The
fiestas in Fuengirola begin with Semana
Santa (Easter Week). This is the major celebration in
the whole of Spain. The people of Fuengirola begin celebrating
on Midsummer's Eve (The Feast of St. John), around the 23rd
or 24th of June. During the Summer Solstice, the popular 'juas'
(figurines made of paper or rags) are burnt in representation
of getting rid of everything bad in our lives. Then in July,
Fuengirola gives homage to the Virgin of Carmen, patron saint
of sailors and fishermen. In accordance with tradition, the
Virgin is carried by sailors and fishermen to their vessels
and taken to sea and later followed by a procession through
Los Boliches, Fuengirola's fishing area.
During
the summer, the town is alive with entertainment, especially
for the children. The younger generation have their own festival
called 'La Noche Rosa' (The Pink Night). This music festival,
which has been held for over ten years, brings together many
of the nation's best stars of modern music.
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