MALAGA FERIA
The fair commemorates the re-conquest of the city by Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487 and traditionally runs for a week from Saturday to Sunday (inclusive) over the third week in August. This year the festival runs from Saturday 11th to Sunday 18th August..
This castanet-clicking fiesta starts off with an impressive firework display in the Paseo del Parque. This is usually followed by a free concert by a top Spanish artist or band on the beach at La Malagueta.
flouncy flamenco dresses, to dance, drink and, generally, make
merry. The traditional dance of Andalucia is called 'Sevillanas'
Malaga's main shopping street - Calle Marques de Larios (Calle
Larios for short) is decorated with paper lanterns and flags.
Millions of people visit the fair, although very few tourists seem to
even know about this fiesta.
Dancing 'sevillanas' at the Malaga Feria.
The following day the people take to the streets, the women in
merry. The traditional dance of Andalucia is called 'Sevillanas'
Malaga's main shopping street - Calle Marques de Larios (Calle
Larios for short) is decorated with paper lanterns and flags.
Millions of people visit the fair, although very few tourists seem to
even know about this fiesta.
The typical feria drinks are Malaga Dulce (Malaga sweet)
wine and Rebujito ( fino or manzanilla mixed with lemonade
or sprite). Typical feria food is Pescaito which is a selection
of fried fish from Malaga.
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