Los Escobazos

Los Escobazos is a fire festival in Jarandilla de la Vera where participants carry burning brooms made from local shrubs through the streets on the night of December 7. The event has roots in local traditions and draws onlookers who gather to witness the flaming processions and interactions with the brooms.

The tradition began with shepherds who used flaming brooms to light their way down from mountains for the Immaculate Conception celebrations. Over time, this practical fire ritual evolved into a major community event with deeper religious significance.

The festival merges religious devotion with community celebration, where participants strike each other with flaming brooms while honoring the Virgin of Conception.

Wear non-flammable clothing and follow safety rules that restrict broom strikes to below the waist during the celebration. Plan to arrive early to find a good viewing spot since crowds gather densely along the main streets.

A small museum housed in a 17th-century hermitage displays objects and records related to the festival throughout the year. This interpretation center helps visitors understand the history and meaning behind the burning broom traditions.