Flamenco, music and traditions are a few words that could define the August Feria.
This year Malaga’s Feria will run from the 11th until the 19th of August. The Feria illustrate to the perfection Spanish culture and especially the Andalusian traditions.
Events of the Feria :
The start of the Feria is given on Friday 10th of August by the fireworks show and concert which take place around midnight at the Malagueta beach.
On the 11th of August, the Feria officially begin. One of the main attraction is the “Romería” which consist of horsemens and carriages accompanying the flag-bearer of the fair to the Sanctuary of Vitoria.
The city center is full of animation as well with a folkloric atmosphere filled with good music, tapas and Cartojal, the wine of the Feria.
At the Real de la Feria, the small houses are some of the greatest places to dance to the rhythm of live Spanish music and everywhere member of the family, especially the youngest, will enjoy the fun fair.
What is celebrated during the Feria ?
In August 1487, the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Fernando and Isabel, conquered the city of Malaga and brought the Virgen de la Victoria, the patron saint of Malaga, back to the city.
It was in 1491 that the popular festivities were established by the Municipal Town Council, coinciding with the religious celebrations of the Cathedral Council.
On the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the reconquest of Malaga, in 1887, the festivities regained their original splendour and have since become one of the most famous Feria of Andalucia.