Festivals
Popular festivals in Vegas del Genil are Fiesta de la Virgen de los Remedios, Fiestas de la Merendica, Fiestas de San Marcos, Día de la Toma and Semana Santa
Día de la Toma
Día de la Toma (anniversary of the Christian conquest of Granada) is celebrated on the 2nd of January.
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
Día de las Merendicas
Día de las Merendicas (Picnic Day) is celebrated on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday in Ambroz and Purchil and on 2nd January in Belicena.
Semana Santa
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated during Easter week. The date varies each year.
Fiestas de San Marcos y San Sebastián
Fiestas de San Marcos y San Sebastián are celebrated on the 25th April.
Feria
Feria (Fair) is celebrated in June.
Fiesta de la Virgen de los Remedios
Fiesta de la Virgen de los Remedios is celebrated in October.
Halloween and All Saints’ Day
Halloween (31st October) is widely celebrated in Andalucía today. More traditionally, on the 1st November, All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos/Tosantos) is celebrated throughout Andalucía