Have you been wondering about Nerja? Read on for some great nerja tourist information. 16 kilometres of beaches with fine, powdery sand, water as clear as the blue summer sky - this is Nerja of Andalusia. This quaint community is known for its varied landscapes, friendly people and also for being one of the most attractive regions of Spain. Around 50 kilometres away from … [Read more...] about Nerja tourist information
fiestas
La Noche de San Juan!
This feast is held each year on the evening of the 23rd June and goes on into the early hours of the 24th (Dia de San Juan). It is the old pagan midsummer celebration which has been 'Christianified' by tacking it on to a convenient Saint's day. There are a number of traditional ways of celebrating La Noche de San Juan most of which involve a huge bonfire. The central … [Read more...] about La Noche de San Juan!
Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Semana Santa - Easter week processions compete with each other... Semana Santa is celebrated during the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Easter week processions compete with each other, with their elaborate costumes and decorations. The processions start at each of the towns churches with members of the religious brotherhoods (Hermandades) carrying their floats … [Read more...] about Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Feria de Malaga
The annual Feria de Malaga (Malaga Fair) held in August is one not to miss!!! The annual Feria de Malaga (Malaga fair) or Feria de Agosto (August Fair) as it is also known, is held during the second week of August and gives way to ten festive days of street parties, concerts, music, food and drink. The fair commemorates the re-conquest of the city from the Moors by the … [Read more...] about Feria de Malaga
Virgen del Carmen
Tradition has it that the Carmelite monks, who inhabited the slopes of Mount Carmel and worshipped the Virgin Mary who had appeared there in a vision, were forced to flee by a Saracen invasion force. During this eviction the Virgin appeared to them again and promised to be their "Star of the Sea" and to guide them to safety. Since then she has been the patron saint of … [Read more...] about Virgen del Carmen