Colors of Benalmádena - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

You can see the Three Kings step onto the ground from an ornate yacht in the town on January 5. The costumed procession begins with this. It bypasses the streets of Benalmadena Costa, Benalmadena Pueblo, and Arroyo de La Miel in a day. Mythical characters hand out candy and cookies to children. Adults just have fun listening to local musicians or watching mimes and comedians. Many interesting performances and competitions also take place on the streets of Benalmadena during Valentine's Day. This holiday is loved by the locals. Many town restaurants prepare surprises for couples in love at this time.

The carnival takes place in the town in February and March. It is useless to think about shopping or hope to spend time in privacy, peace, and quiet at this time. Almost all local stores are closed for ten days. Citizens have fun at costumed processions and concerts. The election of the King and Queen of the festival takes place during the carnival. Groups of comparsas dancers compete with each other. Troupes of costumed Muras musicians compete for the title of the best. They perform mostly satirical songs.

You can see the grand performance of the passion of Christ "El Paso" on the hills of Benalmadena during Easter. Interestingly, the vast majority of actors involved in it are ordinary residents. They are not related to the theater in everyday life. Several processions take place in Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Pueblo during Holy Week. Virgen de La Soledad is interesting. It is invariably held on Friday evenings. This event is distinguished from all others by the complete silence of the participants. You can attend a solemn service in any of the town's churches on the day of the holiday. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Many people in Benalmadena celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The local Irish diaspora welcomes everyone who wants to share the festivities near Paloma Park. The only mandatory condition is to wear green clothing. You can dance there. But if you don't want to do it, no one will force you. The seafood fair is held in Puerto Marina every year. This is usually a few days in late April or early May. You can either buy something interesting from the sea or watch the work of local artisans or buy a souvenir at the fair.

Pueblo Corpus Christi (Feast of Corpus Christi) is celebrated on a large scale in Benalmadena. All the main streets of the town are decorated with a real carpet of fresh flowers at this time. A magnificent procession passes over this carpet. You can see how pilgrims travel to the South of Banamine at the celebration of the Romería de San Juan on the third Sunday of June. They do this on specially decorated horse-drawn carts. Bonfires are lit on the beaches of Benalmadena at the end of the month. Family and friends have fun until dawn here. They burn dolls from old rags "Juas" and enjoy life in every possible way. You can hear the sound of music and see fireworks exploding near Castle Bill-Bill all night.

The colorful San Juan Fair and Festival takes place in Arroyo de La Miel at the end of June. It is dedicated to the town's patron Saint. You can not only buy a particular souvenir but also participate in national folk amusements, listen to folk music or dance folk dances at this time. You should watch the local artisans at work in the Plaza de La Mezquita during the day. Many of them are ready to teach tourists the basics of making a particular thing for a small fee. All events take place at the fairground at night.

Local fishermen gather in a large procession on July 16. They take the statue of the Virgin Mary to the sea to bless the waters. You can see beautiful fireworks in the town at night. You can experience local art during film screenings, theater productions, and concerts in the Auditorio de La Paloma Municipal Park during the summer festival in early July. Residents organize a party with singing, dancing, and dishes for children and adults during the Fiesta de La Virgen de La Cruz in mid-August. You can experience the world of the East at the Arab Bazaar near Calle Real in September. Music, games, dancing, and workshops – all open from seven in the evening to one in the morning.

You can visit the fried fish and drink fair on the second weekend of October. Several costumed performances take place in the Plaza de Espana in Arroyo de La Miel on Columbus Day or Dia del Pilar day. Residents also celebrate Halloween vividly. You can visit a fairly large-scale Christmas market in Benalmadena Costa in December. All kinds of attractions are open in Puerto Marina from eleven in the morning to eight in the evening. They are mainly designed for preschoolers. Aqua-grim, performances of animators and clowns, and shows of giant air bubbles – all this will make the new year holidays unforgettable for the whole family.