This weekend sees the start of the acclaimed Luna Mora Festival in the beautiful white village of Guaro. This unique event is your opportunity to witness and experience the magic of ‘Andalusi’ music and culture.
The Festival takes place on the 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th of September 2013 and is sure to be a great success with visitors coming from all over Spain to experience its rich blend of true Andalusian culture and tradition.
Two of the team from Sunset Beach Club visited the Luna Mora Festival last year and took some great photos which will give you a great idea of what to expect if you choose to venture into the hills and take part in the festivities; you can see the photos HERE.
During the festival, the streets of Guaro come to life with dancers, musicians and artists allowing visitor to privilege of experiencing true ‘Andalusi’ culture dating back almost 5 centuries. However, the highlight of the festival is the 25,000 candles which light up the town at dusk. From 6pm, each and every one of these candles – strategically located throughout the streets of the town – is lit to create the most amazing spectacle… well worth the visit just to see the 25,000 candles glowing in the dark!
There are lost of activities and events throughout the two weekends of the festival; we’ve put together a list of some of our favourites below with dates and times.
Recommended Events, Concerts and Places to Visit at the Luna Mora Festival
Friday 6th September
- 5.00pm: Traditional Moorish Market located in the centre of town
- 5.30pm: Workshop – Drawing with candles (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 6.00pm: Lighting of the candles throughout the town
- 7.00pm & 9.00pm: Street performers in the centre of town
- 11.00pm: India Martinez in concert at the Luna Mora Auditorium (tickets are €15.90 each)
Saturday 7th September
- 5.00pm: Traditional Moorish Market located in the centre of town
- 5.30pm: Workshop – Drawing with candles (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 6.00pm: Lighting of the candles throughout the town
- 6.30pm: Children’s workshop (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 8.30pm: Children’s stories (in the Plaza de Los Cuentos)
- 9.00pm: Street performer’s show in the centre of town
- 10.00pm: Adults Natural Henna Workshop (Workshop Marquee)
- 11.00pm: Chambao in concert at the Luna Mora Auditorium (tickets are €15.90 each)
Friday 13th September
- 5.00pm: Traditional Moorish Market located in the centre of town
- 5.30pm: Workshop – Drawing with candles (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 6.00pm: Lighting of the candles throughout the town
- 6.30pm: Children’s Belly Dancing workshop (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 7.00pm. 9.00pm & 12.00am: Street performers in the centre of town
- 10.00pm: Adult Belly Dancing Workshop (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 11.00pm: Concert in the Luna Mora Auditorium: Dorantes & Manuel Lombo
Saturday 14th September
- 5.00pm: Traditional Moorish Market located in the centre of town
- 5.30pm: Workshop – Drawing with candles (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 6.00pm: Lighting of the candles throughout the town
- 6.30pm: Children’s Belly Dancing workshop (in the Workshop Marquee)
- 7.00pm. 9.00pm & 12.00am: Street performers in the centre of town
- 8.30pm: Guitar concert in the San Miguel Church
- 11.00pm: Concert in the Luna Mora Auditorium – El Lebrijano with the Chekara Orchestra and Angeles Gabaldon
As you can see, there’s plenty for you to see and do. If you’re holidaying on the Costa del Sol over the next couple of weeks, we highly recommend you take a drive up to Guaro (just 1 hour drive from Sunset Beach Club) and enjoy this wonderful festival of culture and music, you wont regret it!
For more information about the Luna Mora Festival, please ask at the Sunset Beach Club leisure desk.
