Evento

12th Historical Reenactment of the Capture of the Town of Zahara

20 Oct 2026 · 14:11

Evento: 23 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026

12th Historical Reenactment of the Conquest of the Town of Zahara

From October 23 to October 25, 2026

A historical reenactment that commemorates the 1483 conquest of Zahara with three days of parades, performances, a medieval market, Nasrid and Christian dances, and scenes staged in various locations throughout the town. Sunday features the main events, such as the capitulation pact and the handing over of arms between the two sides.

Location: Zahara de la Sierra (Plaza del Rey, Rincón de la Perica, Alameda de Lepanto, Nasrid and Christian camps)

October 23rd

18:30

Inaugural parade of the historical reenactment

19:00

Market opening

19:30

Welcome ceremony to the Zahara of 1483
Plaza del Rey

20:30

Performance of the legend of Yaiza, 'La Fuente Encantada'
Rincón de la Perica

22:30

Nasrid celebration with harem dances, selection of the favorite, and toast
Campamento Nazarí

October 24th

11:00

Market opening

11:45

Performance of the flight of Zahra
Rincón de la Perica and Plaza del Rey

13:00

Children's dances of the two cultures, by 'Los Pícaros'
Plaza del Rey

13:30

Food exchange at Puerto Seco
Alameda de Lepanto

16:00

Washerwomen's dispute
Rincón de la Perica

17:30

Nasrid and harem dances
Church atrium, Plaza del Rey

20:30

Reenactment of the legend of the Doves
Alameda de Lepanto, Mirador del Altillo and Puerta de la Ermita

23:00

Victory toast and Christian dances
Campamento Cristiano

October 25th

11:00

Market opening

13:00

Children's parade of the two cultures and 'Los Pícaros' dance
Departure from Calle San Juan and Plaza del Rey

13:30

Capitulation pact between both sides, Christian dances and altercation with 'La Hechicera'
Plaza del Rey

17:30

Capitulation and handing over of weapons
Plaza del Rey