Program of The Taking of the Villa of Zahara de la Sierra

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 20th October to 22nd October

Place: Zahara de la Sierra (Cádiz)

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Relive the epic Taking of the Villa of Zahara in an annual event that combines history and festivity. Hundreds of actors bring to life this epic chapter of the Reconquista. Enjoy typical cuisine and craftsmanship in a spectacular natural setting.

Program of The Taking of the Villa of Zahara de la Sierra

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Program IX Historical Recreation of the Taking of the Villa de Zahara - 2023

Friday October 20

6:30 p.m. Inaugural parade of the Historical Reenactment with the different characters participating in it.
7:00 p.m. Opening of the medieval market.
7:45 p.m. Proclamation from the church atrium by Ernesto Chao.
8:30 p.m. Haren dance and election of the Caid's "Favourite". Location: Nasrid camp.
9:30 p.m. Legend of Yahiza, The Enchanted Fountain. Location: Rincón de la Perica.
10:00 p.m. Amaian and Nasrid dances. Nazari Camp.

Saturday October 21

11:00 a.m. The Market opens its doors.
1:00 p.m. Children's dances of the Pícaros in the Plaza del Rey.
1:30 p.m. Food exchange, Alameda de Lepanto dry port.
4:00 p.m. Washerwomen dispute. Rincón de la Perica.
5:30 p.m. Amaias and Nasrid dances in the atrium of the Plaza del Rey church.
8:30 p.m. Legend of the Pigeons Recreation, with climbing and fights. Lepanto Mall; Altillo viewpoint and door to the hermitage.
10:00 p.m. Christian dances and victory toasts in the Lepanto mall.

Sunday October 22

1:00 a.m. The market opens its doors.
1:00 p.m. Children's dances by Los Picaros in the Alameda de Lepanto.
1:30 p.m. Abduction of the Favorite. Place: Door of the hermitage.
4:00 p.m. Parade of victorious troops and surrender pact. Place: Arco de la Villa.
4:30 p.m. Christian dances in the Plaza del Rey
6:30 p.m. Recreation Capitulation and surrender of weapons in Plaza del Rey.

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