August is feria time on the Costa del Sol
Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 1:42 PM
HUNDREDS of thousands of people from around the province, the region, the country and the world will descend upon the Costa del Sol over the next month or so to partake in what the Spaniards do best: eating, drinking and dancing. With arguably one of the most famous ferias in Europe, Malaga Feria takes centre stage, but for those who are intimidated by its sheer size, there are other equally attractive ferias to choose from in the province’s villages.
Malaga Feria – August 15 to 23 (see article on page 4)
Coin – August 10 to 15
Campillos – August 13 to 16
Almogia – August 13 to 16
Mollina – August 13 to 16
Algatocin – August 15
Benalmadena Pueblo – August 12 to 16
Archidona – August 15
Benahavis – August 15
In some of the larger towns in the province of Malaga, the ferias are conveniently scheduled for later on in the summer and autumn, allowing feria enthusiasts the opportunity to spend almost every weekend enoying a different one.
Here are some other notable feria dates for your diary in the coming months:
Antequera – August 25
Mijas Pueblo – September 8
Torremolinos – September 29
Velez-Malaga – September 29
Marbella – October 7
Fuengirola – October 7
Source: Euro Weekly News