The night of San Juan in Nerja 23-24 June 2012

Posted on 30/05/2012 by calaceite

Noche de San Juan in Spanish, Midsummer-night in English, The night of San Juan for English who live in Spain

In Spain, the night of San Juan is celebrated the night of the 23rd – 24th of June. The best place to go is “Burriana beach” in Nerja, where there will be fireworks, bonfires, live music, espetos de sardinas (sardines skewers) and places to have something to drink.

Many stay over night at the beach, some of them in tents, others just sleep on the beach. There are also “tortas de San Juan” for sale, a kind of biscuit made from anise, flour and sugar.

The celebration starts at 22:00 the night of the 23rd of June with music, drinks and food, and last until the next day.

Midsummernight, a night full of Magic.

The traditional midsummer party in Spain is the celebration in honour of San Juan (St. John the Baptist). Midsummer was from ancient times a festival of the summer solstice. Some people believed that golden-flowered mid-summer plants, especially St. John’s Wort and Calendula , had miraculous healing powers and they therefore picked them on this night. Bonfires were lit to protect against evil spirits which were believed to roam freely when the sun was turning southwards again. In later years, witches were also thought to be on their way to meetings with other powerful beings.

The Andalusian say that if you wash your face in sea water you will look healthier and prettier the next day, BUT you are not allowed to look in the mirror the whole night otherwise it will not have effect!

Others believe that when you jump seven times through the smoke of the bonfire you will receive protection.

Another ritual is to turn your back to the sea and jump 9 waves, it should give you good health.

Day of the Cherry – 23th of June 2012

Posted on 21/05/2012 by calaceite

For those who like Cherries, definitely should visit the day of the Cherry in Alfarnate celebrated the 23th of June 2012 (when we know the exact dates this will be published on our website). The event starts at 11.00 o´clock in the morning and is tradition since 2006.

There will be about 1600 kilos of cherries been given away! Thousands of visitors come to this event in Alfarnate. An enormous tent is put up where different producers of the area offer their products at affordable prices. Of course, everything can be tasted for free!

During this day there are musical and folkloric performances to entertain the visitors that come to the fiesta. Besides the cherries you can taste and buy, you can also try traditional local dishes such as “sopa cachorreña” or “olla”, etc

Alfarnate is located at less then an hour drive from Torrox and is easy reached by taking the A7 in direction of Velez Malaga, at Velez Malaga take the A-356 in direction Vélez-Málaga/Viñuela/Colmenar/Zafarraya.

Long term rentals at Calaceite Torrox

Posted on 21/05/2012 by calaceite

NEW, Calaceite Torrox has started with Long Term Rentals.

Luxury sea view apartments for rent in either low and middle season from 600 Euro/month, water and electricity included in the price.

These luxury apartments are located at Calaceite Residence, in between Nerja and Torrox.

More information here

Minimum stay is 1 month. Reservations or enquiries can be made using the following details:

Address: Ctra. Nacional 340 A, Km. 286,1 – 29793 Torrox Costa (Malaga) Costa del Sol
Telephone: +34 902 41 50 41, +34 902 34 34 10, +34 952 92 00 28
Fax: +34 952 86 00 34
E-mail: reservas@grupoelfuerte.com
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10.00 – 19.00 (including bank holidays)

V Festival Fábrica Rock in Nerja 20th of May 2012

Posted on 17/05/2012 by calaceite

This Sunday, 20th of May 2012, the Fifth festival of the “Rock Factory” (Fábrica Rock) will take place in Nerja. Tickets are available at association Nerja Directo, for 5 Euro (Pre-sales), 6 Euro at the entrance and includes a free Paella.

This festival will take place at Sala la Fabrica in Nerja and start at 13.00h.
There are performances of groups throughout the province of Málaga, but also Madrid; L.A Cria, Dover Pig, La Vihen Zanta, HpM, Nacion Zero, La Vigilia.

15th of May 2012 Romeria Nerja

Posted on 11/05/2012 by calaceite

The 15th of May 2012 will the Pilgrimage (Romeria) of San Isidro of Nerja be celebrated. This event starts at 11:00 am with a Holy Mass in the Church of San Salvador in Nerja.

At 12.00 there will be a performance by the group Folclórica Municipal of Nerja, followed up by a performance of the Cortijeros fandangos a show of tipical dances from Rio de la Miel.

Start of Pilgrimage at the Hermitage of San Isidro at the Cave of Nerja. The horse carriages depart from the Calle Diputación in Nerja.

at 14.30 is the arrival of the Saint planned at the Cave of Nerja

The “real” feast begins at 15.30 in the “Caseta Municipal of Nerja” and there will be performances by the groups: Dúo Compás y Aromas.

Day of the Snail ( Dia del Caracol) 3rd of June 2012 Riogordo

Posted on 11/05/2012 by calaceite

During the day of the Snail, the town hall of Riogordo serves their visitors a total of about 350 kilograms of cooked snail in sauce (Caracol en caldo). Last year about 5000 people have visited this popular event of Riogordo.

This snail is a land snail typical in the Axarquia (Andalusia) and is prepared the traditional way and served to all visitors for free with olives, beer and or local wine.

During this day you can also see dance shows, street musicians. There are also prices to win.

Together with this festival another event is celebrated in Riogordo: Feria de ganado, a 3 day during cattle fair based on the ancient custom of muleteers to buy and sell their animals.

Riogordo is a white village situated on the borders of the Mountains of Málaga (Axarquía), at 55km of Nerja. This village received its name because of the River of the Cave (Río de la cueva)

From apartments Calaceite it is very easy to access Riogordo, follow the A7 towards Velez Malaga and then take the mountain road towards Colmenar.

Aparments in between Nerja and Torrox

Front line beach apartments

Monthly Archives: May 2012