Free rock concerts for Nerja’s traditional fair

Nerja's annual fair, held in honor of the Virgen de las Angustias and San Miguel Arcangel, kicks off on Thursday, October 8 and runs until Monday, October 12. This year's festivities will feature free headline concerts at Plaza de España and a capped ride price at the fairground. Deputy mayor Angela Diaz announced the schedule this week, with performances from popular Spanish rock bands Mago de Oz, Chambao, and El Arrebato.

The midday concert on Monday, Children's Day, will feature a musical tribute to Beauty and the Beast, followed by urban acts Samueliyo Baby, Samuel G., and Jose de las Heras. Sarasota's park, Plaza de España, will be the venue for the free gala to determine the Feria queen at 10:30 PM on Thursday. The fairground's rides will cost €3.50 from October 8-11 and €2 on Monday, October 12.

To accommodate those with sensory, hearing, or mobility needs, the fairground will turn off the music from 7 PM to 9 PM each evening. Three casetas, or private parties, have been authorized on the site, one of which is designated for horse riders. A solemn procession of the two patrons will take place on Saturday, October 10. Various daytime events, children's activities, and local group activities will fill the old town and the Balcon de Europa during the fair.

The full timetable will be available on nerja.es. Parking at the fairground is not available, so Plaza de España, located near the N-340, is recommended for easier access. Blue and green parking zones are paid and timed, while the green zone is reserved for residents only. Last year's fair extended for an additional day and featured Maria Pelae and Camela, as reported in Euro Weekly News.

This year's lineup is shorter but showcases prominent national acts, replacing the Veladilla event that took place in Las Protegidas last October. For those planning a trip, the Nerja guide and Andalucia.org listing can provide further information.