This is a most picturesque town with winding streets set in lovely countryside.A friendly place to live in and to visit, it hosts a variety of activities throughout the year. Thursday is market day which is held in the Feria Grounds, while on twelveand the thirteenth May they hold the Festival of San Isidro. The streets are decorated with flowers and filled with handicrafts and there is a parade with floats in which the image of the patron saint is drawn through the streets by oxen. There is also a chance to savour the local food. Later in May twentythird to twentyseventh, they hold the Alhaurin Feria with animals, stalls and a variety of activities which take place in the historic centre and in the Antonio Solano Park. During the feria you can participate in various sports, table tennis, handball, basketball etc. twentythird May7pmParade of the Giants 9.30pm Switching on the lights twentyfourth May12 noonShows for children and lunch in the casetas. Food tasting and bullfights. 1amConcert with Pastora olertwentyfifth MayDuring the day, dancing, activities, food tasting. They free cows into the bullring for people to ‘play’ with! There’s a folk concert and Andy and Lucas sing at 1am.The Feria ends with a grand firework display. Alhaurin El Grande is a great place to live – friendly, convenient with good shops and services where you can find your favourite food, books and obtain essential information. Meanwhile, outside the town, you will find Coin and Alhaurin de la Torre, two more delightful places. ALHAURIN DE LA TORREThey hold a Flamenco Festival the weekend of nineteenth and twentieth May where you can enjoy traditional music and dance. Neighbours welcome visitors with a plate of tripe and, naturally, there is a giant paella to taste.On the Night of San Juan, twentyfourth May, under the pines of Arroya del Pinar, they hold a Feria where you will see horses and taste typical country food. COINIn Coin, the month of May is dedicated to oranges which grow in abundance in this area. On fifteenth and sixteenth May they have a Festival of Oranges in the Park of San Augustine where you will find exhibitions, stalls, typical food and crafts of the Guadalhorce region. It is a chance to try all kinds of orange-based dishes, such as the famous soup Hervia, juice and salads. They hold a Dessert Competition too where the base ingredient is. of course, oranges. S.E.P.E. EVENT twelfth May1.00 until late. Spring Fayre and Music Festival at theLauro Golf Equestrian CentreThere will be live music from Susi Q and Diva, The Andy Ross Singers, Karl Knight, Billy and Dave.Activities include market stalls, BBQ, Donkey Rides, Children’s games and more.A great day out for the whole family, raising money for the Spanish Society for the Protection of Horses, Donkeys and Mules. For directions or to book a stall call Sue on 660220700 or Heather on 610775413
