Every year on 8th December, Nerja honours the Día de la Inmaculada Concepción — a deeply rooted Catholic feast day marking the belief in the Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception.

In Nerja, it is observed with religious services, music, and processions, as families gather to celebrate one of Spain’s most cherished Marian traditions.

The day also signals the true start of the Christmas season, with festive lights, nativity scenes, and community spirit filling the town.