Virgen del Carmen Festival 2024 in Nerja
The Festival of the Virgen del Carmen in Nerja in July
Here is the essential information about the Festival of the Virgen del Carmen in Nerja :
- A few words about Nerja
- The dates of the Fiesta
- The Fiesta programme
- Where is Nerja?
- What to do in Nerja
- Booking accommodation
- Some useful links
A few words about Nerja and the Virgen del Carmen
Nerja, the jewel of the Costa del Sol, is located in Axarquia in the province of Malaga.
To find out more about Nerja, you can find all the information on the link visit Nerja.
Note : If you are in the western part of the Costa del Sol and would like to visit Nerja anf Frigiliana, you can use the following link to book a tour from Málaga, Torremolinos, Mijas or Benalmadena.
In July, Nerja celebrates one of its most important traditions, during the Fiesta Virgen del Carmen. She is the patron saint of the sea, who protects sailors and fishermen.
Dates of the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen
The dates – the quite same every year – : 13 and 15-16 July 2024.
The 2024 Fiesta Virgen del Carmen programme
13th July 2024
On this day, a big popular moraga is organised.
On Burriana beach, a fire is lit to cook sardine brochettes, espetos, which are then offered to everyone!
15th July
This day is reserved for believers, visitors and members of the brotherhood to make floral offerings.
It takes place in the parish church El Salvador. It is the church on the right at the beginning of the balcony of Europe.
Each year on 16th July :
This is the big day of the Virgen del Carmen procession.
At 19:00 the procession begins with a route through the streets of Nerja.
The Virgen del Carmen is then taken to the beach of La Torrecilla. She will then be taken on a boat for the maritime procession (see video below).
The maritime procession ends on the beach of Calahonda. The fishermen then continue the procession to reach the Balcón de Europa. This procession ends in front of the Church of the Saviour.
Then, in the evening, on the beach of Calahonda, a fireworks display is held. The best place to enjoy it is from the balcony of Europe.
There are also drinks stands. The money collected is used to finance the fishermen’s brotherhood.
A very convivial moment awaits you!
If you’re staying a few days, be sure to visit the marvellous Nerja cave.
Where is Nerja?
What to do in Nerja?
All around you can find a lot of nice activities:
- horse riding, on the beach or in the mountains
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- canyoning from Nerja
- 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.
Booking accommodation
Below, you will find direct access to the accommodation available in Nerja.
Booking.com
Some useful links (car hire, ideas for visits)
Easy and economical bookings
And finally, here are some other experiences to do around Nerja :
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