The Día de Andalucía is a holiday celebrated in southern Spain. You will find many local events to keep you entertained and quite often there will be free access to some of the cultural sites.
What is Día de Andalucía?
The Día de Andalucía is celebrated on February 28 because on this day in 1980 there was a referendum. This is the day the Andalusian electorate voted and made Andalucia an autonomous community of Spain. This afforded them full powers and their own government.
This is a day when the flag of Andalucía is flown high in town and sometimes from homes and balconies. Read more about the flag.
When is Día de Andalucía?
February 26th Party!
February 28th Ceremony
Map of Andalucía
Andalucía consists of the provinces of Almería, Cádiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Malaga, & Seville.
Celebrations on Día de Andalucía?
There are celebrations in each province and just about every town, big and small. Many cultural events take place and often historical sites may be open to the public for free. In Malaga it is a “white week”, so school is out all week. In Costa Tropical, it is a holiday on the day. Most of the main stores, shops, and businesses will be closed, excluding restaurants.
Almuñécar Program 2023
Photo from the town cultural agenda
Sunday, February 26th Party!
This year there will be a big party to celebrate Día de Andalucía on Sunday the 26th of February, from 12 noon until late at night! It will be held at the P4 “Río Verde” fairgrounds tent with entertainment all day and night.
Remember it isn’t just the entertainment, but it is all about the local food too! The festival will have migas with peppers and bacon, stew with chickpeas, meat in almond sauce, paellas and the popular sandwiches, as well as homemade pastries. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without the bar.
Performances on the tent stage:
12:00 Party kick off with DJs Roberto García and Emilio González
13:00 Niño Carmelo and María Gómez “La Canastera”
15:00 Miguel Moreno in concert
16:00 Carlos Neyall
17:00 Azúcar Moreno and
19:00 Decai
20:00 Festival closing with DJs Roberto García and Emilio González
Tuesday, February 28th Formalities
- 12:00 Marching Band Performance and Parade
(Starting at the Municipal School of Music and ending at the Plaza San Cristobal) - 13:00 Raising of the flag of Andalusia.
In 2023, it will take place at the newly renovated Plaza San Cristobal. With a walk and performance of the Andalusian anthem, performed by the Municipal Music Band of Almuñécar. - 20:00 Concert
Some cultural attractions are free or have guided visits as well. As soon as the detailed program is released, we will inform you here.
