17 January · Saint Anthony Abbot
A very local and traditional date, with the blessing of animals and a warm village atmosphere that reflects rural life in the valley.
Events and local information
This guide brings together calm plans, traditions and day-trip ideas to make the most of your stay at Casa Pepita. If you are travelling on specific dates, we recommend checking the local calendar and the weather in advance.
Alpuente, a municipality of hamlets
Alpuente is a large municipality (around 13,000 hectares) spread across many small settlements: besides the main town, it is made up of ten hamlets inhabited year-round —La Almeza, Baldovar, Campo de Abajo, Campo de Arriba, La Canaleja, El Collado, Corcolilla, La Cuevarruz, Las Eras, El Hontanar and La Torre—, plus a few more used only as second homes or now uninhabited. Casa Pepita is in La Almeza, one of these hamlets.
Events and festivities that often shape the season
3 February · Saint Blaise
The feast day of Alpuente's patron saint, with religious events and a festive atmosphere across the municipality.
13 December · Saint Lucy
One of Alpuente's local feast days, with religious and popular events that mark the winter calendar.
Second week after Easter · Fiesta de los Quintos
A tradition rooted in the farewell of young men leaving for military service, still celebrated by the town every year.
May and August (every 3 years) · Patronal celebrations
In honour of the Virgin of Consolation and Saint Blaise: a pilgrimage carries the image of Saint Blaise up to Corcolilla and brings the Virgin down to Alpuente, where she remains until August. Street parades, open-air dances and a "Moors and Christians" procession accompany the celebration.
Last weekend of August · Virgin of the Cabeza (Almeza)
The local feast of the Almeza hamlet, where Casa Pepita is located — the best time of year to experience the village atmosphere right on the doorstep.
Feast days in the nearby hamlets
Each one celebrates its own summer patronal feast; these are the closest to Casa Pepita:
Corcolilla · Virgin of the Rose
Second week of May, with Saint Barnabas (11 June) as an additional feast day in the hamlet.
Baldovar · Saint Roch
15 and 16 August.
Campo de Arriba · Saint Barbara
Second weekend of August.
Hontanar · Saint Christopher
Second-to-last weekend of July.
Campo de Abajo · Saint Isidore
Last Sunday of July.
Cuevarruz · Saint Joseph
One week after Corpus Christi.
Collado · Saint Michael
8 May (Apparition of Saint Michael), August (Saint Michael and Saint Roch, second or third week) and 29 September (Saint Michael).
What to do from Casa Pepita
Hiking routes and viewpoints
The surroundings are ideal for setting out early, walking slowly and discovering viewpoints, pine woods and landscapes that change with the light.
Slow meals and local pauses
A good afternoon can combine a stroll through the town, a coffee or a drink, and a relaxed meal in a welcoming place.
Stars and clear skies
Clear nights in the area are perfect for leaving the rush behind and enjoying one of the region's greatest pleasures: a dark sky full of stars. Nearby is the Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory, one of the least light-polluted skies in Spain and a benchmark site for astronomy.
Exploring village life
Sometimes the best plan is simply to wander the streets, discover small shops and let the rhythm of the place surprise you.
Swimming in summer: the Playeta de Chelva and the Azud de Tuéjar
If the heat is strong, one of the most pleasant day trips is to head to the Playeta de Chelva or the Azud de Tuéjar for a few hours of swimming, relaxation and summer scenery.
Useful links for planning your trip
You can confirm dates, events and find official information about heritage and activities here:
Official Alpuente tourism page