Festivals in Adra

Local festivals of Adra

The main festivals of the municipality are Adra Fair and Festivals, in honour of the Virgen del Mar y San Nicolás de Tolentino. The official portal of Adra Turismo parties and events places this celebration between the 6 and el 10 September, with religious events, activity at the fairgrounds, tapas in streets and squares, land and sea procession of the patron saint 8 September and procession of the patron 10 September.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Adra Fair and Festivals, in honour of the Virgin of the Sea and San Nicolás de Tolentino.
• Main celebration day: 8 September for the Virgin of the Sea and 10 September for San Nicolás de Tolentino.
• Usual duration: several days, with recent municipal reference of 6 September to 10.
• Usual places: Fairgrounds, streets and squares of the midday route, old town of Adra and coastal environment for the maritime procession.
• Associated traditions: veneration of the patron saint, procession by land and sea, procession of San Nicolás through the old town, popular tapas, fair, music and neighbourhood coexistence.
• Who participates: City Council, brotherhoods, local groups, neighbors, families, visitors and hospitality activity linked to the fair.
• Local public holiday: para 2026, the BOJA publishes as local public holidays of Adra the 8 September and el 10 September. These days are not equivalent to the entire festive period.
• Other cultural events: Candleless Night, San Marcos 25 April, Carnival, Holy Week, May Crosses, Night of San Juan and Virgen del Carmen on 16 July.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Adra Museum, Museum of the Sea, Torre de los Perdigones, Shelters, Molino del Lugar, beaches, guided routes, hiking and municipal cultural agenda.