On St John's Eve, a tradition linked to courtship is held. Young men hang decorations at the doors of the girls they court, each type carrying a different meaning: flowers are proof of affection, fig branches mean the girl is somewhat scatterbrained, a grapevine cutting indicates she has been seen drinking wine, and a thistle suggests she has a difficult temperament.

Procession in honour of San Francisco de Paula, patron saint of Albanchez, protector of harvests and bringer of rain. Along the route, residents throw wheat from their balconies onto the platform, as a sign of gratitude for the harvest already gathered and a prayer for the one to come.

In Albanchez, the custom of throwing "bordos" at young women lives on. Bordos are the fruit of the bulrush plant. They are gathered during the summer and stored in the attics of houses, among straw, to dry out. On Carnival Sunday, they are brought out to be thrown at the girls.

When peeled, they release a whitish, sticky fluff that clings to hair and clothing. It is said that the more fond a suitor is of a girl, the more bordos he must throw at her face, so that on that day the streets of the town end up carpeted with the irritating fluff, in this curious "display" of love.

Also known as the Day of the Roscas. During Mass, bread rings are blessed and handed out among those attending. It is believed that anyone who eats them is protected from throat and stomach ailments.

Among the liturgical traditions of the province of Jaén, Alcaudete stands out for still performing the so-called "Pasos Vivientes" (Living Stations), held entirely on Good Friday.

These Pasos are re-enactments performed by the Brotherhood of the Apostles (one of the oldest, possibly dating back to the early 19th century), depicting scenes from the Passion and Death of Jesus: El Prendimiento (The Arrest), Dimas and Gestas, La Venta de Jesús (The Betrayal of Jesus), El Paso de la Verónica, and the most unique and representative of our Holy Week, El Paso de Abraham. Although unrelated to the New Testament, this is the most acclaimed and popular re-enactment of the whole of Holy Week, performed in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in front of illustrious images and liturgical Pasos such as Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, the Virgen de los Dolores, and San Elías (a prophet, another Paso characteristic of Alcaudete for not belonging to the typical liturgical Pasos, but one of the most venerated images in the whole town, as well as one of the most artistically important, being the work of Pedro de Mena).

The town holds more than thirty Pasos throughout Holy Week, beginning with "LA SENTENCIA", performed on the Saturday before Palm Sunday (known in Alcaudete as "el sábado de sentencia"), in which the Roman squadrons of the Brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno de Alcaudete re-enact the sentencing of Jesus before Pontius Pilate.

A religious festival whose tradition dates back to the 16th century. The solemnity of its processional floats, together with the fervour of its brotherhoods, gives it remarkable splendour. This is reflected in the Opening Address announcing the celebration, delivered over the years by various notable figures, lending it great significance. Another distinctive feature is the celebrated Cantes de Pasión, particularly in the early hours of Good Friday. These are like laments lost in the depths of the night; unceasing echoes interrupted only by the sound of horns. It begins on Palm Sunday with the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, “La Borriquilla”, followed on Holy Monday by “El Cautivo” and María Santísima de la Esperanza. On Holy Tuesday, the Stations of the Cross of Penance and Silence are held with the Cristo del Perdón. On Holy Wednesday, the image of the Prayer in the Garden processes through the streets. On the evening of Holy Thursday, Jesús de la Columna processes, together with San Juan Evangelista and María Santísima de la Amargura. Well into the early hours, one of the most fervent processions of the whole Holy Week is held.

Popularly known as “El Paso”, this features Jesús Nazareno, accompanied by La Verónica, and, as a new addition, María Santísima del Mayor Dolor y Traspaso. It is a moving sight at dawn, along the steep, ancient streets, accompanied by numerous barefoot penitents following its route beneath the impressive singing of passionist hymns and saetas, brimming with a feeling that calls us to reflection. On Good Friday, at dawn, Jesús de la Caída, or “El Caído”, processes, together with Nuestra Señora de la Merced and the Santísima Trinidad, processing for the first time. Later in the morning, the Cristo de la Expiración sets out, accompanied by María Santísima del Amor.

As night falls, with great solemnity, the Santo Sepulcro and the Virgen de los Dolores process through the streets of Villacarrillo, together with their respective brotherhoods. Holy Week ends on Easter Sunday with Jesús Resucitado, bringing to a close a week filled with feeling, devotion and tradition. Most processions set out from the Church of the Asunción, with the exception of the Prayer in the Garden and El Caído, which set out from Santa Isabel, and El Cautivo and El Resucitado, which set out from the Church of San Francisco. In the hamlet of Mogón, the processions of the Nazareno with the Virgen de los Dolores, the Santo Entierro and Jesús Resucitado are particularly notable. All the images date from after the 1940s, with sculptors including Navas Parejo, Espinosa Cuadros, Blanco Pajares and Enrique Bellido standing out.

Holy Week ends on Easter Sunday with a tradition known as the Pintahuevos festival, in which the egg, a universal symbol of life, is decorated with beautiful, cheerful designs. 

The living Stations of the Cross, performed entirely by amateur townspeople, has already become a firm tradition of Holy Week in Segura de la Sierra. This custom was started by the town's young people back in 1982-83, and has since been performed periodically, whenever circumstances or timing allowed, by several generations of young — and not so young — people of Segura.

It is a humble performance, with no elaborate resources, whose main appeal lies in unfolding across locations throughout the town, combining the spectacle of the event with the wonderful settings that make up Segura de la Sierra.