🎡✨ October Celebrations - From Ferias, Art, History to Spooky Nights in Axarquían Spirit ✨
When autumn drifts in along the Costa del Sol, the sun is still warm, the evenings carry a festive buzz, and towns across the Axarquía burst into celebration. October is one of the most exciting months of the year here — a time for dancing, music, colour, culture, and creativity. This year, four unmissable events fill the calendar: Torrox Feria, Frigiliana’s Ruta del Arte, Nerja Feria, and Día de la Hispanidad.
And the best part? October really is the perfect month — the heat of summer has softened, yet the days are still beautifully warm. Evenings are a little cooler, just right for strolling, dancing, and enjoying long nights out. For many of us, it’s the most comfortable and joyful month of the year.
🎡 Torrox Feria – 1 to 5 October 2025
The month begins with Torrox’s much-loved Feria, one of the highlights of the year. For five days, the town becomes a playground of light and sound. Expect a packed programme of concerts, traditional processions, fairground rides, and dancing that goes on until sunrise. Families gather in the streets, friends share meals and drinks in the casetas, and the whole town sparkles with Andalusian charm.
📅 When: 1–5 October 2025
📍 Where: Torrox town
🌐 More info: torrox.es
🎨 Frigiliana Ruta del Arte – 3 to 5 October 2025
Just a short drive inland, Frigiliana offers something completely different: a celebration of art and creativity. For one long weekend, its winding, whitewashed streets become an open-air gallery. Doors open to private studios and homes, while public venues host exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more. The Ruta del Arte is as much about atmosphere as it is about art — wandering through cobbled lanes, chatting with artists, and discovering treasures in unexpected corners.
📅 When: 3–5 October 2025
📍 Where: Frigiliana
🌐 More info: https://frigiliana.es
🎶 Nerja Feria – 8 to 13 October 2025
Mid-month, it’s Nerja’s turn to shine with one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The Nerja Feria is held in honour of the town’s patron saints, Virgen de las Angustias and San Miguel, and every single day offers something to enjoy — from morning parades and cultural activities to live concerts, flamenco shows, rides, and colourful street festivities. The feria ground glows with music and lights, and the atmosphere spills into every corner of the town. It’s tradition, devotion, and pure Nerja joy at its very best.
📅 When: 8–13 October 2025
📍 Where: Nerja feria ground & streets
🌐 More info: nerja.es
🇪🇸 Día de la Hispanidad – 12 October 2025
Amidst the Feria celebrations, Spain also marks its National Day: Día de la Hispanidad. Celebrated every year on 12 October, this day commemorates Christopher Columbus’s first arrival in the Americas in 1492. Across Spain, it is both a patriotic and cultural holiday, with parades, official ceremonies, and community gatherings.
In Nerja, the day is woven into the Feria atmosphere — you’ll often see special events, church services, and moments that highlight Spanish heritage and unity. It’s a reminder of Spain’s long history and its ties to the wider Spanish-speaking world, adding depth and meaning to the festive October days.
📅 When: 12 October 2025
📍 Where: Spain-wide, with celebrations in Nerja during Feria week
🌐 More info: nerja.es
🎃 Maroween – 31 October 2025
As the month closes, the little village of Maro transforms into a spooky, vibrant stage for Maroween — a unique mix of Halloween fun and traditional chestnut roasting. The narrow streets fill with children in costumes, live music, theatrical performances, and the scent of roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes. It’s playful, family-friendly, and full of character — the perfect way to end October with a smile (and maybe a little fright!).
📅 When: 31 October 2025
📍 Where: Maro (near Nerja)
🌐 More info: nerja.es
🌿 Why October is special
October in the Axarquía is about more than fiestas — it’s about living at the perfect pace. The days are still sunny and warm, evenings are pleasantly cool, and every day brings a new celebration, a new cultural event, or a new reason to step outside and join in. From the excitement of fairgrounds and concerts to the calm inspiration of Frigiliana’s art route, from community devotion to national pride, and from fairground lights to spooky lanterns in Maro — October is truly a month where Andalusian life shines brightest.
👉 Explore the full fiesta calendar here: nerjaamigos.com/fiestas
