Approximate date: the organiser has not confirmed it yet.
Romería de Nuestra Señora de Linares Wagons, horses and a perol on the way to the sanctuary of Linares
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About the event
The Linares pilgrimage is one of the most traditional festivals of Córdoba's May and is held on the first Sunday of May. Decorated wagons, riders and pilgrims climb from the city to the sanctuary of the Virgen de Linares, on the slopes of Sierra Morena, about eight kilometres to the north.
Key points
- First Sunday of May
- Sets off at around 9 am from Avenida de la República Argentina
- Sanctuary beside the tower where Ferdinand III camped
What it is / What you will see
The Romería de Nuestra Señora de Linares is one of the best-loved dates of Córdoba's May. Hundreds of riders, decorated wagons and pilgrims on foot leave the city for the sanctuary of Linares, about eight kilometres to the north-west, on the slopes of Sierra Morena. The sanctuary stands beside an old Arab watchtower where, according to tradition, Ferdinand III camped during the conquest of Córdoba. Once up there, the day continues in the countryside with mass, socialising, sevillanas and the perol, the communal rice dish cooked outdoors. It is held on the first Sunday of May, so in 2027 it should fall on 2 May.
Getting there and tickets
The procession sets off at around 9 am from Avenida de la República Argentina and crosses the city towards the road to the sanctuary of Linares. It is a popular festival, free and open to everyone: you can join on foot or watch the wagons go by in the centre. The 2027 date and time are awaiting official confirmation by Córdoba City Council (Fiestas y Tradiciones). If you drive to the sanctuary, bear in mind that there are many access restrictions that day.
