Events and Festivals in Torrox

Events and Festivals in Torrox run from the start of the year all the way to December. Heres a brief overview of what to expect: January:6thof January is the date when the three kings Celebration takes place.February:This is the month when festivals start to happen in Torrox. Over the carnival period, expect humoristic shows (chirigotas) and dances in which dancers don unique costumes.May: Las Cruces de Mayo popularly known as the May Crosses festival is often characterisedby flowery houses. In place of the typical flowerpots, homeowners don their houses with flowers and polish up the crosses using shawls and doilies.June:Romeria de San Antonio is usually held on the 13thof June every other year. During this festival, theres a regular supply of delightful food and wine as well from Axarquia area. The event is hosted by the Las Protegidas district.On the 23rdof June, San Juans night takes place in Torrox. Water is the key item in this festival. Locals and visitors alike head out to the Torrox River where they soak themselves.August:Virgen de las Nieves (Patron Saint Day) takes place during this month. Its the event where the Virgin together with Saint Roque are picked from their dedicated chapel and taken to the Parish Church until October before they are transferred back.Our Lady of Carmel (Virgendel Carmen) is also held on the 15thof this month. Usually, the event is held in July but Torrox hosts it during this month just so that many visitors can have the opportunity to enjoy it. As the procession takes place, there will also be musical concerts, fishing competitions, amongst other events.September:Candelaria festival is held during this month. It involves Torrox town habitants moving to their farmhouses and then having lots of good drinks and food inside circles made of candles.October:October is famous for the October festival. The festival which is ever full of fireworks takes place over the first week and it involves honouring the transfer of the Virgi