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.
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”, “head or head of the heavenly militia”. From 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. This usually includes 3 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 on the 28th and continue into the wee hours every night, typically ending the final night with fireworks.
Almuñécar Fiestas de San Miguel Schedule 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018
09:00 – Wake up with morning fireworks to kick off the fiestas (sound only)
12:00 – The opening of the Feria de Dia, day bars
17:00 – Popular children’s games in the streets of San Miguel, by Jorge “Spiderman”
19:00 – Zumba with Evi Martin
21:00 – A Flamenco spectacular of Ricardo de la Juana and his group
22:30 – DJ Marcos Cortes (in the official booth)
23:00 – Election of the Queen of the Fiestas 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018 (Day of San Miguel)
09:00 – Wake up with morning fireworks to kick off the fiestas (sound only)
12:00 The opening of the Feria de Dia, day bars
12:00 – Children’s race, organized by the Club Sexitano de Atletismo in collaboration with the Municipal sports of Almuñécar
13:00 – Charanga (percussion music)
15:00 – Performance of Kaña Sur
17:00 – Tortilla contest, judged by the Peña Bética San Miguel. Prize for the best tortilla. Present the tortillas from 17:00 at the Centro Cueva de 7 palacios.
18:00 – Flamenco dancing group, Alma Marinera.
18:00 – Solemn mass in honor of San Miguel Arcángel
20:00 – A traditional procession of the statue of San Miguel, departing from inside the castle.
21:00 – A lively performance from the Orchestra, Quintento Da Vinci.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
09:00 – Wake up with morning fireworks to kick off the fiestas (sound only)
12:00 – The opening of the Feria de Dia, day bars.
12:00 – Zumba with Evi Martin
12:30 – A big foam party!
16:00 – The popular games for the older
16:30 – A little fútbol
19:00 – Zumba with Paco Zumba
21:00 – Performance by the group Hipptamos
22:30 – Fireworks from the castle!
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