This feast is held each year on the evening of the 23rd June and goes on into the early hours of the 24th (Dia de San Juan). It is the old pagan midsummer celebration which has been 'Christianified' by tacking it on to a convenient Saint's day. There are a number of traditional ways of celebrating La Noche de San Juan most of which involve a huge bonfire. The central … [Read more...] about La Noche de San Juan!
fiestas
Malaga City Bullring
La Malagueta bullring For those interested in bullfighting, you should visit the Malaga city bullring during the Feria de Malaga which is held in August. During the Malaga Fair week (or Feria de Agosto as it is also known) the best bullfighters in the whole of Spain will go to La Malagueta (Malagas bullring) for the some spectacular bullfighting. This bullring … [Read more...] about Malaga City Bullring
Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Semana Santa - Easter week processions compete with each other... Semana Santa is celebrated during the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Easter week processions compete with each other, with their elaborate costumes and decorations. The processions start at each of the towns churches with members of the religious brotherhoods (Hermandades) carrying their floats … [Read more...] about Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Virgen del Carmen
Tradition has it that the Carmelite monks, who inhabited the slopes of Mount Carmel and worshipped the Virgin Mary who had appeared there in a vision, were forced to flee by a Saracen invasion force. During this eviction the Virgin appeared to them again and promised to be their "Star of the Sea" and to guide them to safety. Since then she has been the patron saint of … [Read more...] about Virgen del Carmen
Costa del Sol Attractions
The Top Ten Costa Del Sol Attractions If you are planning on visiting southern Spain and the Costa del Sol and are a first time visitor, then you may not know what there is to see and do in the area. With this in mind, here is a top ten list of the best Costa del Sol attractions. Fuengirola Zoo The Zoo located at Fuengirola prefers to be known as a 'Biopark'. The reason … [Read more...] about Costa del Sol Attractions