# La Nava annual Peach Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-nava-annual-peach-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-31T07:44:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The town of La Nava in the Huelva province of Spain held its 62nd annual Peach Festival (Fiesta del Melocotón). The event, which draws visitors from Extremadura and Portugal, is centered around a traditional peach punch made with peaches, white wine from Condado, soda, cinnamon, and sugar. The recipe for the punch is a secret known to only one resident.

The festival follows specific rituals, including ‘la pelá’ (peeling) and ‘la plantá’ (maceration). The tradition originated in the 1950s and 1960s, linked to the local María Luisa mine, where workers supplemented their income through peach cultivation. The practice of sharing the punch for free with the community began in 1964.

Festivities included the coronation of the Peach Queen and community gatherings in the Plaza de Los Ángeles. Local officials, including the mayor of La Nava, Inmaculada Morales, and the president of the Diputación de Huelva, David Toscano, attended the celebrations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: La Nava celebrates traditional Peach Festival

La Nava celebrated its traditional Fiesta del Melocotón, featuring the coronation of the Peach Queen and community fruit preparation to honor the region's agricultural heritage.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-nava-celebrates-traditional-peach-festival

### 2026-08-29: La Nava celebrates 62nd annual Peach Festival in Huelva

La Nava in Huelva, Spain, celebrates its 62nd Peach Festival, featuring a traditional peach punch made from a secret recipe known to only one local resident.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-nava-celebrates-62nd-annual-peach-festival

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