You’ll find a mix of traditional and modern attractions such as typical Flamenco dancing and shows put on by local organizations. This space is dominated by the fairground rides for the children (and young at heart) and a number of marquees where a variety of activities are held. There are events in Tutti Frutti Square and Antonio Millon on the western side of town however the main body of the feria is found on the site of the car park between the streets Carabeo and Los Huertos which are found just east of the Balcon de Europa. Held in the second week of October the feria is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Nerja with processions, singing, dancing, eating and drinking. October - Nerja Feria (9th - 13th October)

Take a look at our Carnival page to discover more of what it’s all about. The four days culminate in the ‘Entierro del Bogueron’ and a fireworks display on the Balcon de Europa. Much of Spain celebrates similar events in equally extravagant ways, including Malaga City. This tradition of the Carnival goes back quite some years and is not solely a feria in Nerja. Pets and other animals are blessed with the day ending with yet more fireworks, music and the preparation of the villages local dish of goat kid or Choto a la Marena.įebruary - Nerja Carnival / Carnavales de Nerja (20th February)Įach year to mark the beginning of Lent Nerja enters into carnival mood with four days of events and processions marking the beginning of the six weeks fasting before Easter (Semana Santa). The following day see another procession, this time involving the image of San Antón with music supplied by the local band. The roots of this fiesta can be found in the 17th century with the 'Noche de Fuego' on the first day involving the lighting of bonfires throughout the village and a procession involving plenty of fireworks. This saint, also know as Saint Antonio Abate, is a much celebrated figure throughout the Costa del Sol and is the Patron Saint and protector of domestic animals. January - San Antón (16th & 17th January)Įach year the neighbouring village of Marocelebrates its patron saint, San Antón. Take a look below and click on any of the events to read more about them. Besides the religious fiestas though you’ll also find plenty of other things going on with the annual white party organised by the youth department of the town hall, open air concerts, the caves music and dance festival as well as all manner of other things that crop up in the towns summer program. San Isidro and La Virgen del Carmen are two such figures which are held in such esteem that each year the town honours them with a flamboyant procession followed by a big party. Nerja takes part in many national celebrations but like any town in Spain has its own hero’s which hold a special place in the hearts of the locals.

These occasions see numerous events over an extended period but there are various single day celebrations which happen throughout the year and are similarly loved by the residents of the town.

The most important events in Nerja include Semana Santa (Easter), the Nerja Feria which takes place in mid-October and the Christmas festivities which continue until January 6th in Spain.

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