Algarrobo Festival of San Sebastian
San Sebastian Festival in Algarrobo in January
Here is what you can find out about the Festival de San Sebastian in Algarrobo:
- A few words about Algarrobo and this fiesta
- The dates of the Fiesta
- The programme of the Fiesta
- Where is Algarrobo?
- What to do in Algarrobo?
- Sleeping in Algarrobo
- Some useful links
- Other experiences around Algarrobo
A few words about Algarrobo and the fiesta
Algarrobo is an authentic white village in Axarquia, in the province of Malaga.
If you want to know more about the village, you can find all the information on the link visit Algarrobo.
Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of Algarrobo. He was originally a Roman martyr from the 3rd century, born in Narbonne (256-258) and leader of a praetorian cohort in Rome. He helped the Christians and was given the title of defender of the Church by Pope Gaius. Throughout history, the cult of this holy martyr has been very popular.
Tradition has it that the villagers of Algarrobo ask San Sebastián for water, “so that there will be a good harvest”, and for anchovies, as the town has an agricultural and fishing tradition.
Dates of the Fiesta de San Sebastian
The Fiesta de San Sebastian will be held on 20 January 2024.
The programme
During this day, we will be able to attend :
- the procession of the village’s patron saint, San Sebastian, at the end of the day
- listen to and watch a verdiales show
- taste migas accompanied by a vino del terreno (parque de la escalerilla)
- a musical show
The full programme for previous days:
Where is Algarrobo?
What to do in Algarrobo?
In the surroundings of the village, it is possible to find very nice activities:
- horse riding, on the beach or in the mountains
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- Nerja cave entrance
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism
- snorkeling in Torrox and Nerja
Use the following link to access all the activities to do. during your holidays. This link provides you with all the details of each activity.
Book accommodation
Below, you will find live rentals or accommodation available in Algarrobo and the surrounding area
Some useful links (car hire, other ideas for visits)
Other experiences to do around Algarrobo
Easy and economical bookings
If you are in Andalucia as part of a tour with several major cities to visit, here are some links that may be of interest:
Seville
Seville, the capital of Andalucia, is a city full of treasures to discover and monuments to visit.
Here you will find everything you can see in Seville in 3 days. And for those who will stay longer you will also find information on secret Seville and the Santa Cruz and Triana districts.
Cadiz
Visit Cadiz, a city with an incredible past and great beauty, on the Costa del la Luz.
Malaga
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Granada
Discover what to see in Granada, and visit the Albaicin and Sacromonte districts:
Cordoba
And of course, visit Cordoba, the caliphate city, and the Juderia district
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