May Flamenco Programme
After a short break in April for Semana Santa, Flamenco Abierto Axarquia is back with a bang – and a full programme of live Flamenco in May. What is...…
What's On In Vélez
Cruces de Mayo
What is it? The Cruces de Mayo – or May Crosses – revolves around the creation and display of beautiful floral crosses in patios and squares in Velez-Malaga for a weekend...…
Spring Music Festival
POSTPONED AND RE-ARRANGED FOR 24TH JUNE Spring is here, and to celebrate Velez-Malaga is putting on a music festival in the Fortaleza castle. What is it? An open-air music...…
Dia de la Morcilla – Canillas de Aceituno
One for the foodies is the annual festival of morcilla in picturesque Canillas de Aceituno. The festival, which is in honour of the Virgen de la Cabeza, revolves around...…
Flamenco Abierto Presents… El Pulga
Flamenco Abierto’s cycle of high-quality music continues this Friday after a break for Semana Santa with Miguel Iglesias and the well-known Seville cantaor El Pulga. What is it? A top-class...…
Where to See Velez-Malaga’s Semana Santa
Holy Week or Semana Santa is a huge celebration throughout Andalucia. The pageantry which takes place is something that takes a lot of dedication, practice and faith. It’s a dramatic,...…
Ajobacalao Demonstration
Nothing says ‘Easter in Velez’ like ajobacalao, a delicious dish traditionally made in the run-up to Semana Santa. To reflect its cultural importance, the town has started celebrating it with events...…
Torre del Mar Tapas Route
With the arrival of spring comes Torre del Mar’s Tapas Route, a month-long festival of eating and drinking in which more than 20 bars will take part. Where is...…
Romeria
This is one of our favourite festivals, for us it optimises Andalucia. So what is a Romeria? These are pilgrimages which takes place in various towns each May –...…
