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July 15 to 19 Annual fiestas in Lomas del Rame
All neighbours and visitors are invited to join in!
The Lomas del Rame district of Los Alcázares is holding its annual fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Carmen between 15th and 19th July, with most of the events taking place in and around the Plaza de la Virgen del Carmen. These include evening meals and music, fun and games for children and the “romería” to Villa Amelia.
The programme for the 2026 fiestas includes the following:
Wednesday July 15
22.00: Open-air cinema.
Thursday July 16
21.00: A meal for all those in the neighbourhood.
Friday July 17
19.30: Competitions open to all (dominoes, ludo and even an olive stone throwing competition!)
19.30 to 22.00: Bouncy castles.
21.00: Dinner for all (hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, etc).
23.30: Foam party.
00.30: Hot chocolate for all!
Saturday July 18
19.30: The Romería, leaving by coach from the Plaza de la Virgen to Villa Amelia at 19.00).
21.00: Mass in honour of the Virgin.
22.00: Dinner for all.
23.30: Concert of rumba music.
Sunday July 19
10.30: A gathering of motorcyclists.
14.00: Paella for all (tickets on sale during the fiestas and at the bar on the day of the event).
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.







