Of the Central European settlers who arrived in the 18th century, only the tradition of painting boiled eggs survives, eaten at the La Aliseda area as part of a salad. Before this, there is a ritual to observe: rolling the eggs down a grassy slope so that they don't break. Because of this, in Santa Elena, the celebration of this special day is known as Rulahuevos, with eggs of each colour kept until it was time for them to be eaten at Easter Sunday lunch.

On 15 May, the residents of Santa Elena accompany San Isidro, on floats decorated for the occasion, to the area known as La Aliseda. At this spot, of incomparable beauty, a Mass is held in honour of the Saint, followed by a whole day spent in the countryside.

Festivities are held in honour of the Patron Saint, Santa Elena, between 17 and 21 August. Many varied leisure and sporting activities are held throughout these days. On the 17th, the traditional ringing of church bells announces the start of the festivities, and three rounds of firecrackers signal the beginning of the bull runs through the town's streets. In the afternoon, a bullfighting show is held. Then comes 18 August, the main day. In the morning, Mass is held in honour of the Saint, with all attendees invited to one of the fair stalls. At night, the most important event of the whole fair takes place: the procession of the Patron Saint, accompanied by a music band through the town's streets. On the 20th and 21st, the bull runs return in the morning, along with a bullfighting show in the afternoon. The fair ends with a spectacular string of fireworks in the early hours of the 21st.

The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa is a world-famous historical event, recalled by the March of the Three Kings. The only way to truly discover what happened during this battle is to walk the route on foot, gaining access to these sites steeped in history.

Also known as the summer visitors' festival, held during August and notable for the release of young bulls, whose meat is enjoyed on the last day of the festivities at a dinner offered by the Town Hall, as well as for the lively
night-time open-air dances.

Mass and procession for our patron saint. This is, in fact, the winter day with the most sunshine in Aldeaquemada (a pattern confirmed over the years).

The special devotion the townspeople hold for the Immaculate Conception is striking.

It's also worth noting that — although there is no written rule — the platform carrying the Virgin is always carried by women, who eagerly take turns for the position and honour of carrying the Patron Saint. Finally, after the fireworks display, the Hermana Mayor (Senior Sister) treats the whole town to refreshments. The day ends with children's games and dancing.