Festivals & fairs

Malaga Fair is held every year normally starting on a Friday/Saturday before the 19th of  August and lasts for one week. The fair dates back to 1487 when the Catholic Kings re-conquered the city from eight centuries of rule by the Moorish Muslims. The day fair starts around 12:00 and is located all over Malaga's centre. A good place to start would be Plaza de la Constitución or Calle Marques De Larios The night fair is held at Cortijo de Torres 2022 dates are 13th to 20th August 2022.

Ruta de la Tapas. This is a great bit of fun in Mijas. The event runs through all of July and August on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30pm until 23:30pm. There is a list of bars in Mijas that provide a tapas and a drink for 2 euro. If you want to try some of the Costa del Sols traditional food then have a go do follow the route.

For more information go to the Mijas tourist information centre.

dates for 2022 every tuesday and Thursday in July and August.

Feria Virgin de la Cruz. Held in the streets and on the fairground at Benalmadena Pueblo It is always mid August every year and is in ais of the village patron saint Virgin de la cruz. The event centre's around the Plaza de Espana and in the evening the fairground on Calle San Miguel.. 2022 dates to be confirmed