Virgen del Carmen in Nerja
The fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of fishermen and sailors, fills Nerja every 16th of July with an emotional maritime procession, floral offerings to the sea and street festivities by the beach.
The fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen is one of the most moving and deeply rooted celebrations in Nerja. Every 16th of July, the municipality honours the patron saint of fishermen and sailors with religious events, a spectacular maritime procession and popular street festivities by the beach.
The maritime procession
The central moment is the procession of the Virgen through the streets of Nerja to the beach, where the image is taken aboard in a maritime procession accompanied by dozens of decorated boats. The fishermen and sailors of Nerja accompany her by sea while, from the shore, hundreds of people throw floral offerings into the water.
Fishing tradition
Devotion to the Virgen del Carmen has deep roots in Nerja, a town with a long fishing tradition. The fiesta is a tribute to the men and women of the sea, and a moment of unity for the whole fishing neighbourhood.
Street festivities and gastronomy
The day is rounded off with popular street festivities, sardine skewers on the beach and live music well into the night. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the most authentic side of Nerja.
Clima esperado
Tiempo excelente en julio: hasta 31°C, sin lluvia y unas 11h de sol al día.
31°C
Máxima
22°C
Mínima
11h
Sol/día
0
Días lluvia
Temperatura del mar: ~24°C
Virgen del Carmen in Nerja en redes
Where to park
Si quiere disfrutar del día de la Virgen del Carmen le recomendamos usar alguno de los 2 aparcamientos disponibles:
- Parking Balcón de Europa: Este aparcamiento público está situado bajo la misma plaza de España. Este parking es de pago y está completamente vigilado.
- Parking de Giner de los ríos: Este aparcamiento está situado junto a la Plaza de España y es accesible a través de la calle Manuel Marín.
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Virgen del Carmen in Nerja
Playa Burriana, Nerja, Málaga
16 de julio de 2027
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