Fuengirola Fair in October 2025

• Posted on September 19, 2025
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The Feria del Rosario is celebrated every year in October in honour of the patron saint of Fuengirola.

This fair is, together with the Malaga Fair, one of the most important in Andalusia.

It is characterised by its great typicality and is very deeply Andalusian, and the horses and beautiful, decorated carriages that parade through the city are the main attractions.

Pilgrimage in honour of the Virgen del Rosario

On the Sunday before the start of the fair, the popular pilgrimage in honour of the Virgen del Rosario takes place.

This is an urban pilgrimage from the town centre to the park El Esparragal, in Mijas.

This day starts at 10 am with the traditional mass in the Parroquia del Rosario.

After the mass, the pilgrimage leaves from Plaza de la Constitución, going along Avenida Condes de San Isidro, Hermanos Pinzón, Avenida de Mijas (to the municipal district of the neighbouring town), the road to Campanales, the road to Coín, and the bank of the river Fuengirola until it reaches the park El Esparragal.

It is not allowed to make fires or barbecues, but there will be a bar with drinks and food.

In El Esparragal in the afternoon there are usually several live musical performances.

• When: Sunday, September 28

Free bus to the Pilgrimage

Fuengirola Town Hall offers a free bus service to El Esparragal Park. It departs from the city centre every 30 minutes, from 09:30 am to 10:30 pm on the outward journey and from 10 am to 11 pm on the return journey.

• Busses from Fuengirola to Mijas: Avenida Condes de San Isidro (Pasaje Camboria – Plaza Reyes Católicos – Town Hall – National Police Station), Avenida Santa Amalia (opposite the Mezquita), Paseo de Poniente (in front of Skandia real estate) and the park El Esparragal.
• Busses from El Esparragal to Fuengirola: El Esparragal, Avenida Santa Amalia (Mezquita), Avenida Condes de San Isidro (National Police Station – Local Police Station – Lepanto), Avenida Matías Sáenz de Teajada (Moreno Rivera) and Avenida Condes de San Isidro (Pasaje Camboria).

When is the Fuengirola Fair 2025

In 2025 the Rosario Fair takes place from 6 to 12 October. The most important day of this festival is the 7th of October, when the procession of the Virgen del Rosario takes place.

This day is a local holiday in Fuengirola (and speaking of holidays, the 12th of October is a bank holiday).

This year, October 12th, Hispanic Heritage Day, falls on a Sunday, so the holiday has been moved to Monday, October 13th. This will allow for extended enjoyment of the booths on the last night of the fair.

Where takes the Fuengirola Fair place

During these days there is a great festive atmosphere throughout the city, both in its central streets and squares, as well as in the fairgrounds.

In fact, more than a few locals take a week’s holiday to enjoy this festival to the full.

There is dancing, singing, equestrian activities, horse-drawn carriage exhibitions, live music and of course all kinds of attractions for all ages at the fairgrounds.

Traditionally the Fuengirola fair begins with a speech, which is followed by the inauguration of the lighting of the fairgrounds.

In addition to the typical fairground attractions, there are the traditional “casetas” (large enclosures enclosed by fabric walls and roofed) where you can dance to popular music, Sevillanas etc.

At the Fuengirola fair there are also “casetas” for young people, for the elderly and there is also a “caseta” for children.

In addition, there are usually several live music concerts.

• When: From 6 to 12 October
• Where: Fairgrounds and city centre
• How to get there

Our recommendations

The fair in Fuengirola is attended by thousands of people at all hours of the day and night. Around the fairgrounds it is very difficult to find parking.

If you don’t want to stress yourself out looking for parking, we recommend you to use one of the following public car parks in Fuengirola and walk to the fairgrounds.

Another very good option, especially if you plan to drink alcohol, is to use the local commuter train.

The Line C1 runs every 20 minutes between the towns of Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Malaga Airport and Malaga city centre.

• Check here the timetables of the Malaga commuter train

Fuengirola local train station is conveniently located in the heart of the town. You can take a stroll to the fairgrounds (about 12 minutes) and soak up the atmosphere in the streets.

Fuengirola Fair programme 2025

In addition to many free activities, there are also performances by national artists like Café Quijano, Mujeres por Sevillanas, Pica Pica, Diego Arjona, Alex O’Dogherty, Los Calaita, Spok Sponha and Space Surimi.

Concerts & Shows

October 7: Flamenco Festival
October 8: Children’s Day with a 50% discount on attractions. Children’s party at the Peace Palace.
October 9: Rociera Night
October 10: Comedy Night
October 11: Café Quijano Concert
October 12: Youth Night

All concerts take place at 10 pm at Palacio de la Paz at the fairgrounds. You can purchase your ticket at www.entradas.fuengirola.es, or at the information desk in the Miramar Shopping Centre (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm).

Virgen del Rosario Procession

The most important day of the Fair is October 7th. This day is the feast day of Virgen del Rosario, the patron saint of Fuengirola. As mentioned before, it is a local holiday.

At 10 am takes place the Flamenco Mass at Plaza de la Constitución. This open-air Mass also includes Flamenco and Andalusian songs, and most of the women wear flamenco dresses or mantillas (A black lace garment, worn by women to cover their head and shoulders at solemn events).

Afterwards takes place the procession of the image of the Virgen del Rosario  through the streets of the municipality, attracting some 40,000 faithful, residents, and visitors last year.

Along its route, the statue is honoured with flowers and songs from the balconies it passes. At the end of the procession, horsemen also join in. Without a doubt, a beautiful spectacle that combines religion and Andalusian tradition, well worth seeing.

What to wear for the Fair

The gypsy costumes have a great prominence in the fair among the female public, both during the day and at night.

You like this style or you are on holiday during the fair and you always wanted to wear a garment like this?

At this link to Google Maps you find two shops for gypsy costumes and accessories in the centre of Fuengirola. There’s still time to get yours!