MAIN SPANISH FESTIVALS - FERIAS ANTEQUERA Fiesta de la Recolección:- 18th - 25th August. Bull-fights, shows, parties and cattle market. BENAHAVIS Virgen del Rosario:- 11th - 15th August. Sevillian mass and procession BENALMÁDENA Corpus Christi - variable (usually end May) The streets of Benalmádena Village are carpeted with flowers.

ARROYO DE LA MIEL

San Juan Bautista (St, John the Baptist):- 23rd – 24th June
Check out the bonfires on the beach !

Virgen del Carmen:- 16th July
Procession of boats and the blessing of the Virgin in the sea.

ESTEPONA

Feria y Fiestas Mayores:- 3rd – 10th July
Processions of horse drawn vehicles and competition for horses bedecked in the Andalusian style.

FUENGIROLA

Feria de los Pueblos:- March or April (variable)
All nationalities gather together to celebrate the best of their countries food and music.

Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen:- 16th July
Procession of boats and the blessing of the Virgin in the sea.

San Juan Bautista :- 23rd - 24th June
Join the locals in jumping over bonfires on the beaches.

Feria y Fiestas del Rosario:- 6th-12th October
Pilgrimage procession with decorated horse drawn vehicles and riders. Bull-fight, competitions, traditional Malagan singing or “Verdiales” and traditional dancing.

MÁLAGA

Semana Santa – Holy Week – March or April (variable)
Processions through the main streets of the 35 Malagueno cofradias (brotherhoods), 70 processional tabernacles.

Feria de Málaga – Málaga fair – August (variable)
Exciting atmosphere during the day in the city centre and during the night in the fair area. A continuous programme of parties and competitions. Week of bull-fights in the Malagueta and a variety of cultural events in the Teatro Cervantes (Cervantes Theatre).

Fiestas de Verdiales:- 28th December
Held in the so-called Venta de San Cayetano, where groups of traditional singers from Málaga gather.

MARBELLA

Feria y Fiestas de San Bernabé :- June (1st half)
Procession of the image of the Saint. Parties, dressage competitions and bull-fight.

Día del Turista (Tourists Day) – various
Different activities held throughout the town

San Pedro de Alcantara

Feria de San Pedro :- October 19th

MIJAS

Fiestas de la Virgen de la Peña:- 7th - 11th September
Attactions, celebrations, parties and Flamenco competitions.

NERJA

Festivales de Verano de Música y Danza (Music and Dance Festival) – 2nd half August
A week of concerts and ballet in the Cueva de Nerja given by world famous ensembles.

RIO GORDO

Semana Santa – Holy Week – Variable – El Paso
Passion Play with hundreds of villagers as actors. Performances on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.

RONDA

Feria y Fiestas de Pedro Romero – 1st half September
Processions of horsemen and women. Traditional “Goyaesque” bull-fight.

TORREMOLINOS

Tourists day – September – 1st Thursday
Various shows and cultural activities.

Fiestas de San Miguel:- 24th - 29th September
Pilgrimage procession, giant paella and local wines

Día del Pescaito in La Carihuela – 1st Thursday in June
Pescaito (small fried fish) and drinks supplied free to visitors.