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Olmeda de las Fuentes Magosto festival

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In late July 2026, the small town of Olmeda de las Fuentes, about 50 km east of Madrid, hosted its annual Magosto celebration. The event recreated the Galician chestnut‑roasting tradition with open fires, roasted chestnuts, spiced wine, traditional music and communal dining, drawing both locals and visitors from the capital. Organisers highlighted the cultural link to Galicia and promoted the town’s artistic heritage and nearby rural‑tourism routes. A few days later, coverage reiterated the revival of the ancient Magosto rite and emphasized its role in reinforcing community bonds and attracting rural tourism. Both reports underscore the festival’s function as a bridge between Galician heritage and the Castilian countryside, celebrating seasonal harvest customs while boosting local tourism. Parallel to the festivities, the Association Galega das Castañas e dos Soutos, led by secretary José Queijas, launched a campaign to educate the public on the historical and nutritional importance of chestnuts. The association noted that chestnuts served as a primary carbohydrate source for centuries in interior Galicia and highlighted their gluten‑free properties. By mid-August, reports continued to note the observance of the Magosto festival in Olmeda de las Fuentes, describing it as an autumn celebration that brings the atmosphere of northwestern Spanish forests to the Madrid highlands.

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