Benamargosa San Sebastian Fiesta 2026

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The Fiesta de San Sebastian in Benamargosa takes place every year in January

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Here is the essential information about the Fiesta de San Sebastian in Benamargosa

• A few words about Benamargosa and the fiesta
• The dates of the Fiesta
• Where is Benamargosa?
• What to do in Benamargosa?
• Staying in Benamargosa
• Some useful links

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A few words about Benamargosa and the fiesta

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Benamargosa is an authentic white village in Axarquia, in the province of Malaga.

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To find out more about the village, you can find all the information you need at the link visit Benamargosa. Here you can find out why this village has long been known as ‘Little Gibraltar’.

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San Sebastian is a saint celebrated in many villages around Velez Malaga, of which he is the patron saint.

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Sebastian was originally a Roman soldier in the 3rd century. He later fought against the Roman emperor of the time in defence of the Christians. A pope made him the “Defender of the Church” and the patron saint of Christian soldiers and knights. When Velez Málaga was reconquered by the Catholic kings (as with other towns), King Fernando often ordered the construction of a hermitage or church in his name.

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The story goes that during the reconquest of the fortress of Velez Málaga, a man named Sebastian gave his life by standing in front of King Fernando as he was about to be killed by an arrow.

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Dates of the Fiesta de San Sebastian in Benamargosa

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The Fiesta will be held on 24 January 2026.

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Here’s the 2026 programme for the day, which will end with a concert and then music until 6am!

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10:00 am Bell ringing. Reception of the Music-Cultural Association «Our Lady of Grace» of Moclinejo at the Town Hall and street parade. 

12:00 pm Holy Mass in honour of Saint Sebastian, officiated by our parish priest Mr Carlos Samuel Córdoba Carmona, accompanied by the Málaga Cathedral Choir. 

1:00 pm Opening of the Municipal Tent on the river esplanade, with Nicolás Quintana. 

2:00 pm Onda Sonora Orchestra. 

3:30 pm Performance by the group Nómadas GM. 

5:00 pm Onda Sonora Orchestra. 

6:00 pm Procession of Saint Sebastian, accompanied by the Vera Cruz Musical Group from Campillos. 

6:30 pm Performance by Nicolás Quintana. 

11:00 pm Performance by Séfora and Luli Santiago. 

12:30 am Performance by La Banda del Pelícano. 2:00 am Party «La Gozadera». 

Closing at 6:00 am.

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Where is Benamargosa?

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What to do in Benamargosa?

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In the area surrounding the village, it is possible to find some great 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 cave of Nerja

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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.

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Are you staying on the Costa del Sol and dreaming of visiting Andalusia? Here are 8 must-see guided tours departing from Malaga (Torremolinos, Estepona or Benalmadena).

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Book accommodation

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Enter the desired dates to find out about availability in the village.

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Some useful links for your holidays in Andalucia

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Easy and economical bookings

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• hire car

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Seville

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Seville, the capital of Andalucia, is a city full of treasures to discover and monuments to visit.

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Here you will find everything you can see in Seville in 3 days. And for those who will stay longer you will also find information on secret Seville and the Santa Cruz and Triana districts.

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Cadiz

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Visit Cadiz, a city with an incredible past and great beauty, on the Costa del la Luz.

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Malaga

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When you reach the Costa del Sol you will find in this link all must-sees in Malaga :

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Granada

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Discover what to see in Granada, and visit the Albaicin and Sacromonte districts:

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Cordoba

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And of course, visit Cordoba, the caliphate city, and the Juderia district

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And finally, here are some other experiences to do around Benamargosa

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