Estepa de San Juan

Altitude: 1.260 metros
Population: 14
Area: 1.200 Has
Annual Festival:San Esteban y San Roque

San Esteban and San RoqueIt is located on the mountain range of Sierra de San Miguel: traditional mountain architecture with houses made of stone, some of them with shields, and steep streets.

Parish church dedicated to Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and to San Esteban – Gothic, Sixteenth century, made of masonry and ashlar, one nave and wooden saddle roof. The central reredos is rococo with images of Santiago and San Esteban dated the Eighteenth century at each side of the Madonna. Its hollywood is remarkable.

Some time ago they used to celebrate, by the 29th June, San Pedro, when the fields were rented and with the payment -three sheep and a lamb- a stew was cooked for the whole of the neighbours. “La cerrá de la dehesa” (the close of the pasture) was made once a year, they used to have a snack, drink some wine (thanks to the town council) and dance. The 3rd of May they used to toss the foreigners in a blanket. On San Esteban (26th December) some bonfires were lighted. And some albadas were sung. They also used to pay the rent and the advance to the neighbour and service boy.

Town Council: C/ Real s/n 42171 - Tfno: 975 25 11 15