Napoleonic troops, 60 horses 90s Spanish rock legends: Algarrobo’s La Quema returns this weekend
Algarrobo is about to step back to 1811. From Friday 18 to Sunday, September 20, the Axarquia village stages the […]
Algarrobo, a village in Axarquia, is set to host the 12th annual La Quema festival from September 18-20. This reenactment of 1811 Peninsular War events recalls how Napoleonic troops failed to burn down the town. The festival, organized by the town hall and the Asociacion Historico Cultural Quema de Algarrobo, features battles between French soldiers and locals dressed as guerrillas.
Craft stalls, workshops, a tapas trail, and live music add to the festivities. Friday's action begins at 9pm with the capture of Marcos Loco, followed by a theatrical burial and more battles. Saturday's biggest events include sonnet recitals, skirmishes, and the opening of a French headquarters. The highlight of the festival is the burning of Algarrobo at 10pm on Saturday, performed by the famous Spanish rock band Seguridad Social.
On Sunday, the Encuentros Historicos parade draws more than 300 people from Andalucian reenactment groups, ending with the play La noche de El Melgares. Visitors should anticipate packed streets, horseback riders, and evening crowds, with parking in the village center being limited. Official program details can be found on the Axarquia tourism website.
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