The origin of this festival goes back to 1584
Local festivity of Santa Teresa
The festivity has an obliged and predominant reference to Santa Teresa de Jesus, buried in the enclosed convent of Alba de Tormes, founded by herself, that keeps relics of the Saint, some of which goes in religious procession.
The origins of the event are eminently religious and go back to 1582, date of her death, and 1614, date of her beatification and later canonization. Alba de Tormes made a Vow, validated in 1801, considering the Saint as the ‘Patron Saint and Advocate’ of the municipality, committing the municipality to celebrate the event.
The procession of Santa Teresa is thus, the emblematic act of this event.
General information
- General information:
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date:
- From the 14th to the 22th of october
- Kind of Festivity:
- Patron saint's day
Address
Alba de Tormes. 37800 Salamanca.
More information
Oficina de Turismo of Alba de Tormes
C/ Castillo, s/n. Alba de Tormes. 37800 Salamanca.
Teléfono: 618 746 513
Email: info@villaalbadetormes.com
Página Web: http://www.villaalbadetormes.com
Tourist Office of Salamanca
P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342
Fax: 923 263 409
Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com
Website: http://www.salamanca.es