Festivals in Vera
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Vera, municipality of Almería, in Andalusia.
Local festivals in Vera
Vera's two main patronal cycles honour the Virgen de las Angustias in June and San Cleofás in September, combining worship, music, historical re-enactment, a fair and the participation of local brotherhoods and associations.
Usual celebration: Virgen de las Angustias festivities
The celebration brings together services, talks, exhibitions, music competitions, contests and the grand Moors and Christians parade. It culminates on the patron saint's feast day with a procession accompanied by music along the route.
Other events: San Cleofás Fair
The San Cleofás Fair and Festivals are centred on the El Palmeral fairground. Usual events include the midday fair, attractions, concerts, the San Cleofás procession, a float parade, ribbon races, Tourist Day and closing fireworks.