Calzadilla combines architectural and cultural history with the Dehesa, its distinctive natural landscape. This gives you different options when planning your trip: churches and archaeological remains, walks through the countryside, or seasonal traditions in September.

Churches, Art, and Local History

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. It consists of a nave, a lower and narrower chancel, and a bell tower. The difference in size between the nave and chancel divides the building into clearly defined architectural parts.

The Romanesque-Gothic chapel of Santo Cristo houses a sculpture of Cristo de la Agonía, created by the Italian sculptor Lucas Mitata. The Chapel of Santísimo Cristo de la Agonía has structural elements dating from the 16th and 18th centuries. The remains of the fearsome lizard and the shotgun from a local legend are also displayed there. The legend is part of local folklore; the displayed objects are part of this tradition.

Calzadilla’s main attractions include the anthropomorphic tombs. The Castro de la Barraca del Peral is also cited as evidence of Calzadilla’s Celtic past. An old Roman road, from which Calzadilla takes its name, connected Coria with Guijo. Together, these places and stories offer different ways to explore the town’s history.

Dehesas and Walks

Calzadilla’s dehesas, including El Rebollar and La Zarzuela, are part of the town’s distinctive natural landscape. The Dehesa is a traditional Mediterranean ecosystem, with extensive stands of holm and cork oaks, pastureland, and various ponds or small lakes. These features give the nature-focused part of a trip a different emphasis from the buildings and historical sites.

You can enjoy walks along the tracks and paths through the dehesas. The rutting season is a special seasonal wildlife event: it can be observed in Calzadilla’s well-preserved Dehesa at the end of September. If you would like to plan your trip around it, schedule your stay for that time and check in advance on local wildlife-viewing opportunities.

September: Festival and Nature

The Los Cristos festival, held in September in honour of Santísimo Cristo de la Agonía, includes traditional bull runs and the release of fighting bulls. It also features a traditional horseback bull run, in which a group of riders leads the bulls. The exact festival dates vary from year to year; opportunities to take part or watch may also change. So, if you are planning a trip around the festival, check the dates and local guidance for the relevant year beforehand.

When choosing your dates, it helps to distinguish between the two September events: the rutting season can be observed at the end of the month, while Los Cristos takes place in September, with the exact dates varying. Burranco, a typical Calzadilla dish, can be sampled during local festivals. Along with churches, landscapes, and traditions, local cuisine and the festival calendar may also shape your travel plans.

Getting to Calzadilla

From Coria, the road route to Calzadilla follows the EX-108 and EX-204; the distance is just over nine kilometres. If travelling on the EX-A1 motorway, take exit 88 towards the EX-204. As road conditions and signage may change, it is worth checking the current route before setting off.

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