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Puerto Banus Fiestas Historically Puerto Banus was just a small fishing port, looking to neighbouring Marbella for much of its infrastructure, culture, and religious needs. Though the port has grown considerably in recent years and is now relatively self sufficient, it is still Marbella that plays host to the vast majority of fiestas. Some (such as the fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen) include Puerto Banus as part of the celebration, but even in these cases Marbella forms the hub of activity. We list below some of the more popular fiestas in Marbella worth checking out:-
One of the most popular celebrations in Marbella takes place during Easter week. Easter is celebrated in a bigger way in Andalucia than in the rest of the country. Neighbouring towns compete with one another in terms of the size and grandeur of events. Festivities in Marbella are well worth visiting. They take the form of various religious processions through the streets of Marbella's old town. On July 16th local sailors honour their patroness La Virgen del Carmen. An effigy of the patroness is paraded through the streets of Marbella's old town and down to the Marina. There she is set aboard a flower laden craft trailed by a flotilla of fishing boats and sailed to Puerto Banus and back. The evening culminates with much dancing and singing, as well as many fireworks. Every town/village in Andalucia province has its own summer feria/fair; Marbella's summer fair last a week, starting on the 11th of June and is held in honour of the towns patron saint; Saint Bernabe. During the day events take place in the streets of Marbella's old town and the Alameda Park. Much ta[pas is enjoyed, as well as much drinking, singing and dancing. There are processions with many people wearing traditional dress. The evenings move towards the Recinto Ferial (public fairground) area on the outskirts of the town where there is much singing, dancing and yet more eating and drinking; though organised entertainment is laid out here both for children and adults. Events culminate with a grandeus firework display.
Precise dates cannot be given for many of the above festivities, due to ever changing dates. The best advice we can give for those planning their holiday at fiesta time is to contact the Marbella tourist office. Their contact details are as follows: -
Marbella Tourist Offices TEL +34 952 822818 TEL +34 952 823550 (Plaza Los Naranjos)
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