On January 2 the people of Granada commemorate the reconquest of Granada.
Colourful processions take place with costumes from the period.
In the village of Orce, a Moors and Christians parade and hoopla takes place. Robo del Santo on January 20, in the village of Caniles, young people attempt to seize the banner that heads the procession. In Alhamar, Granada, including fancy dress. During Holy Week there are spectacular processions such as that of Cristo de los Gitanos, which ascends in torchlight to the Abbey of Sacromonte. Festival of the Virgen de los Remedios Held on the last Sunday of April in the village of Campotejar.