Spring arrives, the good weather arrives, and after a rainy April comes the splendor of the flowers and the celebration of May Cross Day. And this to welcome the high season and good weather, nothing better than a festival so popular, folkloric and deeply rooted throughout the province of Granada, and especially in the oldest city bathed by the Mediterranean Sea in Spain, what Almuñécar is like and also its neighbor La Herradura.

In addition, it must be added that the May Cross Festival is a popular culture event rooted in the most intimate feelings and experiences of all Sexitans and Herradureños.

Since we are facing a festival that transcends the religious manifestation itself, for all its social, cultural and festive repercussions, which together make up a reality of great interest for all inhabitants, visitors, tourists, curious people and anyone who wants to get closer. to enjoy the gastronomy, the music, the spirituality and of course the party, the sun, the beach, nature and the History and monuments of Almuñécar and La Herradura.

How is the Day of the Cross celebrated?

Spring arrives, the good weather arrives, and after a rainy April comes the splendor of the flowers and the celebration of May Cross Day. And this to welcome the high season and good weather, nothing better than a festival so popular, folkloric and deeply rooted throughout the province of Granada, and especially in the oldest city bathed by the Mediterranean Sea in Spain, what Almuñécar is like and also its neighbor La Herradura.

In addition, it must be added that the May Cross Festival is a popular culture event rooted in the most intimate feelings and experiences of all Sexitans and Herradureños.

Since we are facing a festival that transcends the religious manifestation itself, for all its social, cultural and festive repercussions, which together make up a reality of great interest for all inhabitants, visitors, tourists, curious people and anyone who wants to get closer. to enjoy the gastronomy, the music, the spirituality and of course the party, the sun, the beach, nature and the History and monuments of Almuñécar and La Herradura.

In addition, there is also usually a bar where you can taste the native and typical cuisine (rice, paella, blood sausage, chistorra, chorizo ​​and, being on the coast, also fried fish), accompanied by drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks, water…

When is the Day of the Cross celebrated?

This spring you can enjoy the May crosses from noon on Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of May of this year two thousand twenty-four, with Sunday the 5th of May coinciding with Mother’s Day.

Come enjoy the Crosses in Almuñécar and La Herradura

Don’t miss out on Almuñécar and La Herradura this spring of 2024, from noon on Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of May, the May Cross Day festival, enjoying the good days of sun and beach, and everything that Almuñécar and La Herradura offer.

Don’t wait for them to tell you, come, live it and enjoy it accompanied by family and friends. We know that it will not disappoint you and next year you will return to repeat. Discover Almuñécar recommends it.