{"id":4730,"date":"2026-08-08T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=4730"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:24:26","slug":"benalmadena-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/whats-on\/benalmadena-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Events at This Year\u2019s Benalmadena Town Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"sunsetbeachclub\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/whats-on\/benalmadena-fair\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Next week (from the 12th to the 16th August) is <strong>\u2018Feria\u2019 week here in Benalmadena<\/strong> with the \u2018Pueblo\u2019 (Old Town) celebrating festivities in honour of their patron, the Virgen de la Cruz.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Feria-Virgen-de-la-Cruz-Benalmadena-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Feria-Virgen-de-la-Cruz-Benalmadena-2026.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Feria-Virgen-de-la-Cruz-Benalmadena-2026-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"((min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px)) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Obviously, this is a very traditional event and many of the activities and events organised for the week may not appeal to many of our guests; however, we\u2019ve put together a short list of what we feel are some of the <strong>highlights of the fair<\/strong> and that you might enjoy. Here goes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The official opening of the fair<\/strong> in the main Fair Ground (Los Nadales) at 9.30pm on Wednesday 12th August. Watch as the mayor switches on the fairground lights; a good photo opportunity.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019ve got kids, take a trip up to the Fairground where you\u2019ll find<strong> lots of fun rides<\/strong>. Open every evening from 8.00pm. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Friday 14<sup>th<\/sup> August at 10.00pm there is a <strong>religious ceremony in honour of the Virgen de la Cruz<\/strong> in Plaza del Alguacil. This will be followed by a procession through the streets of the town at 7:30pm.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A little dancing to the music of various orchestras during the week with <strong>free tasting of typical local dishes<\/strong> in Plaza de las 3 Culturas (Every day from 13:00h).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2018D\u00eda del Ni\u00f1o\u2019<\/strong> (Kiddies Day) at the Fair (Sunday 16th August): All fairground rides and attractions for kids are discounted!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are free concerts every night in the main fairground (usually at midnight) with famous Spanish artisits including Cepeda and La H\u00fangara. Another opportunity to dance the night away to some top Spanish hits! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We realise that the above activities and events are not for everyone but if you\u2019ve never been to a traditional Spanish \u2018Feria\u2019 we highly recommend you take a trip up to <strong>Benalmadena Pueblo<\/strong> and experience the magic of these festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or queries about the Benalmadena Fair, don\u2019t hesitate to ask at the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sunset Beach Club<\/span><\/strong> Reception desk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for somewhere to stay in Benalmadena during the feria, be sure to check our website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\">www.sunsetbeachclub.com<\/a> for information and availability!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet Next week (from the 12th to the 16th August) is \u2018Feria\u2019 week here in Benalmadena with the \u2018Pueblo\u2019 (Old Town) celebrating festivities in honour of their patron, the Virgen de la Cruz. 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