Festivals and Events

The festival of Los Mayos (Mayday) is celebrated on April 30. In this festival the Rondalla de Benacatacera goes through the streets of the municipality; the deep roots of this festivital means that many more inhabitants join the rondalla with the aim of participating in the celebration.
This festivity has its origin from when “the young people” of the town used to go through the main streets of Chelva at night to sing some “Los Mayos” songs to the girls and their mothers.

This tradition is related to Corpus Christi, celebrated on the Saturday night before the procession, in which “teas” are lit around the Main Plaza and is enlivened with folk dances.

Held during the first full week of July, where there are activities and workshops focused on young people throughout the week.