April 10 to 12 Olé Fest in Los Alcázares
A typical Andalusian spring fair takes over the centres of Los Alacázares and Los Narejos
Over the weekend of 10th to 12th April anyone in Los Alcázares will be able to enjoy a fiesta of typical Spanish music, food and traditions in the bars, restaurants and other leisure establishments of the town as it celebrates its “Olé Fest”, an April fiesta in honour of everything that is Spanish.
During the three days local bars and restaurants will be decked out with all the regalia of the Spring Fairs, of which the most famous is held every year in Sevilla, and bars will be serving the typical Andalusian “rubijito” wine cocktail along with a selection of typical tapas.
The programme of live entertainment over the weekend includes the following:
Friday April 10
19.30 to 21.30: Miguel y su Grupo de las Claras in Calle Río Nalón.
22.00: Salve Rociera con Coralito de Palma in Calle Río Nalón.
Saturday April 11
17.00 to 22.00: Aires del Rocío (the “rociero” vocal group of Cartagena), Davyd Freyre, Ballet Al-Andalus and Escuela Antonio Cuerva in Calle Río Nalón.
Sunday April 12
11.00 to 12.00: Flamenco parade with Arte Danza de La Unión in Boulevard Oasis.
16.00: Sevillana dancing workshop in Calle Río Nalón with Esther Marco.
17.00: Flamenco show in Calle Río Narcea (behind the CIS building).
18.00: Drumming concert in Calle Río Nalón.
During the three days, anyone ordering food and drinks and the participating venues for more than 10 euros is entitled to a free gift of the official “Olé Fest” fan as a free souvenir of the occasion!
A map of all the establishments taking part can be found at the event website (in English) here.
For more local information in English including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares (main telephone number 968 575756) or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.