The day of the patron saint Santa Quiteria began being celebrated in the Plaza de Santa Quiteria in Barrax, and later this celebration was moved to a nearby small hill called 'Cerro de Santa Quiteria', where it is kept throughout the day. This tradition originated when, for the birthday of a priest's mother named Quiteria, a group of friends celebrated by going to have a picnic on the hill of Sant... [+ info]

The day of the patron saint Santa Quiteria began being celebrated in the Plaza de Santa Quiteria in Barrax, and later this celebration was moved to a nearby small hill called 'Cerro de Santa Quiteria', where it is kept throughout the day. This tradition originated when, for the birthday of a priest's mother named Quiteria, a group of friends celebrated by going to have a picnic on the hill of Santa Quiteria, and over the years this custom would become a pilgrimage. The residents of the town travel to this hill to spend the day. At nightfall, the image of the patron saint is returned to its usual place, accompanied once again by the people of Barrax, and at night there is dancing and the typical 'toros de fuego' (fire bulls) event.