Next week, our neighbours in Torremolinos celebrate their local festivities in honour of their patron saint. The ‘Feria de San Miguel’ is their biggest event of the year and offers 4 days (from 27th September to 1st October) of fun and entertainment to all who visit the town.
There’s lots going on over the course of these 4 days and below we’ve put together 4 reasons why we think you should visit the Torremolinos fair next weekend. It’s a great opportunity to experience true Spanish culture and have a blast! 🙂
1) Taste delicious local foods and enjoy typical drinks!
During the ‘Feria de Día’ (Day fair) all the local bars and restaurants in and around the main squares in the centre of town (Plaza de La Nogalera, Plaza Costa del Sol, Plaza de la Unión Europea, and Plaza San Miguel) will be offering fantastic tapas and a superb selection of the typical wines served during the feria. It gets busy, so make sure you get there early to find a space to sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
2) Enjoy some true local culture
There are plenty of cultural activities and events throughout the weekend… here are a few you might enjoy:
- On Sunday 24th September you can watch the spectacular ‘Romeria de San Miguel’ one of the biggest urban pilgrimages in Andalucia. The cavalcade of 60 caravans pulled by oxen and tractors leaves from the Torremolinos district of Los Palacios at 10:30am and will make its way through the streets of the town.
- Procession with a live marching band: Friday 29th September at 11:00am is the official procession which leaves from the ‘San Miguel’ square.
- Flamenco music and dancing during the ‘Day fair’ which takes place in the centre of town everyday. A great opportunity to try and learn a few flamenco moves! 🙂
3) Lots of fun for the Kids
Every day there are shows, theatre and activities for the little ones. The place to go is the special Kid’s ‘Caseta’ set up at the main fairground. The only downside is that some of these shows start late (10pm) but hey, you’re on holiday! 😉
What’s a ‘Feria’ without all the fun rides? From around 6 pm every day, all the rides will be open at the main fairground; however, we recommend you wait until Sunday 1st September as this is official ‘Children’s Day’ and all the rides are available at a discounted price.
4) Live music and concerts
Every evening the ‘Principe de Asturias’ Auditorium will host live music and concerts. There will be a bit of everything, Pop, Rock, Flamenco… This year’s featured artists are Paco Candela, Funanbulista, Efecto Mariposa and Siempre Así.
If you fancy doing something different this weekend and would like to experience some true Spanish culture, we highly recommend you jump on the bus and head into Torremolinos for their ‘San Miguel’ Fair. You’ll have a brilliant time!
For more information about the fair, please ask at the Sunset Beach Club leisure desk. and if you’re looking for great-value accommodation in a stunning seafront location, you can check availability and prices online at www.sunsetbeachclub.com.
