The Medellín Town Council has announced the programme for the II Transhumance Festival “Condado de Medellín,” an event taking place from 14 to 17 November 2024. Over these days, homage will be paid to the transhumant tradition and rural life through cultural, gastronomic, and discussion activities.
Saturday, 16 November, will be the central day, featuring a colloquium at the Roman Theatre of Medellín from 12:00 pm. The President of the Extremadura Tourism Cluster, Mª José García Curto, will share her perspective on transhumance as a driver of tourism development in the region, highlighting its potential to boost the local economy. Joining her, experts such as Julián Mora Aliseda (UEX) and José Manuel Benítez Medina (Junta de Extremadura) will discuss topics including the agro-livestock impact and animal welfare. The day will also include the presentation of the I “Condado de Medellín” Award and a performance by the Municipal Music Band.
The programme features a gastronomic experience on Friday, 15 November, at the Quinto Cecilio Restaurant, and a transhumance journey on Sunday, 17 November, concluding with a community gathering including a lamb roast and folk music. This festival represents an opportunity to highlight rural heritage and the tourism potential of transhumance in Extremadura.
