Festivals in Alhaurín de la Torre
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Alhaurin de la Torre, municipality of Málaga, in Andalusia.
Local festivals of Alhaurín de la Torre
The main celebration is Feria de San Juan Bautista, linked to 24 June. It usually brings together the previous pilgrimage and several days of fair day and night. The central places are the Fairgrounds, the Municipal Park, the Plaza de España, the Plaza de San Sebastián, the streets of the centre and the Finca El Portón.
Traditions include the pilgrimage and coexistence around the patron saint, proclamation, gala for the election of queen and mister, floral offering, mass and procession of San Juan, inaugural parade, day fair, concerts, dance and children's activities. The City Council and its Tourism and Festivals area, associations, clubs, cultural groups, neighbors and visitors participate. The June cultural calendar is completed with the Torre del Cante Flamenco Festival.
The San Juan pilgrimage is usually held in mid-June, and the San Juan Fair lasts for several days around 24 June. The fairground hosts the main fair events.