Andalucia.com Newsletter Summer 2024 |
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The iconic view from Tarifa to Africa |
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Summer In Andalucia 2024
Summer in Andalucia conjures up white sandy beaches, al fresco lunches and relaxing holidays.
With so many activities taking place during July and August it has been hard to select just a few. But if you are in the area don´t miss the Feria de Malaga in August for its week-long celebrations.
Discover our suggestions to enjoy Andalucia this summer including the villages of the Costa de la Luz, the laid-back vibe of Tarifa and some great music and summer festivals.
There are many other seasonal events include horse-racing on the beaches at Sanlucar de Barrameda or the evening concerts in the gardens of the Generalife in Granada. You can find more information on our website.
Take a moment to relax and enjoy our seasonal highlights, reflecting the summer sunshine to you from Andalucia.
If you find this newsletter interesting, please share it with your friends and, of course, if you have suggestions about places or events we should discover, we’d love to hear from you.
Discover Andalucia
 Life is certainly a beach in Tarifa © Michelle Chaplow |
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Costa de la Luz
The southern villages
Nestled along Spain's Costa de la Luz, the coastal villages of Conil, Zahara, and Tarifa overlook the southern Atlantic Cadiz coast.
Conil de la Frontera has a maze of narrow, whitewashed streets, white sandy beaches, and stunning cliffs. Don´t miss its fresh fish and seafood.
Zahara de los Atunes is famed for its beach and of course the local tuna. This is still a working fishing village and has a charming, relaxed atmosphere. The sunsets over the Atlantic are a must!
Tarifa is Europe's windsurfing capital, its unique position, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, offers thrilling water sports. Come and explore it´s lively bohemian character.
Discover more about this area of the Costa de la Luz.
Festivals in Andalucia
La Virgen del Carmen
 Virgen del Carmen festival on July 16 |
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The quintessential summer festival
La Virgen del Carmen, as the patron saint of mariners and fishermen, is revered in many towns and villages along the Andalucian coast. Also known as “La Reina de los Mares”, during the festival celebrations the icon comes out of the church and is paraded around the streets. The procession makes its way down to the beach and if the weather permits, the Virgen goes out to sea with a flotilla of small boats.
The date of the celebrations vary from town to village around 16th July and each procession is slightly different with music, flowers and costumes honouring the local traditions.
Music in Andalucia
 Pueblos Blancos Music Festival |
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Pueblos Blancos Music Festival
An international music festival in the villages of the Serranía de Ronda
The Pueblos Blancos Music Festival celebrates its seventh edition this year, offering a mix of blues, country, rock, pop and jazz. This year, this free festival will take place in the picturesque villages of Ronda, Montejaque, Olvera and Cortes de la Frontera.
The festival includes workshops, local community activities as well as the concerts. Musicians participating this year include around 12 bands from Texas.
Find out more details of the Festival´s programme here..
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Interview
 The enchanting white village of Gaucín, home to artist Sian Faber, where traditional charm meets creative inspiration |
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Sian Faber
Sian Faber , artist and storyteller
Sian Faber is an artist inspired by the landscape and culture of Andalucia. She is originally from Australia and has a diverse creative background including dance and performance.
For her recent work, Drawn to Flamenco, inspired by Flamenco dance and the emotion it conveys, she has painted with a quill made from a feather of a Griffon Vulture. This magnificent bird is often seen soaring above the Sierra de Ronda.
We caught up with Sian Faber in her studio in the picturesque mountain village of Gaucin, in the Sierra de Ronda.
Gastronomy in Andalucia
 Fresh sardines cooked on the beaches of Andalucia. |
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Espeto
Discover the Espeto, tasty sardines cooked in the open air
The Espeto is a traditional way of preparing fresh fish, especially sardines. Six or seven fish are speared on a long wooden stick, an Espeto, and cooked over the embers of an open fire. With only a sprinkling of sea salt and lemon juice as seasoning, this is a delicious way to enjoy these healthy fish, rich in omega3.
During the summer months you can find traditional wooden boats filled with sand set up to grill Espetos, especially at restaurants or chiringuitos on the beach. It is a familiar sight on the Malaga and Granada coast throughout the summer season.
Why not try and make your own Espeto? Check out our instructions here…
#DidYouKnow
 The Tarifa Castle - El Castillo de Guzman el Bueno |
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Tarifa
Discover more Fascinating Facts about Tarifa.
Did you know that Tarifa is regarded as one of the top kite-surfing spots in the world? The reliable winds and extensive days of sun make it a mecca for wind-surfers, wingfoilers and kite-surfers alike. Summer is high season and water sports enthusiasts should book early!
Tarifa is a wonderful location for whale watching, which is also at its best during the summer months, with these majestic mammals travelling from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic seas through the Straits.
There is plenty of history to discover in and around Tarifa too, its strategic location within sight of the North African Coast made it an easy entrance point for the North African Moors and a valuable location for the Romans.