A delicious gastronomic feast
The Festival of Exaltation of Cangrejo de Río
Among the activities prepared for the occasion are the fancy dress contest and the parade of carriages, which brings a myriad of colours to the festival. The competitions of live and prepared crabs are the events proceeding one of the most awaited events of the festivities: the crab paella, available for everybody who attends the celebrations.
The climax of the festival is the burning of a giant wooden crab, with which the festivities are drawn to a close until the next year.
General information
- General information:
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date:
- First Sunday of august
Address
Herrera de Pisuerga. 34400 Palencia.
More information
Tourist Office of Herrera de Pisuerga
Address:
Plaza Santa Ana n°1. Herrera de Pisuerga. 34400 Palencia.
Telephone: 979 140 096 / 645 885 566
Email: citdeherrera@gmail.com
Website: http://www.herreradepisuerga.org