Mule Festival 2024 in Arenas – Feria de la Mula –
Every year, Arenas holds the Feria de la Mula (Mule Fair) in mid-October.
Here is all the information you need to know about the Mule Fair in Arenas:
- A few words about Arenas
- The dates of the Fiesta
- The Fiesta programme
- Where is Arenas?
- What to do in Arenas?
- Book accommodation
- Some useful links
A few words about Arenas
Arenas is an authentic white village in Axarquia, in the province of Malaga.
To find out more about the village, you can find all the information on the link visit Arenas.
The dates of the Arenas Mule Fair in 2024
Arenas Mula Fair will be held on 12 October 2024.
The mule in the province of Málaga
The mule has always been absolutely essential to man, both for travelling in the mountains and for harvesting crops, especially during the grape harvest.
Even today, vineyards in Axarquía are cultivated on mountainsides with gradients of up to 60%, making it impossible to use mechanical equipment. This fair pays tribute to the animal that has finally enabled man to farm and live in these mountains.
Where does this animal, the mule, come from?
The mule (or mullet, if it’s a male) is a cross between a donkey and a mare. Man has been making these crosses since ancient times. They were used in the military, especially to transport men and equipment in mountainous terrain and in the fields, until agriculture was mechanised.
From this cross-breeding, the mule, a hybrid animal, has the strength of the horse and the robustness of the donkey.
Below, you will find the 2024 concerts
The Feria de la Mula 2024 programme
Where is Arenas?
What to do in Arenas?
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
- sun and wine Tour from Nerja
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- Olive oil Tour from Nerja, Torrox and Torre del Mar
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism
- snorkeling
- visit of caves
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 an accommodation
Below you will find the available rentals or accommodation in Arenas. Simply enter the dates you wish to stay.
Some useful links (car hire, ideas for visits)
Easy and economical bookings
And finally, here are some other experiences to do around Arenas :
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