La Endiablada (The Brotherhood of the Devils) is a centuries-old folk festival celebrated every February in the village of Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain, in honor of Saint Blaise and the Virgin of Candelaria. Dozens of men dressed as devils, wearing colorful costumes and heavy cowbells strapped to their backs, parade and dance through the streets, filling the town with a wild cacophony of sound. The noisy, chaotic procession is both a religious tribute and a symbolic ritual of purification, blending Christian devotion with ancient pagan traditions. Unique and deeply rooted in local identity, La Endiablada is one of Spain’s most striking and unusual festivals.

DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates: 2–3 February 2026 (Candelaria & San Blas). Official regional tourism • Official site.
• Programme status: Exact 2026 timetable not yet published—check the official page nearer the date. Programme & history.

LOCATION
• Where: Almonacid del Marquesado (Cuenca), processions through the historic centre in honour of the Virgin of Candelaria (2 Feb) and Saint Blaise (3 Feb). Official description.
• Main hub map: Plaza Nacional / Town Hall — Open in Google Maps.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free public festival: streets and plazas are open‑access; no general ticket. Official site.
• Viewing tips: arrive early for the main processions and the ritual washing of San Blas (“Lavatorio de San Blas”). Programme & info.

GOOD TO KNOW
• What you’ll see: costumed “devils” with heavy cowbells, danzantas, and processions tied to centuries‑old tradition. Official site • Tourism page.
• Access: small village roads get crowded on 2–3 Feb; park on the outskirts and walk into the centre (follow local signage). Municipal site.
• Exact timetable publishes annually on the official site and municipal channels.

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