While the Almuñécar Halloween, and generally in Spain, isn’t a big tradition for trick or treat and costumes, there are a few fun things going on. It tends to be more of the zombies and scary events, but there are some for the little kids too. We have included Halloween activities for La Herradura, and Almuñécar, Maro, Motril, Salobreña, Malaga, Velez-Malaga, and Granda. Use the table of contents to quickly jump to the section you are interested in. There are many haunted houses to visit (Passage of Terror), try to visit them all.
The barrio of Torrecuevas Almuñécar hosts the Fiestas de la Chirimoya to celebrate the harvest of the chirimoya (a custard apple), in honor of the Virgen Madre. The Chirimoya Festival of Barrio Torrecuevas usually includes 4 days of celebration, activities, music, dancing, eating, and drinking. The Fiestas de la Chirimoya usually takes place around the 12th of October, which is also Día de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Heritage Day) and Fiestas de Pilar.
New traditions begin, and you are here to be part of it! Announcing the annual Almuñécar Autumn Jazz Festival (Festival de Jazz en Otoño de Almuñécar). We will share all the details about the location, artists, and where to purchase your tickets with you.
Almuñécar will celebrate the Week of the Elderly with a program of leisure, fun, and tributes! It starts with a “Copla Night” and ends with a lunch party and tribute to the couples celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
This year there is a program of activities and events, “Elderly Week”, to honor the registered residents who are 60+ years old.
Saturday, October 1
During standard opening hours Free day to visit the local museums and monuments, such as the Castillo de San Miguel, the Cueva 7 Palacios Museum, and the Castillo de La Herradura!
20:00 A FREE concert “Noche de Copla” in the Casa de la Cultura auditorium. In this show, Jesús González, Virginia Salome, and Miguel Ángel Mellado will participate, accompanied by the Television Orchestra conducted by José Miguel Álvarez (Maestro Josemi).
Admission is free until full capacity, but you should collect your ticket in advance. Collection your advance tickets for free at the Casa de la Cultura, Center for Active Participation of the Elderly (Pensioner Club), and Center for Social Services.
Thursday, October 6
10:00 Guided Tour “A walk through the history of Almuñécar”. You will visit the Puente de Noy. This visit will be attended by the municipal archaeologist Elena Navas. The participants will meet at the Plaza del Aqueduct and begin the walk from there. You need to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Pre-registration is required at the Casa de la Cultura.
Friday, October 7
10:30 and 12:30 maximum of 15 people per tour.
Guided tour of the “Loro Sexi” ornithological park. It will take place in two groups of 15 people, at 10:30 and 12:30. Advanced registration is required and may be done at the Active Participation Center for the Elderly in Almuñécar (Pensionist Club) and at the Casa de la Cultura.
To celebrate Elder’s Day there will be lunch at the Venta Luciano, with bus service. After lunch, there will be a celebration and a dance party with live music! During this time, a tribute will be made to those couples who celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. This lunch party is aimed at pensioners over 60 years of age registered in the Sexta municipality. Couples and caregivers may attend as companions.
Advanced Registration is required and can be made at the Almuñécar Active Participation Center for the Elderly (Pensioner Club), the Casa de la Cultura, Social Services Center, and municipal offices of the La Herradura Civic Center. Couples celebrating their golden wedding anniversary must accredit them with their DNI and the Family Book. The registration will be open until October 5 or until full capacity.
At the end of September, we are always in for a treat with the Fiestas de San Miguel, in the barrio del Castillo Almuñécar! Up high on the hill in the old town, near the castle, the streets come alive for a few days and nights.
Celebrate the sea, learn about the environment, socialize, share experiences, enjoy activities, eat food, and have fun at the Festival del Mar (Festival of the sea) in La Herradura!
Each summer we have the opportunity to experience some amazing outdoor events in Almuñecar. With 2 Almuñecar Summer Concert & event venues, providing just the right ambiance. Spend the evening under the stars near the Roman Aqueduct and at El Majuelo Park below San Miguel Castle! We will share with you all of the details about the location, artists, and where to get your tickets.
Every summer, you are in for a treat on the Costa Tropical. That’s because of the annual La Caña Flamenca! This is a festival featuring a series of Flamenco performances held over the summer months on the Costa Tropical. We will share all the details about the location, artists, and where to purchase your tickets with you.
Usually each year around May 13th, El Cerval celebrates the traditional Pilgrimage of the Virgin Fatima (Romeria del Cerval). This is organized by the neighborhood of El Cerval. It is also in collaboration with Tenencia Alcaldía de La Herradura and the Ayuntamiento de Almuñécar. The final party will be held in the neighborhood of El Cerval Alto.
