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Fuengirola is rich in culture and tradition. Local festivities are an excellent time for visitors to take part in the Andalucian culture and absorb the Andalucian spirit.
In April, Semana Santa (“Holy Week”) takes place. This is a major celebration in the whole of Spain, and is a special time in Fuengirola, marked with the usual religious processions through the town.
Around the 23rd or 24th of June, townsfolk celebrate The Feast of St. John (Midsummer’s Eve). During the Summer Solstice, people burn “juas” (figurines made of paper or rags) in a ritual that is symbolic of getting rid of everything in life that is bad.
In July, Fuengirola pays tribute to the Virgin of Carmen, patron saint of sailors and seafaring folk. Similar to other towns in the Costa del Sol, the traditional ceremony is to parade a statue of the Lady around town, down to the shore, and out to sea on a brightly-decorated boat. In Fuengirola, the procession goes through Los Boliches, the fishing area of the town.
In the summertime, the whole community is teeming with excitement and entertainment for children. The young ones have their own special holiday called La Noche Rosa or “The Pink Night”. This is a music festival that brings together many of the local Spanish stars in modern music.
The month of October sees the great feria (“festival”) in honor of the Virgin of the Rosary. This is one other major celebration in Andalucia. During this time, there are regular scheduled bullfights and equestrian events and everyday is a non stop display of singing and dancing and entertainment. At night, the fairgrounds are alive with stalls and booths.
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