The city lies within small Paleozoic mountain ranges, surrounded by shallow creeks, including the Pellejero and de Cuetos.

The highlights of the Calatrava Holy Week are the representations of "The Arrest" (of Christ), "The Fall" and the colorful parades of los armaos notable for its sobriety as they silently start the procession from under the porch of San Felipe and Santiago Church.

Since ancient times, inhabitants of the region, especially bolañegos, visited the chapel with family and friends, including the consumption of the traditional manchego stew.

Today, the duration of the festival extends beyond one day and attracts people from all parts of Spain to celebrate their devotion to the Virgin, as well as to participate in the city's revelry.

Of particular interest to visitors is the image of the Virgin wearing an amusing hat, decoration of the chapel with flowers, the hanging of notes on the mantle during the Sunday procession, and the auction of "State Authority" (a gold medal) at the shrine gates once the pilgrimage is complete.