MIDDAY STONE Located on the mountain known as Peña Blanca, about 600 metres from the town, stands the emblematic Midday Stone. Its name comes from its traditional use as a natural sundial. According to tradition, there is a method to determine the time based on the...
The Castle of Count Casal The Castle of Count Casal is an imposing 15th-century fortress that dominates the village of Carcelén. Its keep (torre del homenaje)—robust and majestic—is the most defining feature of this defensive complex, which has been sensitively...
The Hermitage of Santo Cristo de las Eras The Hermitage of Santo Cristo de las Eras is a site of immense spiritual and devotional significance for the people of Carcelén. Traditionally situated on the outskirts of the village, in the area of the old threshing floors...
The "Fuente Mayor" (Great Fountain) The “Fuente Mayor” (Great Fountain) of Carcelén is a premier hydraulic monument that has served as the heart of the village’s water supply for generations. This resource is renowned for the abundance and quality of its...
The Parish Church of San Andrés Apóstol The Parish Church of San Andrés Apóstol in Carcelén is a notable temple distinguished by its architectural elegance and historical significance. Primarily constructed in the 18th century over earlier remains, it features a...
"Las Antorchas" (The Torches) “Las Antorchas” refers to the most spectacular and well-known festival of Carcelén: the Torch Run during the festivities in honour of Cristo de las Eras y la Misericordia. This event, of ancestral origin and possibly...
