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It’s Andalucía Day on Friday, February 28 as the autonomous region celebrates all things Andalusia. There will be military parades and official ceremonies as well as celebrations. Many shops will also remain closed.
If you plan to dine out on the weekend, make sure you book in advance.
Most schools will be closed as part of the ‘Semana Blanca’ half-term holidays, and be careful with bus and train services as many will be running on a Sunday timetable. Get your shopping in early too as plenty of supermarkets are not opening including Alcampo in La Cañada, Marbella. Miramar Fuengirola also operates the food hall of Andalusia’s biggest shopping center.
You’ll be hard-pressed finding a Mercadona that is open. Aldi and Lidl will also be closed with a few exceptions along the coast.
Estepona Council will present official ceremonies, dance and music in the Auditorio Felix VI. In Benahavís, expect live music, flamenco and a ham-cutting contest. San Pedro is hosting a Raising of the Andalusian Flag with Choirs and Live Rock Andaluz Concerts on the Paseo Palmeras late afternoon.
With the support of Marbella Council the neighbourhoods of Las Albarizas y El Barrio have organized festive events, including the raising of traditional flags, music performances, and gastronomic samplings.
Fuengirola’s Andalusia Day celebrations are being held this year in Los Boliches in Plaza de Andalucía, with entertainment and workshops in an Andalusian style for the kids starting at 11am, and traditional music for all beginning at 12pm.
In Parque de Andalucía in Mijas, there will be fandangos and tangos and the official local band, while Benalmadena will be celebrating their ceremonies and music in the Pueblo.
Torremolinos will be spreading out their celebrations beginning on Thursday, February 27 with a Sabor a Málaga market in Avenida Palma de Mallorca, and ballet flamenco with traditional Spanish guitar.
