A Romanesque carving discovered in 1623, a Baroque altarpiece from the 17th century, and a parish church from the 16th century mark three distinct periods in Valverde Del Majano. There are also recurring festivals in June and August. If you choose your travel dates based on culture and local history, you can find both specific festival dates and architectural histories from different periods.
Festivals in June and August
The annual Romería de Nuestra Señora de la Aparecida takes place on the second or third Saturday in June. The procession includes a carriage accompanied by tambourines, bagpipes and traditional dances. Program details may vary. In August, the patron saint festivals are held in honor of the Virgen de la Asunción and San Roque; their activities also vary from year to year. The June date can be narrowed down to one of two Saturdays, while the month of the August festivals is fixed. If a festival is the deciding factor for your trip, check the specific date and program for that year.
Espacio Nicomedes García opened on July 10, 2026. As a municipal center, it is dedicated to cultural, social, educational and recreational initiatives. Its program may change.
Hermitages with a history of their own
At the entrance to the village, on the road from Valverde to Segovia, stands the Ermita de la Soledad. It was originally dedicated to San Sebastián. It received its current name after statues of saints and the Virgin were transferred there from an older chapel. Construction was completed on July 25, 1841, and the hermitage was consecrated that day. A plaque outside gives 1840 as the year it was built.
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Aparecida has a different backstory: it was originally the church of the abandoned settlement of Mazuelos and was formerly known as the Ermita de la Magdalena. During work at the adjacent cemetery in 1623, a Romanesque carving was found in a sarcophagus. The current hermitage dates from 1959; its altarpiece is a Baroque work from the 17th century. Its history therefore includes both the former settlement and its old name, as well as the construction date of the current building.
The parish church and its architectural history
The parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción was built in the 16th century. A fire damaged part of the building in 1897. The sacristy stands on the site of a former Gothic chapel that is well preserved. The construction date, fire damage and location of the former chapel offer different clues to help you understand the church’s history.
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Aparecida is listed as a cultural point of interest on the first section of the Camino Natural del valle del Eresma. If you are planning this section, check the latest route information and conditions before setting out.
Discover more destinations: Tolocirio, Arcones, Aguilafuente, Corral de Ayllón, Valdevarnés, San Cristóbal De Segovia, Santo Tomé Del Puerto, Ayllón.
For the overview of the wider region: Segovia.
