It is celebrated on January the 20th. This party counts on specific characteristic and characters which combines catholic tradition and pagan elements. The striking costumes are full of symbolism and mystery.

February the 1st night the city of Almendralejo let itself to be conquered by the fire which takes away bad spirits and ghosts. It is noteworthy to see how the city burns. Lots of people travel to Almendralejo to enjoy this celebration.

Navalmoral de la Mata conmemorates its main feast. The city is embellished and joyful to welcome its own inhabitants and visitors to live this cheerful feast.

The carnival fills with colour and original costumes the streets of Badajoz. This is one of the most important and well-known carnivals in Spain.

The January 19th and 20 th, the Jarramplas, a mystical figure, walks by Piornal narrow streets. This figure symbolizes the Good over the Evil.

Villanueva de la Vera lives carnival time reproducing an ancient tradition. The people of this town judges a puppet that represents a bandit.