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January 5
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Three Kings Day
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The Townhall called the
Ayuntimiento of Nerja hosts this event
for the children of the village. Decorated floats travel the streets
of Nerja throwing sweets to the awaiting children along the route. This
is the Spanish Christmas Eve, the children have their present delivered by
the Three Kings on this eve and not by Father Xmas on the 25th Dec.
We enjoy following the procession around and end up in the old quarters of
town sampling some local tapas and beer, a great atmosphere.
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February 9
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Carnival
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Nerja - The whole town participates in
this very colourful display . Click
here for more info and pictures.
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| February 28th |
Andalucia Day |
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All of the region of Andalusia celebrate this day (most shops are closed)
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| May 3 |
Day of the Cross |
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Balconies of the houses along the
streets are adorned by Crosses, Flowers, and Lace
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| May 15 |
San Isidro |
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Gaily decorated carts and horses make
the pilgrimage from Nerja to the Caves at Maro, arriving around
14.00. It is a very busy event so plan well in advance and if going
by car be there by noon. Lots of outside bars selling plenty to eat
and drink, but if you prefer, take your own BBQ or picnic. Lots of
dancing to very loud music supplied by the bars. Also the night
before many people camp up there as the young generation have organized
discos. During the morning of the 15th there are many shows
including children dancing flamenco, and flamenco groups singing. This is
my favourite fiesta day of all.
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| June 23 & 24 |
San Juan |
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Many people camp on the beach over
night and splash in the water at midnight. The day of the 24th is a family
day on the beach with BBQ, Paella and lots more.
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| July 16 |
Dia del Carmen |
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A statue of the Virgen del Carmen is
carried through the streets, boarded a fishing boat and paraded along the
coast. Grilled sardines are eaten on the beaches.
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| October 9 - 13 |
Feria |
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Nerja's Feria is a 5-6 day event with
eating and drinking until 6 in the morning, Fun fare rides and many outside
bars and very loud music. Must be experienced if only once.
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| December 31 |
New Years Eve |
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The whole town sees the New year in,
on the Balcon de Europa take champagne and the customary 12 grapes to
swallow on the strikes of the clock. Lots of fireworks and music supplied
by live band. |
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| June 22 - 25 |
Honour of San Sebastian |
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| August 15 |
Night of Wine |
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Visitors descend on Competa to taste
the excellent wine of the district. |
| September 7 - 8 |
Day of the Virgen |
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| FRIGILIANA |
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| January 20 |
Feast of San Sebastian |
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| June 11 - 14 |
Feast of San Anton |
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| October 7 |
Dia de la Virgen del Rosario |
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| September 7 - 8 |
Candelmass |
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| MARO |
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| January 17 |
Day of San Anton |
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Celebrated with firework display and a
procession led by the statue of the saint. |
| September 9 |
Feria de las Maravillas |
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Held in the honour of the patron saint
of the village. |
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| TORROX |
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| July 16 |
Dia del Carmen |
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Procession of the Virgen del Carmen |
| August 4 |
Dia de La Virgen de las Nieves. |
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| August 15 El Morche |
Feria |
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| October 4 - 7 |
Feria |
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| Sun before Xmas |
Fiesta de las Migas |
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Local wine is drunk accompanied by migas
(fried breadcrumbs) |
