Festivals in Mijas
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Mijas, municipality of Málaga, in Andalusia.
Festivals and culture in Mijas
The reference celebration is Virgen de la Peña, with main day 8 September. The usual holiday period lasts several days in September and develops in Mijas Pueblo, sanctuary of the Virgen de la Peña, downtown streets and fairgrounds.
Among the associated traditions, the pilgrimage, procession, fair, concerts, popular activities, attractions and family events. Participan principalmente City Council, brotherhood, associations, neighbors, families and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Mijas has cultural programming in its centres, tourist activities, exhibitions, heritage routes and proposals along the coast.