The Fiesta of San Antón
The Fiesta of San Anton is held in January each year and the fiesta is celebrated in Madrid.
Turn up at Church at midday on January 17 and you will witness an unusual religious tradition dating back to the 17th Century.
You will find a queue of people on Calle Hortaleza who have brought their domestic pets to be blessed by the priest.
Later in the afternoon, owners and pets parade several times around the church along with the statue of Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals.
Traditional bread rolls are distributed as well, a popular custom that is meant to ensure that no one goes hungry in the coming year.
Where to Stay
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Getting There
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Then you can hire a car, book a train ticket or book a bus ticket to get you to your final destination
Fiesta de San Antón, Madrid