Colmenar organises the fiestas of the Santissima Virgen de la Candelaria y San Blas
Here is what you can find out about the Festival of la Candelaria y San Blas 2026 in Colmenar :
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- A few words about Colmenar
- The dates of the Festival
- Where is Colmenar?
- What to do in Colmenar?
- Sleeping in Colmenar
- Some useful links
A few words about Colmenar
Colmenar is an authentic white village in Axarquia, in the province of Malaga.
Colmenar celebrates the patron saints of the village: the Santísima Virgen de la Candelaria and San Blas.
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Dates of the Fiestas de la Candelaria in Colmenar
The Fiesta will be held from 31 January to 8 February 2026.
The programme of the festival de la Virgen de la Candelaria y de San Blas in Colmenar
Where is Colmenar?
What to do in Colmenar?
In the surroundings of the village, it is possible to find very nice activities:
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- 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 of caves
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.
Accommodation in Colmenar
Below you will find live rentals or accommodation available in Colmenar and the surrounding area :
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Easy and economical bookings
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