October in Andalusia is still a warm month. However, the quantity of tourists begins to decrease steadily. In October, more and more tourists visit Andalusia just for sightseeing rather than swimming and sunbathing. Fortunately, Andalusia has places to visit with a vengeance. In addition, there are many events worth a participating in October.
Planning your vacation in Andalusia just take into account the schedule of the most important October events in Andalusia, and besides remarkable sightseeing you’ll plunge into inimitable atmosphere of Spanish holidays.
Date: 5 October
Name: Cristo del Pano Pilgrimage
Venue: Moclin, Granada province
Description: The pilgrimage to the saint Cristo del Pano painting (15th century) that is believed to have healing powers. Fair, religious spectacles.
Date: 7 October
Name: Virgin of the Rosary Fiesta
Venue: Cadiz, Cadiz province
Description: Old Cadiz’ fiesta in honor of the city’s patron saint Virgin of the Rosary. Street processions, fireworks.
Date: 8-12 October
Name: Nerja Feria
Venue: Nerja, Malaga province
Description: The fiesta in honor of two Nerja’ patron saints, Virgen de las Angustias and San Miguel Arcangel. Fair, concerts, flamenco performance, parades.
Date: 7-12 October
Name: Virgen del Rosario Festival
Venue: Montoro, Cordoba province
Description: The festival in honor of the patron saint of Montoro, Virgen del Rosario. Religious procession, fairs, fireworks, concerts.
Date: 18 October
Name: Pilgrimage to the Virgin
Venue: Dos Hermanas, Seville province
Description: The romeria (pilgrimage) in honor of La Virgen de Valme, Dos Hermanas’ patron saint. Large religious processions, festival.
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