Festivals in Morales del Vino

Local festivals of Morales del Vino

The main festival indicated by the City Council is Pilgrimage of the Holy Christ of Morales, celebrada el 9 May around the hermitage of Christ, located between Zamora and Morales del Vino. The municipal website describes this celebration as the most important festive symbol of the municipality.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Pilgrimage of the Holy Christ of Morales and festivals of Christ.
• Main celebration day: 9 May.
• Usual duration: The local tradition is concentrated in the first fortnight of May, with events around the 9th and subsequent activities according to the annual programme.
• Usual places: hermitage of the Santísimo Cristo de Morales, meadow of Christ, parish church and municipal spaces in the urban area.
• Associated traditions: pilgrimage, procession to the hermitage, religious events, neighbourhood gatherings in the meadow, festivals and popular activities.
• Who participates: City Council, residents of Morales del Vino and Pontejos, fifths, local associations, families and visitors from the Zamora area.
• Local public holiday: The current work calendar for 2026 has not been verified in an official source; Therefore, it must be confirmed each year in the municipal or provincial work calendar.
• Other cultural events: The City Council also highlights cultural activity linked to the summer Cultural Week and the municipal life of the library, courses and local activities.
• Otras ofertas culturales: parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, hermitage of Christ, traditional wineries, emblazoned houses, palace of Bishop Luelmo y Pinto and the Pontejos annex.