The festive tradition of Los Tableros, a church with an older statue of the Virgin Mary, and Encina La Nieta offer different starting points for a trip to Torre De Santa María. When planning, it is particularly helpful to note the contrast between the event on a fixed date, September 21, and the other cultural and natural attractions.

Festive Tradition and Local History

The Los Tableros de Torre de Santa María dances have pagan origins and take place on September 21, during the feast of the patron saint, San Mateo. The traditional programme includes a solemn Mass with a sermon, a procession, a parade, an offering, and a dance. If you are travelling specifically for the dances, check that year's programme: the exact schedule and individual programme items may vary.

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is the most important monument in Torre De Santa María. It was built between the 16th and 17th centuries; inside is a sculpture of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, dated to the 15th century. The building and sculpture thus refer to different historical periods. If you are particularly interested in sacred art, the figure can be a point of reference; for the building's history, the period when the church was built is the key reference point. The figure is therefore older than the church that houses it.

Several well-preserved heraldic houses are located on Calle General Lozano. Unlike the church, the most important individual monument, the focus here is on several houses and their coats of arms along the street. In Torre De Santa María, a significant building with its own artistic history and a street lined with several historic houses thus represent different scales of local history.

Tree and Cycling Route

Encina La Nieta adds a natural attraction: the holm oak is estimated to be approximately 500 years old and is designated an Árbol Singular (Singular Tree). For a trip that includes nature as well as culture, the tree offers a distinct focus alongside the church, sculpture, and heraldic houses.

The “Bicicleta y caldereta” cycling route starts at the service area on the EX-206 in Torre de Santa María. Parking is available at the service area opposite ADISMONTA's headquarters. This gives you a named starting point and a parking option for planning your cycling trip. Check the latest route and parking information before setting out, as local conditions and parking options may change.

Plan Your Stay

This lets you choose between festive tradition, architectural history, the townscape, the tree, and the cycling route without combining these different themes into a fixed itinerary.

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