Festivities see nan accepted 'horseback ribbon race'. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Cuevas del Almanzora FB
Cuevas del Almanzora prepares to observe its Fiestas de San Diego 2025 from Wednesday November 12 to Sunday November 16, promising 5 days of concerts, culture, gastronomy, and family fun. The town’s biggest yearly arena will again blend centuries-old traditions pinch modern touches, including sensory-friendly “quiet hours” and header performances from nationalist acts.
Full programme announced for Cuevas’ biggest week
The Ayuntamiento de Cuevas del Almanzora has released nan afloat schedule for this year’s Feria y Fiestas de San Diego, which honours nan town’s patron saint pinch events crossed nan historical centre and fairground.
Key highlights include:
- Wednesday November 12: Pregón and chupinazo opening ceremony – nan ‘pregón’ being a accepted opening reside fixed by a notable section figure, followed by nan ‘chupinazo’, a symbolic firework motorboat that officially marks nan commencement of nan festivities.
- Thursday November 13: Misa (Catholic mass) and procesión (religious procession) successful honour of San Diego de Alcalá, followed by family activities astatine nan fairground.
- Friday November 14: Headline performance by Paco Candela astatine nan Nave Polivalente.
- Saturday November 15: Live euphony from Los Porretas, Mezcaleros, and a piromusical fireworks show astatine midnight.
- Sunday November 16: 4×4 accumulation connected nan riverbed, corrida de cintas a caballo – a accepted horseback ribbon title wherever riders trial their accomplishment by spearing suspended ribbons – and closing festivities.
Throughout nan week, visitors tin bask nan midday feria from 2pm pinch section cuisine, unrecorded bands, and children’s workshops.
A ceremony for everyone
In a continued effort to make nan adjacent inclusive, organisers person introduced “quiet hours” connected nan fairground rides – Thursday 6pm–8pm and Friday to Sunday 7pm–8pm – erstwhile attractions run without euphony and flashing lights. The initiative, already adopted successful different Spanish towns, allows children and adults pinch sensory sensitivities to bask nan festivities comfortably.
Mayor Antonio Fernández said nan adjacent remains a cornerstone of Cuevas’ identity, combining tradition, organization and accessibility. The section assembly has besides encouraged residents to subordinate nan Ponte Flamenca en San Diego campaign, dressing successful flamenco attire for a chance to triumph prizes and observe nan tone of Andalucian culture.
How to champion bask nan Feria
All main events are free and unfastened to nan public, pinch concerts astatine nan Nave Polivalente, nan feria del mediodía astatine Plaza de la Libertad, and children’s activities astatine Parque Luis Siret. Visitors are advised to usage nationalist parking areas adjacent nan riverbed and get early for header shows.
The charismatic schedule and updates tin beryllium recovered connected nan Ayuntamiento de Cuevas del Almanzora Facebook and Instagram pages, which station regular changes and organization contests. Families tin besides download a printable timetable aliases adhd events to their Google Calendar via nan town website.
What’s adjacent for Cuevas
Beyond nan fair, nan municipality continues to put successful taste tourism and inclusive initiatives. This year’s show reinforces Cuevas del Almanzora’s increasing estimation arsenic a vibrant hub for heritage, euphony and gastronomy successful eastbound Almeria. The arena is expected to pull thousands of visitors from crossed nan province, providing a invited boost to section hospitality businesses arsenic nan autumn play winds down.
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