The Malaga Feria (Feria de Málaga) is the largest annual celebration on the Costa del Sol. People travel from around the world to attend the event and it's a very important trading period for hotels, bars and restaurants. There is a traditional competition and rivalry with the Feria in Seville with both cities keen to put on the best events, lights, attendance and organisation.The event dates back to the 15th century and has its roots in the Catholic church.
The main events take place during the day in the old part of the city near the Cathedral ( La Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga ) Marques de Larios, Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque. In the evening after around 10pm visitors and locals start to head for the purpose built fairground. Here, the fair goes on all night, with many arriving after midnight. The fairground is in a purpose built area on the outskirts of town and is absolutely enormous. Hundreds of purpose built function rooms run through a central boulevard providing varying types of food and entertainment. On both sides are the fairground entertainments and rides. Buses are provided to ferry people from the city centre and other areas |
