Casa del Horno - House of the Kiln
boutique townhouse in alhama de granada, andalucia, spain

Festivals

There are a number of festivals in Alhama throughout the year.

These are a few we know about - for the full list check out the tourist office http://www.alhama.org/portal107/

Carnaval
Carnaval is in February, dates and details are here - http://www.alhama.org/portal107/

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Carnaval

The Rocket Festival
In May there is a music and art festival, called "The Rocket Festival" - details here http://rocketfestival.com/en

Music Festival
There is a music festival in the first couple of days of August. Details and dates - http://www.alhama.org/portal107/

Romaria
On the 15th of August every year is the Romaria, it starts around 9 in the morning and finishes around 9 the following morning! There is a procession starting in town and ending at the traditional Romany grounds just outside town. The pictures below were taken at this years festival.

Romaria festival women on trailerRomaria festival woman on horseback

Romaria festival woman on horseback

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The Feria
For four days in September the Feria is a big event in the town - details here http://www.alhama.org/portal107/

There is quite a full programme of music and cultural events throughout the summer. A list is available in tourist information in Plaza de la Constitution.