Spain is generally considered to be a nation of fiestas. Spanish s devotion to the spiritual life and the saints is evident through the number of fiestas being celebrated in the region. There are over 3000 festivals held in Spain each year, and some of these festivals are actually celebrated by the whole region.
Easter week or Semanta Santa is a typical fiesta for Christian towns such as Motril . It is characterized by solemn processions through the streets.
The Feast of the Holy Cross held every 3 rd of May is a tourist attraction. During this time, the town is decorated with crosses and flowers, and the locals wear fiesta costumes. On the other hand, the street bars are set up in such a way that there s so much music and merrymaking happening in the area.
On July 16 th , local fishermen can be seen bearing an effigy of the Virgen del Carmen, which will be carried out to sea at sunset. This is the traditional feast of the Virgen del Carmen, and is characterized by a fleet of small boats.
The feast of Virgen del Rosario, which is held on October 7, also marks another tourist attraction as locals and visitors alike come together at the beach for a huge outdoor party in honor of the virgin.
