El Romo, Near Comares Villas

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Comares Geographical Location: in the La Axarquía region, bordering the Málaga Mountains, 24km from Vélez Málaga. The village is 700m above sea level

Comares Festivals

January 5th - Cabalgata de Los Reyes (Three Holy Kings/Wise Men). Traditional Spanish celebrations.

January 13th - Fiesta de San Hilario. A procession held in honour of the villages patron saint, followed by a Mass. A festival including a huge paella and entertainment is usually held on the nearest Saturday.

February 28th - Andalucia Day. A public holiday for the Andalucia Region.

Semana Santa (Holy Week) - Religious events & processions leading up to Easter weekend.

Mid May - Village fair and a festival of international dance.

Late July - Fiesta of Verdiales. An annual celebration of regional folk music.

Mid August - Feria de Las Cuevas. A 3 day annual event featuring horseback & motorcycle races, traditional music & choirs, finishing with a large firework display.

Late August - Feria de Comares. A cultural & folkloric festival featuring music & comedy, cycle races, indoor football and tapas!

Early September - Night of the Candles.

Comares Monuments: Comares castle • La Encarnación church • Mazmúllar cistern

Local Cuisine: Gazpachuelo (a soup containing scrambled egg and fish) • Sopa de puchero (a stew of meat and chickpeas) • Sopa de tomate (tomato soup) • “Ajocolorao” (a cold soup containing cod, garlic, and lemon)