Festivals in Velefique
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Velefique, municipality of Almería, in Andalusia.
Local festivals in Velefique
Velefique's patronal festivities honour San Roque and the Purísima Concepción. They are usually held in mid-August, bringing together residents, people with family roots in the municipality and visitors in this Sierra de los Filabres village.
Usual celebration
The municipal reference places the festival cycle from 13 to 17 August. Events combine worship, processions, music and community gatherings; its traditions include a Moors and Christians performance, with both sides and the playing of the flags in the square. The Town Council coordinates the festival facilities and uses venues such as Plaza de la Constitución.