Every month there seems to be one kind of Fiesta or another happening in Nerja.  We have listed below a brief description of the monthly activities for your information. 

5^th January – The arrival of the Three Kings.  It’s the Spanish Christmas Eve, where a procession of floats leave the Balcon de Europa at approximately 5.00pm and make their way around the streets throwing sweets to the children.  Many children and adults alike dress up and take part in the procession.

9^th February – Carnival.  A big carnival procession with Carnival King and Queen goes through town starting at Tutti Frutti square about 6.00pm and finishing at the Balcon de Europa at about 9pm then all off to the Fair, which this year was held in Plaza del Olvido.  The fair is usually here for a week or so.

March/April - Holy Week (Easter).  About 60 hooded men carry a huge float of the Virgin Mary from the El Salvador church to the sea and back again.  Quite a spectacular religious event and well worth the visit.

15^th May – San Isidro.  A Pilgrimage of floats follows the Virgin on her way to the Caves of Nerja, where a large festival takes place with live music, Spanish dancing and plenty of sangria.

24^th June – San Juan. The Celebration of the Sardine – All the fisherman and families give thanks for the fish.  Most of the beaches are full as everyone camps overnight on the beaches and at midnight it is tradition to throw oneself into the sea.

July – Nerja Caves Festival. The silence of the Cave is broken by the Festival of the Caves of Nerja with famous national and international artists.  Beautiful Ballet and classical music.  For tickets email cuevanerja@vnet.es

15^th August – Festival of Dance. Held at Frigiliana.  A night of traditional Spanish music and dancing.

1^st weekend of September - Feria of Maro. Large Fun Fair comes to Maro.

2^nd weekend of October - Feria of Nerja. Large Fun Fair comes to Nerja

31st December – Party on the Balcon.  A collection of nationalities joins together with the locals to celebrate the New Year on the Balcon.  Its tradition to have 12 ripe grapes (one for each chime of midnight) and a bottle of champagne to wash it down.  There is live entertainment throughout the night into the early hours of the morning.