The Serranía month by month
May in the Serranía de Cuenca: pilgrimages, green and mild minimums
May brings the frosts to an end: on average 0.2 days in the villages with data, with about 21 °C maximum and 9 °C minimum. It is a month of pilgrimages, such as the one to the Cueva Santa del Cabriel, held on the second Sunday, and of green woods after the April rain.
- Pilgrimage
- Cueva Santa
- Mayo viejo
- Spring
- Mean max.
- 21 °C
- Mean min.
- 8 °C
- Rain
- 55 mm
- Frost days
- 0
The Cueva Santa pilgrimage
At the start of the 20th century the pilgrimage of the people of Fuenterrobles took decorated carts to the Cueva Santa del Cabriel, with Mass in the cave, the singing of the Mayos and a country meal. A blogger from Fuenterrobles placed it in 2020 on the second Sunday of May, with the Mayo viejo.
The sierra in green
After the March and April rain the woods are at their greenest. It is a good time for the gorges and waterfalls, especially the tufa ones, with plenty of water.
The sky in may
The Eta Aquariids peak around 5 and 6 May, although at this latitude they are best seen at dawn. The nights are short; the Milky Way rises later.
Cueva Santa del Cabriel
Mira
Laguna del Marquesado Nature Reserve
Laguna del Marquesado
Cascada del Molino de la Chorrera
TragaceteRead on: First marks and rock art · Iberians and Celtiberians.
Going to see it: The pilgrimage is a local festival: respect it and ask permission before photographing people.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cueva Santa pilgrimage?
According to a local blog, in 2020 it was on the second Sunday of May, with the Mayo viejo. Check with Mira Town Council.
Are there frosts?
Hardly any now: on average 0.2 days in the villages with data between 2015 and 2024.