The Guide to Almuñecar & La Herradura In English
The second week of August is the time for the Almuñécar Feria and Fiestas Virgen de la Antigua (The Fair). It is time for celebrations in honor of the town’s patron saint, Virgen de la Antigua. It’s nearly a week full of food, drinks, music, carnival rides, and a procession. It all ends on August 15th with the biggest night in Almuñécar ‘s list of annual festivals and the most spectacular fireworks display!
Food, drinks, carnival rides, procession, boats and fireworks are what you will get when you celebrate the fiestas Virgen del Carmen Almuñécar & La Herradura! This usually includes 3-4 days of activities and fun at the western end of San Cristobal Beach. There are also a few days of festivities in La Herradura. Details for each celebration are listed below.
Each night is full of people gathering at the makeshift bar on the paseo, as well as kids enjoying the small carnival, plus you can’t go wrong with churros and waffles at Elvira’s open late! Then on July 16, it’s the day of Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of fishermen and sailors. The brotherhood will take her and set sail the streets in a procession and then to the waters to bless her in the midst of a festive atmosphere.
It is the night market! If you are out walking the paseo along San Cristóbal Beach, you will be in for a treat to browse the booths each summer.
This is our summer night market and a perfect reason to get out and enjoy the great weather.
The Holiday calendar below provides the days and dates for La Herradura and Almuñécar public holidays (local & national), ferias, fiestas, and additional public school days off.
If you are in Costa Tropical during June, you may hear people speaking of Fiesta de San Juan or Noche de San Juan. You likely assumed it was some sort of celebration, but it may also leave you with several questions. Who is San Juan? What is the fiesta de San Juan in celebration of? Why do some people say it is June 23rd and others say it is June 24th? Let us help you figure it all out!
Each July, we are all fortunate to be able to enjoy the annual Jazz on the Costa Festival! We will share with you all of the details about the location, artists, and where to get your tickets.
Who loves good food? Yes, you do! Almuñécar’s annual foodie event called the Feria Gastronomica in El Majuelo Park. Be prepared to sample the delicious food from each of the stalls and also partake in a few beverages as well. It isn’t just about food and drinks though, you will also be very entertained. A clear sign that summer is here!
The market’s real name is “Almuñécar Mercadillo Los Viernes”, The Friday Market or to some Almunecar Friday markt. The entrance right in the heart of the town at the Arc de Triomphe Puerta de Almuñécar (Blas Infantes Arches), this is also the main fairgrounds in the month of August. It lies between the main road (N-340) and the one and only “McDonald’s”. 
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Fiestas in the streets of Almuñécar & La Herradura during the Cruces de Mayo. With elaborate displays of flowers, crosses, lights, decorations, fiestas, and pop-up bars, in the alleys of the old town in Almuñécar & La Herradura. Be prepared for a few days and nights with displays, food, drink, and a great atmosphere.
Expect to see covered wagons, floats, horses, traditional costumes, and a large turnout for the Almuñécar La Romería de San Isidro. Dia de San Isidro is May 15th, but the Pilgrimage of San Isidro is often done on the nearest Sunday. The event is organized by the Hermandad Virgen Madre y San Isidro de Torrecuevas and the support of the Ayuntamiento of Almuñécar.
