The La Borricá festival

The streets of Torrenueva are the setting for one of the oldest and most unique traditions of Castilla-La Mancha. Every year, coinciding with Carnival Tuesday, a flag bearer rides the streets of the town on horseback collecting alms ‘for the souls of purgatory’, accompanied by an entourage of horse riders and a tamboril drum. During the ride, residents offer the visitors typical sweets, doughnuts and lemonade. A tradition dating back to before the 17th century, which has been classified a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.