Holidays and Festivals Axarquia July 2025

La Caleta de Vélez Fair 2025: Tradition, Sea & Community Spirit

From 3rd to 6th July, La Caleta de Vélez comes alive with its beloved annual fair – one of the most cherished events in the Axarquía region. Over four festive days, the town fills with colour, music, flavour and joyful atmosphere, offering something for all ages.

Highlights include the traditional Seniors’ Dinner, live performances by artists such as Sami Duque, the popular grilled sardine feast, and the community paella to round off the weekend. The fairground, set right next to the harbour, provides a stunning coastal backdrop for enjoying the daytime festivities and vibrant summer nights.

But the fair is more than a celebration – it’s a reflection of the lifestyle that defines La Caleta de Vélez: a welcoming, lively community deeply rooted in Andalusian culture and coastal charm.

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Macharaviaya: the 4th of July party.

This party, which is celebrated like every year in period costumes (United States, late 18th century), and will take place on July 2.

This holiday celebrates United States Independence Day, July 4, 1776. The town has a history of close ties to the United States.

Two American cities are twinned with the town of Macharaviaya.

10 -12 July WEEKEND BEACH International music festival
Three nights of music and fun on the beach of Torre del Mar.


Caleta de Vélez, Torre del Mar, Nerja 14-15 and 16 July - Virgen del Carmen

Sea, Soul, and Celebration on the Costa del Sol

A local tradition embraced by the coastal communities we call home

Every July, the Costa del Sol transforms into a moving celebration of devotion, heritage, and sea culture with the Virgen del Carmen festivities. In coastal towns like Nerja, Torre del Mar, Caleta de Vélez, and Málaga, this beloved tradition brings together residents, fishermen, families, and visitors to honor the patron saint of the sea.

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When & Where: Key Events for 2025

Nerja
• July 15–17, 2025
• Highlights:
• July 15: Floral offering & mass at El Salvador Church
• July 16: Procession through town → Virgin embarks at Playa Torrecilla → fireworks at Playa Calahonda
• July 17: Beach moraga with free sardines (espetos), live music & local wine

Caleta de Vélez
• July 15–16
• July 15: Evening party at the fish market (lonja)
• July 16: Mass, giant paella, procession through the port, followed by a maritime procession and fireworks on Playa de las Palmeras

Málaga City – Huelin & El Palo
• El Palo (July 16):
• 06:30 Mass, 17:30 land & sea procession in traditional boats
• Huelin (July 20):
• 18:00 procession from San Patricio Church → maritime procession at Huelin Beach → festival in the park with food, music, and dancing

Torre del Mar
• July 16:
• 19:30 Procession from Iglesia San Andrés
• 22:45 Sea procession from the port, fireworks, and return of the Virgin around midnight
• Earlier Romería (May 25): Community paella, horse show, and concerts

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The Legend of the Virgen del Carmen

The Virgen del Carmen—also known as Our Lady of Mount Carmel—is a symbol of protection for sailors and fishermen. Legend says she appeared to St. Simon Stock in the 13th century, giving him the Brown Scapular, a promise of spiritual protection to all who wear it faithfully.

In Spain, she’s affectionately called the “Estrella del Mar” (Star of the Sea)—a guiding light for those at sea. For centuries, coastal communities have prayed to her for calm waters, safe returns, and blessings for their families.

On July 16, across Andalusia, her statue is carried through the streets and then transferred to a beautifully decorated boat for a maritime procession. Flowers are offered to the sea in memory of loved ones lost to the waters, and entire towns line the shores to watch her return under fireworks and song.

It’s not just a religious act—it’s a living tradition of love, respect, and identity for coastal Andalusians.

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Why It Matters to Our Community

For those who live—or dream of living—on the Costa del Sol, Virgen del Carmen isn’t just a holiday. It’s a celebration of everything that makes this region special:
• Deep community bonds
• Life connected to the sea
• Warm evenings filled with food, music, and tradition
• A rhythm of life that welcomes both locals and newcomers

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Comares: on July 19, Verdiales festival.

The towns of Comares, Benagalbón and El Borge are the 3 towns in the Axarquía that organize a verdiales festival where we can see performances by pandas from Verdiales.

The particularity of this musical and folkloric genre is that there are 3 different styles of dance. They are the “Comares type”, the “Almogia type” and the “Montes type”.

Torre del Mar: from July 22 to July 27, every year at the end of July, celebrates the fair of Santiago and Santa Ana for 4 days.

Cómpeta: Feria de Cómpeta 25-28 July. Local 4-days colourful open air Flamenco style festival.
Feel the magic of Cómpeta!

The absolutely epic Cómpeta’s 4-day Feria starts on July 25th. Competa will be transformed into a live music / dance open air event. On Saturday there will be foam party, and on Sunday free paella followed by the Romería, a vibrant flamenco style parade