Fiestas de San Miguel In Barrio del Castillo Almuñécar (29 Sept – 01 Oct, 2023)

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.

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 old town, near the castle, the streets come alive for 3 days and nights. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

 

Who is San Miguel?

San Miguel (Saint Michael) is one of the seven archangels and is among the three whose names appear in the Bible.  The other two are Gabriel and Rafael.  The Holy Church gives San Miguel the highest place among the archangels and calls him “Prince of the heavenly spirits”, or “head or head of the heavenly militia”.  In the Old Testament, he appears as the great defender of the people of God against the Devil, and his powerful defense continues in the New Testament.

Very appropriately, he is represented in art as the warrior angel, the conqueror of Lucifer, putting his heel on the head of the infernal enemy, threatening him with his sword, piercing him with his spear, or ready to chain him forever in the abyss of hell.  Christendom from the early Church reveres San Miguel as the angel who defeated Satan and his followers and cast them out of heaven with his sword of fire.

He is traditionally recognized as the guardian of the Christian armies against the enemies of the Church and as a protector of Christians against the diabolical powers, especially at the time of death.

Día de San Miguel (29 September)

San Miguel is the patron saint of the neighborhood “El Castillo” or the Castle.  These are the streets and alleyways at the top of the hill, closest to the San Miguel Castle and some of the surrounding streets.

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 old town, near the castle, the streets come alive for 3 days and nights.

This usually includes a few days of activities, food, drinks, music, dancing, and plenty of fun.  Each night is full of people gathering at the makeshift bars on the neighborhood streets, as well as kids enjoying the events as well.  The parties usually begin during the day and continue into the wee hours every night, typically including amazing fireworks.   There is an official party tent in front of the castle for the performances and concerts.

 

Fiestas de San Miguel Barrio del Castillo Almuñécar. Official party tent in front of Castillo San Miguel.

There is an official party tent in front of the castle for the performances and concerts.

 

Almuñécar Fiestas de San Miguel Schedule 2023

Fiestas de San Miguel Barrio del Castillo Almuñécar 2023

 

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There is an official party tent in front of the castle for the activities, performances, and concerts.

Friday,  29 September

  • 10:00 Visit to the Barrio  de San Miguel Cueva 7 Palacios Museum and Castillo de San Miguel by the students of the First Cycle of Primary of the CEIP San Miguel
  • 13:00 Opening of the  Day Fair
  • 14:00 White Harmony Performance
  • 17:00  Zumba Exhibition by Evi Martín   Official party tent
  • 18:00 Mass in honor of San Miguel the Archangel
  • 20:00 Solemn Procession of San Miguel the Archangel
  • 22:00 Concert – Luis Molero
  • 23:30 Performance by  Marcos Cortes, in the Official party tent

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 old town, near the castle, the streets come alive for 3 days and nights.

Saturday,  30 September

  • 12:00 Performance of the  Charanga Sexitana  through the streets of the neighborhood
  • 13:00 Gin Tonic Performance
  • 16:30 Balloon Shower and Calle San Miguel
  • 19:00 Zumba Exhibition by Paco Zumba
  • 20:30 Concert – Miguel Garena Copia
  • 21:30 Performance Pirate and Makarena
  • 23:00 Fireworks display at the Castle
  • 01:00  Performance by Charly Ro and Emilio DJ

Sunday, 1 October

  • 12:30 Great  Foam Party!
  • 15:00  Performance by Carlos Neyall and Miguel Moreno

During the World Tourism Day holidays, visits to the Cueva 7 Palacios Museum and Castillo de San Miguel will be free.

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 old town, near the castle, the streets come alive for 3 days and nights.

 

Heidi in Spain

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Heidi is passionate about travel (50+ countries) and has experienced the world with her family. In Aug 2012, they left the “perfect American life”, quit their jobs, sold their belongings and moved to Almuñécar. She likes to share all of her favorites things about the area, as well as practical information too. You may also view her travel blog, Wagoners Abroad, at https://wagonersabroad.com

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