NERJA CARNIVAL PROGRAMME
Thursday, 12 February
OPENING ADDRESS (PREGÓN)
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja
19:00 – Guests will be welcomed. There will be a photocall at the entrance, accompanied by our Carnival Nymph 2025, with entertainment provided by Murga Poti-Poti (Maestros de la Costura).
20:00 – The official Opening Address (Pregón), delivered by Antonio Cabra Ruiz “Chiribita.”
Following this, a performance by Murga “El Chino” (Los Periféricos).
After the performance, attendees will be invited to enjoy refreshments in the hall of the Cultural Centre.
Friday, 13 February
CHILDREN’S COSTUME CONTEST – NINFA & MOMO (CHILD, YOUTH & ADULT)
Location: Marquee in the Giner de los Ríos car park
17:00 – Participants in the Children’s Costume Contest collect their numbers.
(The order of participation follows the order of registration at Nerja Town Hall, not the order of arrival.)
The contest is individual.
17:30 – Children who wish to participate without competing may collect a number to walk the runway.
17:30 – Start of the Children’s Costume Contest. While the jury deliberates, children not competing will enjoy their walk along the runway.
Following this, the prize-giving ceremony will take place.
18:30 – Presentation of the Children’s Ninfa.
19:00 – Youth Ninfa Contest.
19:30 – Presentation of the Youth Momo.
20:00 – Performance by the Álvaro Zarco Dance Group.
20:30 – Prize-giving ceremony.
21:00 – Presentation of the Carnival Ninfa.
21:30 – YOUTH COSTUME PARTY, with DJ Pedrito, until 00:00.
Saturday, 14 February
CARNIVAL PARADE & COSTUME EXHIBITION
11:00 – 21:00 – In Plaza de España, residents of Nerja, Maro and visitors can admire the handcrafted Exhibition of Ninfa and Momo costumes from this year’s Carnival competition, showcasing beauty, fantasy and creativity.
17:00 – Start of the Grand Carnival Parade, accompanied by:
Charanga Vaso Largo, Charanga Asesinos del Ritmo, three batucada groups with dancers, and the zumba group “Gema y Jotxan.”
Parade route:
Calle Jaén → Calle Diputación Provincial → Plaza Cavana → Calle Granada → Plaza de la Ermita → Calle San Miguel → Calle Cantarero → Calle Pintada → Calle Puerta del Mar → Balcón de Europa → Calle Carmen → Plaza Cavana → start of Calle Granada, finishing at the marquee in the Giner de los Ríos car park.
A vibrant route filled with fantasy, imagination, joy and harmony.
Following the parade and the jury’s deliberation, there will be the presentation of diplomas and entertainment by DJ Manuel Moreno, until 00:00.
Sunday, 15 February
BURIAL OF THE CHANQUETE
12:00 – Carnival music in various locations throughout Nerja’s pedestrian area.
Location: Marquee in the Giner de los Ríos car park
16:00 – The wake of Chanquete, accompanied by DJ Manuel Moreno.
17:00 – Departure of the carnival procession, accompanied by the Nerja Town Band, Charanga Vaso Largo, and Fiestas Mágicas.
Procession route:
Giner de los Ríos car park → Calle Manuel Marín → Calle Castilla Pérez → Calle Diputación Provincial → Plaza Cavana → Calle Granada → Calle Ermita → Calle Cruz → Calle Pintada → Calle Carmen → Calahonda Beach, where Chanquete will be burned, followed by a fireworks display.
Around 20:30 – Prize-giving ceremony for the Children’s, Youth and Adult Mourner (Dolientes) Burial Contests, held at the marquee in the Giner de los Ríos car park.
