Lunes de Aguas

Although its historical origin dates back to the 16th century, currently, Lunes de Aguas has evolved into a popular and family-friendly celebration. The main tradition is to go picnicking in the countryside, on the banks of the Tormes River, at the Roman Bridge, or in parks like Aldehuela or other green areas of the city.

The undisputed star of the celebration is the hornazo. It is a traditional Salamanca pastry filled with meat products such as pork loin, chorizo, ham, and sometimes hard-boiled egg. Its consumption represents the end of the prohibition of eating meat during Lent and an experience that represents the best of charra gastronomy.

It is a holiday when the city empties in the afternoon, filling up with people looking for a spot to enjoy a countryside picnic with friends and family.

Performances from April 10 to 13, 2026

Theatrical tour “Not everything is progress, not everything is hornazo”
April 10. 18:00 and 19:30
April 11 and April 12: 12:00, 17:00, 18:30, and 20:00.
Meeting point: Calle Ribera del Puente 1. Cruz de los Ajusticiados.
Tour of the Roman Bridge

“Leña al Juego” Wooden games for the whole family
April 11 and 12: from 11:30h to 13:30h.
Elio Antonio de Nebrija Park

Storytelling
April 11 and 12: 12:30h.
Steps of Elio Antonio de Nebrija Park.

Musical and street ambiance
April 13.

• Big-heads and charanga band “Queloque´s Band”
  From 17:00h to 19:00h.
  Aldehuela Park.

• Batucada. “Blocco Charro”
  From 17:30h to 21:30h.
  Route: Santiago Square, Roman Bridge, and Elio Antonio de Nebrija Park.

• Batucada. “Batukamatraka”
  From 18:00h to 19:00h.
  Würzburg.

• Batucada. “Batukamatraka”
  From 19:30h to 20:30h
  Huerta Otea

• Electrocharanga.
  From 18:00h to 19:30h
  Zurguén Park