with firelight as the statue descends to the town, in a celebration that joins deep Catholic devotion to a spectacular display of fire.
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Day 1 · Nov 30
Day 9 · Dec 8
Subida Processional (Return of the Virgin)
Locals and visitors follow the torchlit procession out of the church at Santos Juanes toward the hermitage, comforting one another with roasted chestnuts and wine.
~20:30
Where it happens
Ermita de Ntra. Sra. de la Concepción (Pico Zarcero)
Nava del Rey, Spain
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Dress for the setting
Modest clothing for church (e.g. covered shoulders)
Respect local boundaries
Optionally local wine and chestnuts to share
Photo with care
Observe quietly during masses and processions (no loud conversation or flash photography)....
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Virgin of the Pegotes Festival
Fiestas de la Inmaculada Concepción 'Virgen de los Pegotes'
Nava del Rey, Spain
Each November 30, the town of Nava del Rey brings its patron Virgin down from the hilltop hermitage by mule-drawn carriage. The night Bajada blazes with firelight as the statue descends to the town, in a celebration that joins deep Catholic devotion to a spectacular display of fire.
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Nov 30 - Dec 8, 2026Expected dates
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About Virgin of the Pegotes Festival
This wintertime feast combines deep Catholic devotion with a spectacular display of firelight. It is centered on veneration of the Virgin of the Conception, the town’s patron, and is considered a core part of Nava del Rey’s identity. The local community has marked the devotion by lighting torch-lit processions for centuries, creating a unique cultural tradition known regionally as a “fiesta con fuego.” During the festival, streets are lined with bonfires...
This is primarily a sacred Catholic ritual; visitors should dress modestly and behave respectfully, especially inside the church. Participation (e.g. joining the procession or carrying a torch) may be acceptable if invited by locals.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
ask permission
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
This wintertime feast combines deep Catholic devotion with a spectacular display of firelight. It is centered on veneration of the Virgin of the Conception, the town’s patron, and is considered a core part of Nava del Rey’s identity. The local community has marked the devotion by lighting torch-lit processions for centuries, creating a unique cultural tradition known regionally as a “fiesta con fuego.” During the festival, st...
Key moments to know
Day 1Nov 30~20:00Expected
Bajada Processional (Descent of the Virgin)
Visitors witness the torch-lit procession entering the village and the installation of the Virgin in the church.
Day 9Dec 8~20:30Expected
Subida Processional (Return of the Virgin)
Locals and visitors follow the torchlit procession out of the church at Santos Juanes toward the hermitage, comforting one another with roasted chestnuts and wine.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Modest clothing for church (e.g. covered shoulders)
Respect local boundaries
Optionally local wine and chestnuts to share
Photo with care
Observe quietly during masses and processions (no loud conversation or flash photography). If offered a torch (...
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Nov 30 - Dec 8, 2026
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City / Area
Nava del Rey
Castile and León
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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