On arriving at Brea de Tajo, among fields of olive trees and grains, you’ll come across the first wonder of town: the Neoclassical Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, one of the greatest churches in the Las Vegas district.
Today, this town is a small village of peace.The stunning facade of St. Michael, which can be placed between the Baroque and Churrigueresque periods, is bound to pique the visitor’s curiosity. Continuing with its unique buildings, at Costanilla de los Ángeles 9, there is a house with a large cave in the basement and a peculiar Inquisition coat of arms that remains a mystery to all.
It is worth getting to know the area surrounding Brea de Tajo by walking the Cañada Real Soriana, a drove road with ancient remains of transhumance, such as the old hut called El Chozo del Quiñonero. And you cannot leave Brea de Tajo without visiting the ‘La Almazara’ Museum of Oil and Customs, offering a first-hand experience of the local olive oil production process.
Join us in celebrating our most famous festivals
- St. Anthony 17 January
Animals are blessed and people receive los caballitos de masa (little dough horses).
- Candlemas 2 February
Religious procession with the auction of apair of turtle doves to mark the Feast of thePresentation of Christ in the Temple.
- Holy Week Easter Sunday
When the Procession of the Encountertakes place, on the dawn of Easter Sunday.
- Los Mayos 30 April
At midnight, traditional musical performances called jotas take place in honour of the Virgin Mary in the beautiful Church of Our Lady of the Assumption.
- St. Isidore 15 May
Procession towards the Hermitage where a mass and tombola take place.
- Culture Week 15 & 16 August
Festivities in honour of the Assumption of Our Lady and of St. Roch, with a huge week-long celebration.
- Our Lady of the Rosary 1st Sunday of October
Patron saint festivities with music, fireworks and bullfighting events.
- Antique motorbike gathering. On the last Sunday of October
- St. Catherine25 November
When bread in the shape of a cross is eaten, known as Las Caridades.
Try our typical dishes and sweets
- Caballitos de San Antón
Horse-shaped bread, sweet or savoury, made for the St. Anthony feast day.
- El Hornazo
Cake with an egg on top, traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday.
- Caridades de Santa Catalina
Bread in the shape of a cross, eaten on St. Catherine’s day.
- Gachas
Typical dish made of almond flour, chorizo and bacon.
- Ollo
White bean stew with bread soup as the main dish, followed by meat, chorizo and morcilla sausage.
- Puches
Sweet porridge with croutons.
- Relámpagos
Fried dessert dusted with sugar.
