In Salobrena there are many festivals and fiestas throughout the year many of which have religious significance and relate to Saint days. Some are national holidays but there are also local festivals celebrated in Salobrena but not in neighbouring towns and other days where there are local fairs. Particularly in the summer months it can be difficult to keep track of everything that is happening as some events such as the medieval Nazari festival are not always well published ahead of time so it may be worthwhile spending a few minutes at the Salobrena tourist office.

January
1st of January New Years Day.
6th of January, Three Kings Day (epiphany)

February
28th of February, Andalucia Day (regional holiday)

March/April
Easter week that is celebrated in March or April, being holidays thursday and friday.

May
1st of May, Labour Day

June
25th of June, Dia St Juan (local, common to all beach towns and takes place over several days)

August
15th of August, the day of Asunción de la Virgen.

October
8th of October, Day of Our lady of Rosario (local)
12th of October, Hispanic Day (also Columbus day) as well as the day of the Virgen del Pilar.

November
1st of November is All Saint´s day people that have passed are remembered.

December
6th of December Spanish Constitution Day
8th of December Day of Inmaculada.
25th of December Christmas day.

The Nazari medieval festival in Salobrena is a Arab style medieval market celebrated over several days in the garden area just below the castle. This is a recently established festival which was first held early in the summer and in the last two years in early spring. Continuing with the Arabic theme there are also Arabic style dinners held within the castle grounds in the summer months.

Also early in the summer there is the Salobrena fair which lasts for a week and well as many rides and attractions there are concerts and music which go on to the early morning.

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