{"id":3090,"date":"2022-06-26T20:46:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T20:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/?page_id=3090"},"modified":"2025-07-20T08:56:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:56:20","slug":"fairs-of-fuengirola","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Big Fairs in Fuengirola"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that defines <strong>Fuengirola<\/strong> throughout the year, it\u2019s its fairs. Here, it\u2019s not just one celebration \u2014 there are <strong>three major festivities<\/strong> that set the rhythm of the city and fill its streets with music, tradition, and joy. As a lifelong local, I can tell you that each one has its own charm, atmosphere, and people. And the best part is they take place at different times of the year, so there\u2019s always a good excuse to come and enjoy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >&Iacute;ndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #232323;color:#232323\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #232323;color:#232323\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/#International_Fair_of_the_Nations_%E2%80%93_Feria_de_Los_Pueblos\" title=\"International Fair of the Nations \u2013 Feria de Los Pueblos\">International Fair of the Nations \u2013 Feria de Los Pueblos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/#Fuengirola_Fair_%E2%80%93_Virgen_del_Rosario\" title=\"Fuengirola Fair \u2013 Virgen del Rosario\">Fuengirola Fair \u2013 Virgen del Rosario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/#Los_Boliches_Fair_%E2%80%93_Virgen_del_Carmen\" title=\"Los Boliches Fair \u2013 Virgen del Carmen\">Los Boliches Fair \u2013 Virgen del Carmen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Fair_of_the_Nations_%E2%80%93_Feria_de_Los_Pueblos\"><\/span>International Fair of the Nations \u2013 Feria de Los Pueblos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In spring, usually at the end of April or beginning of May, we celebrate one of the most original and colorful fairs on the Costa del Sol: the <a href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/fuengirola-international-fair-of-the-countries\/\"><strong>International Fair of the Nations<\/strong><\/a>. Picture more than 30 booths, each representing a different country, with its own food, music, dances, and culture. It\u2019s like traveling the world without leaving Fuengirola \u2014 a perfect plan for friends, couples, or families. If you enjoy trying new things, this event is a sure bet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/fuengirola-international-fair-of-the-countries\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat submit\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#fa1e4e;border-color:#c8183f;border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#fc6284;border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-heart\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> See Feria de Los Pa\u00edses<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/actuaciones-feria-de-los-pueblos-fuengirola.webp\" alt=\"Shows at Feria de los Pueblos Fuengirola\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/actuaciones-feria-de-los-pueblos-fuengirola.webp 1200w, https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/actuaciones-feria-de-los-pueblos-fuengirola-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/actuaciones-feria-de-los-pueblos-fuengirola-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/actuaciones-feria-de-los-pueblos-fuengirola-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuengirola_Fair_%E2%80%93_Virgen_del_Rosario\"><\/span>Fuengirola Fair \u2013 Virgen del Rosario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In October comes the <strong>main fair<\/strong>, the most anticipated of all: the <a href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/fuengirola-virgen-del-rosario-fair\/\"><strong>Feria of the Virgen del Rosario<\/strong><\/a>, the city\u2019s patron saint. For a whole week, Fuengirola is transformed. By day, the city center is filled with horses, flamenco dresses, and local clubs where music and rhythm fill the air. By night, the fairgrounds come alive with booths, concerts, rides, and a vibrant party spirit. It\u2019s a celebration that blends devotion and joy, and it captures your heart from day one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/fuengirola-virgen-del-rosario-fair\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat submit\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#fa1e4e;border-color:#c8183f;border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#fc6284;border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-heart\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> See Fuengirola Fair<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Procesion-Feria-Virgen-del-Rosario.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Procesion-Feria-Virgen-del-Rosario.webp 1000w, https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Procesion-Feria-Virgen-del-Rosario-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Procesion-Feria-Virgen-del-Rosario-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Los_Boliches_Fair_%E2%80%93_Virgen_del_Carmen\"><\/span>Los Boliches Fair \u2013 Virgen del Carmen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This one takes place in July, coinciding with the feast day of the <strong>Virgen del Carmen<\/strong>, patron saint of the fishing district of Los Boliches. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/virgen-del-carmen-fair\/\">Los Boliches Fair<\/a><\/strong> has a strong seaside character, with fried fish, popular devotion, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The most beautiful moment is the <strong>maritime procession<\/strong>, when the Virgin is carried on shoulders and sails across the Mediterranean, surrounded by boats, flowers, and fireworks. If you\u2019re into authenticity and tradition, this fair is a true gem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/en\/leisure-in-fuengirola\/fairs-of-fuengirola\/virgen-del-carmen-fair\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat submit\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#fa1e4e;border-color:#c8183f;border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#fc6284;border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-heart\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> See Los Boliches Fair<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Feria-de-Los-Boliches.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Feria-de-Los-Boliches.webp 600w, https:\/\/venafuengirola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Feria-de-Los-Boliches-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that defines Fuengirola throughout the year, it\u2019s its fairs. 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