Higuera de la Sierra

02Geography

Higuera de la Sierra is situated at an elevation of 62 meters and covers an area of 24 km². It is part of the Sierra de Huelva comarca and is located approximately 96.8 km from the provincial capital, Huelva. The municipality has maintained a stable population over the years, reflecting its enduring community.

Patron saint

San Sebastián

Festival dates

Pentecost for Romería del Prado

03History

The municipality was declared a villa by a decree from Carlos V in 1553, incorporating lands from Aracena and Zufre. It underwent several name changes, originally known simply as Higuera, then Higuera de Aracena, before finally becoming Higuera de la Sierra in 1916. The area gained recognition in contemporary culture when it served as a filming location for the award-winning film La trinchera infinita.

• 1553 Declared a villa by Carlos V.
• 1916 Renamed from Higuera de Aracena to Higuera de la Sierra.
• 2019 Filming location for La trinchera infinita.

Higuera de la Sierra is a municipality in Huelva, Andalusia, known for its cultural traditions and historical significance.

04Cultural Heritage and Festivals

The municipality is home to the Iglesia de San Sebastián, an 18th-century Catholic church that serves as a key architectural landmark and houses the patron saint's image. Higuera de la Sierra also celebrates several traditional festivals, reflecting its vibrant cultural life.

• Cabalgata de Reyes Magos Second oldest in Spain, recognized as a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalusia.
• Feria del Cristo Coincides with the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in mid-September.
• Velá de San Antonio Celebrated in mid-August with sangría and music.
• Romería del Prado Major celebration of the Virgin of Prado during Pentecost.