The local fiesta is the moment when every town and village strives to put on a splendid show, not only for themselves but also for those who come from afar to admire and enjoy. Over 3,000 fiestas are celebrated every year in Andalucia, including fairs, pilgrimages, carnivals and religious procession. Here is a guide to the major fiestas which take place each year in Andalucia.

April
Feria de Sevilla held 2 weeks after Easter in Seville
Feria De Abril held in Fuengirola

May
Fiesta Locales, 27 & 28 May, in Alhaurin El grande
Feria de la Reconquista, approx 20 to 23, in Rhonda

June
Feria De La Barriada Secadero, June, in Casares
Fiesta Del Boquetillo San Juan, 24th June, in Fueingirola
Feria De San Juan de Monterma, June, in Torromolinos
Marbella Fair held within the first fortnight, in Marbella

July
Estepona fair held in the first or second week, in Estepona
Feria La Cala, 2nd week of July, in La Cala
Feria y Fiesta Mayores, 1st week July, in Estepona
Feria Del Carmen, July, in Torromolinos

August
Augusto Fair held during 2nd & 3rd week for 10 days, in Malaga
Feria De Augusto, 10 to 14 August, Coin

September
Dia del turista, 27th September, im Benalmadena
Fiesta San Miguel held , last week in September, in Torromolinos

October
Feria del Rosario held on 6-12th October, in Fuengirola