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Torrox as with many towns and villages of Axarquia,
Andulicia and, indeed, Spain, has many fiestas, saint days and
wonderful traditions.
- On the Sunday before Christmas Day the 'Migas' festivities
are held.
- In February it is carnival time
- At the beginning of May , the Cruces de Mayo (Crosses
of May) are made in many houses. They include flowers,
ornamental
objects and mirrors. The walls are
decorated with garlands and shawls.
- On 13th June, the patron saint San Antonio is celebrated in
the densely populated neighbourhood of Ntra. Sra. De las Nieves,
with a country party and with three days of fair in Torrox.
- On 24th June, San Juan is celebrated
- On 5th August, patron saints San Roque and Virgen de las Nieves
are celebrated
- 7th to 9th September, Virgen de la Candelaria celebrations
- 4th to 7th October is the big fair
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