Festivals in Rincón de la Victoria
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Victory Corner, municipality of Málaga, in Andalusia.
Local festivals in Rincón de la Victoria
Virgen del Carmen is the focus of the summer festivities, while Benagalbón, La Cala del Moral and Torre de Benagalbón retain celebrations of their own.
Usual celebration
Rincón's fair is usually held over several days around 16 July. The image of Virgen del Carmen travels by sea accompanied by boats, then returns to land on the shoulders of sailors before continuing through the streets. The Town Council, confraternities, associations, residents and crews take part in the procession; jábega boat races belong to the coastal tradition.
Other events
Benagalbón celebrates Candelaria on 2 February with a procession and the traditional throwing of sugared almonds and peanuts; La Cala del Moral opens its festivities in early July and Torre de Benagalbón holds its celebration in August.