If you're in Nerja over the festive period be warned that bars and restaurants will most likely close early on Christmas Eve but Christmas Day will be a normal opening for them. The big event over this period is the evening of January 5th when the Reyes Magos (Three Wise Men) arrive in town to give gifts to the children.
Here is a list of information on Nerja's on annual festivals but do check with Nerja Tourist Information.
January 16 -17 San Anton
February 1st 2nd and 3rd Carnaval
March/April Holy Week (Semana Santa)
May 3 Cruces de Mayo
May 15 San Isidro
June 23 San Juan
July 16 Virgen del Carmen
July Festival de la Cueva
September 7 - 9 Maro Fair
October 8 - 12 Feria de Nerja
The Three Kings Los Reyes Magos
This is the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Three Kings arrived in Bethlehem. Those lucky Spanish children not only receive a couple of gifts from Santa but also wake up on the sixth to find even more presents from Los Reyes (the Kings). Surprisingly, in the popularity stakes the Kings far outshine the man in the red suit as can be seen at the processions in every Spanish town on the 5th.
The Kings parade on huge, decorated floats throwing sweets for the children waiting excitedly for their arrival. You would think that having indulged in the famous turron and polverones over Christmas, the Spanish would need a break. On the contrary, this particular festival satisfies the sweetest of tooth with rosco de reyes, a large donut-shaped cake filled with cream.
I hope this information was useful and enjoyable .
Here is a list of information on Nerja's on annual festivals but do check with Nerja Tourist Information.
January 16 -17 San Anton
February 1st 2nd and 3rd Carnaval
March/April Holy Week (Semana Santa)
May 3 Cruces de Mayo
May 15 San Isidro
June 23 San Juan
July 16 Virgen del Carmen
July Festival de la Cueva
September 7 - 9 Maro Fair
October 8 - 12 Feria de Nerja
The Three Kings Los Reyes Magos
This is the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Three Kings arrived in Bethlehem. Those lucky Spanish children not only receive a couple of gifts from Santa but also wake up on the sixth to find even more presents from Los Reyes (the Kings). Surprisingly, in the popularity stakes the Kings far outshine the man in the red suit as can be seen at the processions in every Spanish town on the 5th.
The Kings parade on huge, decorated floats throwing sweets for the children waiting excitedly for their arrival. You would think that having indulged in the famous turron and polverones over Christmas, the Spanish would need a break. On the contrary, this particular festival satisfies the sweetest of tooth with rosco de reyes, a large donut-shaped cake filled with cream.
I hope this information was useful and enjoyable .
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