In the middle of March, we are always in for a treat with the La Herradura Feria and Fiestas de San José! This is the place to be to celebrate San José, Father’s Day, the coming of Spring, and all people named José. Be prepared for a few days and nights with activities, events, food, drink, and parties.
Who is San José?
San José (Saint Joseph) is the patron saint of La Herradura and is regarded as the patron saint of workers. San José was married to Mary, Jesus’ mother, and was Jesus’s legal father. Each year on March 19th there is a feast day for San José, which is also when Father’s Day is celebrated each year in Spain. March 19 always falls during Lent, and traditionally it is a day of abstinence. This would explain why meatless meals are usually the custom at a Saint Joseph feast.
Iglesia San José
Just over two blocks in from the beach, between Calle Arroyo and Calle Barranquillo, you will find a small church (Iglesia San José). This became the parochial church of La Herradura in 1907 and is dedicated to San José (Saint Joseph), the patron saint of the village.
Día de San José (19 March)
The La Herradura Feria usually begins a few days before the 19th and continues into the wee hours every night, typically ending the final night with fireworks. This usually includes activities, food, drinks, carnival rides, music, dancing, and plenty of fun. Each night is full of people gathering at the beach and neighborhood streets, to enjoy performances, parades, rides, and events.
La Herradura Feria de Día (Day Fair)
The Day fair will be held on the grounds of the La Herradura castle. The fiestas will be focused on the children, with many activities. In addition, for adults, events and well-known artists, including fireworks. It’s time to eat, drink, and be merry, all day long! This area has been transformed into an outdoor party. You will be joined by all of the locals enjoying the tapas, rations, and drinks offered by the food booths and bars. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without music, so be prepared for a fun day at the La Herradura feria de dia!
La Herradura Feria
Each year, a large tent is set up at Plaza de la Independencia. This is where the main stage and many of the events will take place during the week. San José is the patron saint of La Herradura (Las Fiestas Patronales de La Herradura).
For several days, the few blocks along Paseo Andrés Segovia (from Calle Eucalipto to Calle Barranquillo) have been blocked off to any car traffic. Along the street, you will find many carnival rides, snack stalls, and plenty of people. There are often outdoor events scheduled during the day near La Herradura Castle, at the west end of the village, and sometimes in other locations as well. Each night, you can also expect loads of entertainment and concerts.
March 19th is the big day of the feria week, so celebrations are to be expected!
La Herradura Feria – Fiestas de San José
March 18-22, 2026
La Herradura Feria – Fiestas de San José !
Official Festival Tent at Plaza de la Independencia
The Day Fair will be held on the grounds of the La Herradura castle. The fiestas will be focused on the children, with many activities. In addition, for adults, events and well-known artists, including fireworks.
Download the full program in PDF here.
La Herradura Feria Bus
Day Fair: A bus service will be available from 13:00 to 19:00. Buses will depart every 15 minutes from the bus stop (opposite the beach roundabout) to La Herradura Castle.
Night Fair:
Wednesday, March 18 – Las Fiestas Patronales de San José
- 10:30 17th Children’s Writing Contest “VIRANA”. “Homage to grandparents,” Diego Martínez Auditorium, Civic Center. Healthy breakfast in the Pepe Gámez Exhibition Hall. Organized by Coral Bookstore. In collaboration with: Friends of La Herradura Association.
- 12:30 Opening of the 5th Photography Exhibition of the Photo Club. At the La Herradura Municipal Market.
- 16:30 Traditional ribbon race on Calle Real. Accompanied by the “GranaMusic” brass band, giants, and big-headed figures.
Categories: cadet and adult. 1st Prize: A Serrano ham, donated by the Friends of La Herradura Association. In collaboration with the La Herradura Cycling Association. - 18:00 Floral Offering. Departure from the Civic Center to the Church of San José. In collaboration with: Siglo XXI Women’s Association and “Cosas Nuestras” Choir. We invite all attendees to participate wearing their flamenco dresses.
- 19:00 Holy Mass at the Church of San José, accompanied by the “Cosas Nuestras” choir
- 20:30 Opening of the fairgrounds and lighting of the festival lights, next to the entrance arch with the “GranaMusic” brass band accompanied by the majorettes. NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE ARENA
- 21:30 Grand Pyromusical Fireworks Show by “Pirotecnia Zaragozana”. A fusion of light and sound, where fire dances to the rhythm of the music under the stage of the sky and over the sea of our bay.
Grand Pyromusical Show! - 23:00 Popular street party. Official festival tent in Plaza de la Independencia. Music by the “Alalba” Orchestra and the “La Tentación” Orchestra.
Thursday, March 19 – Las Fiestas Patronales de San José
Las Fiestas Patronales de San José. This is also Father’s Day.
- 9:00 Ringing of bells from the Church of San José, on the occasion of the day of our Patron Saint.
- 10:00 Tennis Tournament organized by Antonio Valero. Las Palomas Club. Registration by phone 665-970-349.
- 11:00 Family bike ride. Departure from the meeting point of the Cycling Association, at the entrance portico of the fairgrounds. Organized by the La Herradura Cycling Association.
- 12:00 Holy Mass in honor of Saint Joseph. Musical accompaniment by the “Bahía de La Herradura” Choir. Directed by Algis Zaboras.
- 13:00 Concert in the Plaza de la Iglesia de San José, offered by the Almuñécar Municipal Band.
- 13:15 The fun begins with the “Llena que nos vamos” Brass Band along the Paseo Andrés Segovia to La Herradura Castle.
- 13:30 Opening of the Day Fair with music by DJ Spiry, ribbon cutting, and a Venenciador (sherry pourer) at La Herradura Castle.
La Herradura. A bus service will be available from 13:00 to 19:00. Buses will depart every 15 minutes from the bus stop (opposite the beach roundabout) to La Herradura Castle. - 18:00 Performance by Bahía Flamenca. With dance director Geno Rodríguez accompanied by Pablo Escudero. At the Diego Martínez Auditorium, Civic Center.
- 20:00 Solemn Procession in Honor of our Patron Saint Joseph. Accompanied by the Musical Group “Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación”.
- 23:00 Concert by “LOS GIPSYKING” in the Municipal Tent at Plaza de la Independencia. Free admission until full capacity is reached.
- 12:30. Popular Street Party at the Official Festival Booth in Plaza de la Independencia. Music by DJ Cristobal and DJ Charly Ro.
Friday, March 20- Las Fiestas Patronales de San José
- 13:00 Day Fair. Music by DJ Spiry at La Herradura Castle.
A bus service will be available from 13:00 to 19:00. It will depart every 15 minutes from the bus stop (opposite the beach roundabout) to La Herradura Castle - 19:00 Martial arts demonstration in the Civic Center Square. Organized by the “Kosho Ryu Kempo” Municipal School, founded in 1982 by Master Manuel Maya, a nine-time Spanish Champion.
- 19:30 Children’s musical “Disney Tribute” with the most popular Disney songs and characters in the Official Festival Tent in Independence Square.
- 23:00 Popular dance in the Official Festival Tent in Independence Square. Music by the Vintash Orchestra and DJ Charli Ro.
Saturday, March 21- Las Fiestas Patronales de San José
- 8:00 Fishing competition organized by the Costa Tropical Fishing Association. Register by calling Manuel at 685 593 401. Prizes for the winners and the largest fish. Afterwards, there will be a barbecue in front of Playa del Carbón
- 11:30 5th WALK AGAINST CANCER, registration at the Market Square. Route: starting from the Market Square to Peña Parda and La Caleta. Return to the Municipal Market. Registration €5 in favor of the AECC (Spanish Association Against Cancer). All participants will receive a gift bag.
Route: Starting from the Market Square, Peña Parda (La Caleta), Return to the Municipal Market
Registration at the Market Square. All participants will receive a gift bag. - 13:00 Day Fair with music by DJ Spiry and DJ Charly Ro at La Herradura Castle
A bus service will be available from 13:00 to 19:00. It will depart every 15 minutes from the bus stop (opposite the beach roundabout) to La Herradura Castle. - 17:00 Horseback Ribbon Race, organized by the La Herradura Equestrian Club. On El Carbón Beach in La Herradura (opposite the Cúpula beach bar).
- 17:30 Pickleball Tournament, organized by Antonio Valero. Las Palomas Club. Registration by phone: 665-970-349.
- 18:00 Get-together with our senior citizens. Snack at the Official Festival Booth, in Plaza de la Independencia. Pick up invitations at the La Herradura Civic Center, 2nd Floor.
- 19:00 LAS SOLES in concert. Official Festival Booth, in Plaza de la Independencia
- 21:30 Popular Street Party. Official Festival Tent in Plaza de la Independencia. Music by the “Alalba” Orchestra.
- 12:00 a.m. “BARROSO AND DAVID DESEO” in concert. Official Festival Tent in Plaza de la Independencia.
- 2:00 a.m. Popular Street Party. Official Festival Tent in Plaza de la Independencia. Music by the “La Tentación” Orchestra.
Sunday, March 22- Children’s Day
- 10:30 Ping Pong Tournament organized by Antonio Valero. Las Palomas Club. Registration by phone: 665-970-349.
Ping Pong Tournament - 12:30 Children’s games and activities: Parcheesi, bowling, Snakes and Ladders, etc. Upper Plaza of the Civic Center.
- 13:00 Day Fair. Music by DJ Spiry at La Herradura Castle.
A bus service will run from 13:00 to 19:00. Buses will depart every 15 minutes from the bus stop (opposite the beach roundabout) to La Herradura Castle.r children and adults from the Daní´s pier. Organised by the rowing club, “Piratas de Calaiza” with a healthy breakfast.
