Navacepeda de Tormes facts for kids

Navacepeda de Tormes is a small Spanish village. It is part of the larger town called San Juan de Gredos. This means it's located in the Ávila province and the region of Castile and León. In 2018, about 161 people lived there.

A Bit of History

Navacepeda de Tormes used to be its own independent town. But since 1975, it has been a part of San Juan de Gredos. This change helped manage the area better.

Special Places to See

One important building in Navacepeda is its church. This church is dedicated to the Virgen de la Antigua. She is a special version of Mary, mother of Jesus, who is very important in Christianity.

Fun Traditions and Festivals

Navacepeda de Tormes has a unique festival. It happens every year on May 1st. This special day is called "El día de rodar el huevo." This means "the day when rolling eggs."

During this festival, people roll eggs! These eggs are not just any eggs. They are boiled until they turn a maroon color. This happens because they are cooked with roots from a plant called rubia. It's a fun and colorful tradition for everyone.

See also

In Spanish: Navacepeda de Tormes para niños