Free Things to Do in the Almanzora Valley – Almería

🇬🇧 🎉 The official programme for La Alfoquía Fair 2026 is here! 🎉 From 15 to 19 July, La Alfoquía will once again come alive with tradition, entertainment and unforgettable moments for families, friends and visitors. 📅 Enjoy five days packed with activities for all ages, including children’s events, sports competitions, live music, fairground celebrations, DJs, the Procession in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Fair Queen Gala, traditional games and much more. 🎶 This year’s entertainment features Los Mojinos Escozíos, The Moriartis, the orchestras Valhalla, Kacike and Coliseum, as well as DJs keeping the party going every night. We look forward to celebrating these special days with you. See you at La Alfoquía Fair 2026! 💙 🇪🇸🎉 ¡Ya está aquí el programa oficial de las Fiestas de La Alfoquía 2026! 🎉 Del 15 al 19 de julio, La Alfoquía volverá a llenarse de tradición, diversión y grandes momentos para disfrutar en familia y con amigos. 📅 Durante cinco días podremos vivir una programación pensada para todos los públicos, con actividades infantiles, eventos deportivos, actuaciones musicales, verbenas, DJs, la procesión en honor a la Virgen del Carmen, la Gala de Elección de la Reina de las Fiestas, juegos […]

🎶 Music is once again bringing summer nights in Olula del Río to life! 🎶 To mark the feast day of St James the Apostle, we invite you to enjoy a very special evening as part of the “Noches de Guateque” series. 🎺 The Olula del Río Municipal Band will be giving a concert to share a night full of excitement, tradition and great music with locals and visitors alike. 📅 Friday, 17 July 2026 🕗 8.00 pm 📍 San Pablo Park We look forward to seeing you there! 🎼✨ #OlulaDelRío #SantiagoApóstol #NeighbourhoodFestivals #AlmanzoraTourism #AlmanzoraValley

The 2026 Los Zoilos Festival is here! 🎉✨ Some very special days in honour of the Virgin of Carmen are just around the corner, and we’d like to invite all our neighbours and friends to enjoy the programme we’ve put together with such enthusiasm. There’ll be music, tradition and moments to share together! 🗓 When? 17–19 July. 📍 Where? In Los Zoilos. Here’s a summary of what’s in store: Friday 17th: A night of celebrations! Performances by “Amanecer” (11.00 pm) and “Dejavú” (1.00 am) in the Plaza del Carmen. Saturday 18th: Music with Ángel Cano and the “Atenea” Orchestra (11.00 pm), plus bouncy castles for the little ones. Sunday 19th: Holy Mass with the “Ecos de Baza” Rociero Choir (8.00 pm) and our solemn procession accompanied by the “Músico Cultural Unión Musical de Serón” Association. Don’t just take our word for it! Come along to enjoy, celebrate and experience our traditions. We look forward to seeing you! 🙌 #FiestasLosZoilos2026 #VirgenDelCarmen #Serón #TraditionAndFestival

🇬🇧 🔥 THE 3rd RAIL FESTIVAL IS BACK IN ZURGENA! 🚂🎸 📢 Three concerts, three dates, and best of all: COMPLETELY FREE! ✅ Sunday, July 19 → 🎸 Los Mojinos Escozios (at the RENFE Station) ✅ Thursday, August 27 → 🎤 Bordón 4 (at Plaza del Olmo) ✅ Sunday, August 30 → 🕺 King África (at Plaza del Olmo) 🎶 Great music, an amazing atmosphere, and fun for all ages. 📌 Save the dates, bring your family and friends, and come enjoy the best festival of the summer in our town. We can’t wait to see you there! 🔥 ¡III RAIL FESTIVAL A ZURGENA!🔥🚂🎸 📢 Tres conciertos, tres fechas, y lo mejor: ¡TOTALMENTE GRATUITOS! ✅ Domingo 19 de julio → 🎸 Los Mojinos Escozios (en la RENFE) ✅ Jueves 27 de agosto → 🎤 Bordón 4 (en la Plaza del Olmo) ✅ Domingo 30 de agosto → 🕺 King África (en la Plaza del Olmo) 🎶 Música, ambiente y diversión asegurada para todos los públicos. 📌 Apunta las fechas, trae a tu familia y amigos, y ven a disfrutar del mejor festival del verano en nuestro pueblo. ¡Os esperamos a tope! 🔥    

𝗬𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺 𝗲𝘆𝗮! Save the date for our 23rd Morisco Games: 30 and 31 July and 1 August 2026 Save the date to attend a unique historical, sporting and cultural event. We are looking forward to #juegosmoriscos We look forward to seeing you at our 23rd edition More information: https://www.facebook.com/juegosmoriscosabenhumeya

🏃‍♂️❤️ RUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE! THE JAIME JIMÉNEZ SOLIDARITY RACE 2026 IS BACK ❤️🏃‍♀️ We are reaching our 15th Anniversary and we want to celebrate it with you! This coming Saturday, August 1st, the streets of Cantoria will be filled with sports, solidarity, and lots of energy in support of Duchenne Parent Project España. #desafioduchenne Whether you are an experienced runner, a beginner, or prefer a peaceful walk at sunset, there is a perfect category for you! 📍 Meeting & Start Point: Plaza de la Constitución, Cantoria. 💶 Registration Fee: €15 🏆 CATEGORIES & SCHEDULE 🥾 HIKING / WALKING: “Vestigios del pasado V” Route (Ages 8 to 75) | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 📏 8,900 m 🏃‍♂️ RACES (Kids & Adults Categories): Chupete (Ages 4-6) | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 📏 200 m Benjamín (Ages 7-9) | ⏰ 7:45 PM | 📏 600 m Alevín (Ages 10-12) | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 📏 2,000 m Infantil (Ages 13-15) | ⏰ 8:15 PM | 📏 4,000 m Absolute Race (Ages 16+) | ⏰ 8:30 PM | 📏 8,000 m (Timed with electronic chip) 🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR? 🎁 Runner’s Goodie Bag: T-shirt guaranteed for everyone who registers at […]

The best summer yet is here for your little ones! Fun, sport and new friendships in an amazing setting where every day will be an adventure. Children can enjoy activities such as tennis and padel, water games and swimming, baseball and multi-sports, as well as crafts, films and dancing. All this is accompanied by competitions, prize draws and prizes every day! Important Information: Available dates: 22–30 June 1–31 July 3–31 August 1–11 September (One week or fortnight, whichever suits you best) Times: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm (morning/midday classroom and dining room available) Venue: Albox Tennis Club. Further information and bookings (limited places): 624 433 543 / 671 494 384

📢 A GREAT CONCERT COMING UP! Líjar Music Festival 2026 📢 We’ve already got a brilliant plan for August! This coming Thursday, 13 August, brings a new edition of the festival you’ve been waiting for. Come to Plaza de la Paz from 9 pm and enjoy a night full of rhythm and the best talent. Official line-up: 🔹 Los Bigardos 🔹 David Santiago 🔹 El Legado 🔹 Carlos Ruiz 🔹 Anibal Carrasco 🔹 Lisen Mcalajan 🔹 DJ Sanlos Enjoy the best music right in the heart of Líjar. Entry is free, so there’s no excuse! 🥳 Share this post and tag that friend who can’t miss it! 👇 #Líjar #LíjarMusic #FestivalesAlmeria #Summer2026 #DiputaciónAlmería #AytoLíjar

🏁 The adrenaline is back on the streets of Zurgena! 🏁 The 2nd Zurgena Urban Slalom “Puerta del Almanzora” is here – an unmissable event for all motor racing enthusiasts. 🏎️💨 Mark the date in your diary and come and enjoy an action-packed day of competition: 📅 When? Saturday, 22 August 2026. 📍 Where? Zurgena, Almería. This event is pure excitement, as it counts towards: 🌟 Andalusian Slalom Championship 🌟 Almería Provincial Council Cup 🌟 1st Inter-Club Trophy Don’t miss the chance to see the best drivers and their cars in action. Come and experience the speed, the roar of the engines and the fantastic atmosphere in our town! Share this post and tag your favourite co-driver so they don’t miss out! 👇 #UrbanSlalom #Zurgena #Motorsport #CarRacing #Almeria #AndalusianChampionship #MotorSport #GreatPlan We’ll be sharing more details soon.

🚴‍♂️ The best mountain biking is back in Tíjola! 🚴‍♀️ The 3rd “El Corazón de las Estancias” MTB Route is here! This event has firmly established itself on the sporting calendar of both our province and all of Andalusia. This year, the big day will be Sunday, September 6, with Higueral serving as the main meeting point. Additionally, the race will once again count toward the Provincial XCM Circuit, attracting the best cyclists in the area. As a sign of the high level of competition ahead, this year’s poster features our talented local rider, María González Castillo 🙌. This exciting half-marathon will feature a demanding and spectacular 48 km course with over 1,500 meters of elevation gain, suitable for both mountain bikes and e-bikes, and will be supported by Aquila Clean Energy. 📅 Date: September 6, 2026 📍 Location: Higueral (Tíjola) 📝 Registration coming soon at: https://andaluciaciclismo.com/ Tíjola Municipal Sports Commission Andalusian Cycling Federation #Higueral #Tijola #MTB #SierraDeLasEstancias

✨ Experience the magic of “Noches Encendidas” in Albox! ✨ Are you ready for a unique musical experience? Come and enjoy “Noches Encendidas”, a candlelit musical tribute where the music sets the tone and the voices move you. You’ll be able to enjoy live performances of the best tracks by Amaral, La Oreja de Van Gogh and Mecano. 🗓 When? 17 October at 8.00 pm. 📍 Where? Centro Agua y Salud, Albox. 🎟 Don’t miss out on your ticket! Get yours at: Website: www.dentralia.com Saygo Stationery and Gifts Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience! 🕯️🎤 #NochesEncendidas #Albox #AlboxConcert #MusicalTribute #LiveMusic #Amaral #LaOrejaDeVanGogh #Mecano