Archez Fiesta of San Anton 2025
The Fiesta of San Anton in Archez in February
Here is the essential information about the Fiesta de San Anton in Archez:
- A few words about Archez
- The dates of the Fiesta
- The programme of the Fiesta
- Where is Archez?
- What to do in Archez?
- Booking accommodation
- Some useful links
A few words about Archez and San Anton
Archez is a beautiful little white village located in Axarquia in the province of Malaga.
To find out more about Archez, you can find all the information on the link visit Archez.
Archez celebrates San Anton from its church, whose Alminar has been a listed monument since 1979. This old minaret dates from the 14th century:
About San Anton:
San Anton, is a saint celebrated in many villages of Andalucia. Anthony the Great, whose real name was Antonio Abad, was born in Egypt and is recognised as the patron saint of animals because of his actions and his love for nature throughout his life.
For this year 2024: the villagers will be able, as usual, to come at the end of the mass to have their animals blessed (dog, cat, donkey, horses,…).
The dates of the Fiesta of San Anton
This celebration will take place on 2 February 2025.
The 2025 programme of the Fiesta
At 5 p.m. there is an animation that I like very much: a corrida of cintas with horses.
At 6 p.m.:
Where is Archez?
What to do in Archez?
In the surroundings of the village, it is possible to find very nice activities:
- horse riding, on the beach or in the mountains
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism
- snorkeling
- visit Nerja’s Cave
Use the following link to access all the activities to do. during your holidays. This link provides you with all the details of each activity.
Booking accommodation
Below, you will find direct access to the accommodation available in Archez and the surrounding area.
Some useful links
Easy and economical bookings
And finally, here are some other experiences to do around Archez :
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