Praise for the transhumant shepherds and their role in preventing rural fires: More than 1,100 sheep and 200 goats circulated through.

More than 1,100 sheep and 200 goats roamed the central streets of Madrid, the capital of Spain, this Sunday. Far from being a protest, this occurred during the 2025 Transhumance Festival, a social and historic event that seeks to vindicate Spanish extensive livestock farming as a tool for biodiversity conservation and the fight against climate change. This unique festival is organized by the Transhumance and Nature Foundation and the Madrid City Council since 1994. Each autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, it thus pays homage to the shepherds, raising awareness of their importance for the prevention of rural fires and for the production of quality and healthy food. Spaniards consider this type of livestock farming as a "historical and cultural heritage" of their country. And this festival has become one of the most anticipated in Madrid, both by locals and tourists. The sheep, guided by the Transhumance and Nature Foundation, left the Casa de Campo at 10 AM this Sunday to follow the ...