Nerja still retains its traditional festivals: the Fair, Holy Week (Easter), the San Isidro pilgrimage and the festivals of San Juan and Día del Carmen are also celebrated in their own special way. There are a wide range of cultural events throughout the year, including the acclaimed 'Nerja Caves Festival', which takes place amongst stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.
National and Local Holidays
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January 1 |
New Year's Day |
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January 6 |
Three Kings - procession in Malaga |
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February 28 |
Andalucia Day |
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Easter/Holy Week |
Semana Santa Thursday & Friday |
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May 1 |
San Isidro |
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June 24 |
San Juan |
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August 15 |
Ascension of the Virgin |
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October 8 |
Feria (Fair) |
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October 12 |
Spain National Day |
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November 1 |
All Saints |
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December 6 |
Constitution Day |
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December 8 |
Immaculate Conception |
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December 25 |
Christmas Day |
Local Fiestas
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January 16/17 |
San Anton. Fiesta in Maro with procession, bonfire and fireworks. |
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January 20 |
Patron Saint, San Sebastian fiesta in Frigiliana. |
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Third week in Feb |
Carnival in Nerja. Three days of activities end with the Carnival parade, floats, costumes, etc. |
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Easter Thur - Sun |
Daily procession through the Old Town |
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May 3 |
Las Cruces de Mayo (Day of the Crosses) in Maro & Frigiliana. |
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May 15 |
San Isidro-Procession from the church (Balcon) to Maro. Traditional Spanish dress, floats, horses and oxen bedecked with flowers. Music, dancing and fun. |
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June 13 |
La Funcion fiesta in Frigiliana. |
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June 23 |
Night of San Juan. Bonfires and barbeques all night on the beaches. Burriana has bands playing, free sardines and beer! |
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July 16 |
Virgen del Carmen. Huge statue is carried through the streets of Nerja to the beach and then out to sea on a fishing boat supported by many other boats. Fireworks, etc |
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Third week in July |
Festival of the Caves. Annual programme of music and dance staged in the magnificent caves of Nerja |
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Early September |
Festival de Candelaras in Frigiliana |
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September 7/9 |
Maro Fair |
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October 8/12 |
Nerja Fair |
The local Tourist Office will have full details of these events at www.nerja.org/turismo_ing/index.php