Like every year, the town of Maro once again celebrates its traditional Chestnut and Sweet Potato Festival. This festival has taken on special relevance due to the set of activities that are celebrated. It is the festival popularly known as MAROWEEN.
The Maro Celebration Board has presented the program of activities for HALLOWEEN 2022 in Maro. This terrifying and fun festival for the whole family will take place on Monday, October 31, 2022. Starting at 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
On this festival of the dead & Halloween 2022 “The streets of Maro will be filled with colorful costumes, pumpkins, skeletons, mummies and other decorative elements. There will be entertainment and workshops, dances, a craft and gastronomy market, and performances by the group Electroduendes, Carmen Soto and Dj Toulalan”.
Maroween 2022 schedule
From here we encourage all neighbors and visitors, children and adults, to enjoy the party and the music in a terrifying atmosphere. Maroween is the perfect place to prepare some costumes and go out to enjoy the sweet potato and chestnut festival. A day full of activities, fun and terror awaits us.
As part of the organized activities, a passage of horrors has been prepared, which will be located in the parking lot next to the Plaza de la Iglesia, a terrifying parade with the charanga of The Crumbs, the tasting of chestnuts and sweet potatoes, trick points or deal spread around the town where candies and costume contests, photography and facades will be distributed.
Bus from Nerja to Maroween (Bus from Nerja to Maro)
The City Council has enabled a special urban bus service between Nerja and Maro from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. for this day.
Como cada año, la localidad de Maro vuelve a celebrar su tradicional fiesta de la Castaña y el Boniato. Esta fiesta ha tomado especial relevancia por el conjunto de actividades que se celebran. Es la fiesta popularmente conocida como MAROWEEN.
La Junta de Festejos de Maro han presentado el programa de actividades para el HALLOWEEN en Maro. Este festival terrorifico y de diversion para toda la familia tendrá lugar el Lunes 31 de Octubre de 2022. A partir de las 17.00h de la tarde.
En esta festividad de los muertos & Halloween 2022 “Las calles de Maro se llenarán de vistosos disfraces, calabazas, esqueletos, momias y otros elementos decorativos. Habrá animación y talleres, bailes, mercadillo de artesanía y gastronomía, y las actuaciones del grupo Electroduendes, Carmen Soto y el Dj Toulalan”.
Programacion Maroween 2022
Desde aqui animamos a todos los vecinos y visitantes, niños y adultos, a disfrutar de la fiesta y la música en un ambiente terrorífico. Maroween es el lugar perfecto para preparar unos disfraces y salir a la calle a disfrutar de la fiesta del boniato y la castaña. Nos espera un dia repleto de actividades, diversión y terror.
Dentro de las actividades organizadas se ha preparado un pasaje de los horrores, que se ubicará en al aparcamiento junto a la plaza de la Iglesia, pasacalles terrorífico con la charanga de The Crumbs, la degustación de castañas y boniatos, puntos de truco o trato repartidos por el pueblo donde se repartirán caramelos y concursos de disfraces, fotografía y fachadas.
Bus desde Nerja a Maroween (Bus de Nerja a Maro)
El Ayuntamiento ha habilitado para este día un servicio especial de autobús urbano entre Nerja y Maro desde las 17.00 hasta las 2.00 horas.
You can no longer go down to Maro beach by car. (In summer it is only possible to go down on foot or by shuttle bus).
Nerja Town Hall has set up a roundtrip bus service to go down to Maro beach.
A temporary car park with more than 100 spaces has been created next to the Hotel Playamaro roundabout.
Click on the image to see the location of the Parking and where to catch the bus.
This service restricts and limits vehicle access to Maro beach. If you arrive by car you must park in Maro, or one of the car parks in Maro.
Maro beach is one of the beaches with the highest tourist influx in summer. (also the beach of Caleta de Maro). Many people come to kayak at Maro beach, or to go to the Maro waterfalls, this beach is one of the most crowded in summer, it is a small family beach.
Where do you catch the shuttle bus to Maro beach?
The bus to Maro beach is taken next to the Playa Maro hotel roundabout.
Timetables for the shuttle bus to Maro beach.
The bus service will operate in the summer season from from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How much does the bus from Maro beach cost?
The priceis 1.5 euros per round trip.
Where to park on Maro beach?
You can park in Maro, in the Plaza de Maro car park next to the Balcon de Maro apartments or also in the parking lot next to the Playa Maro hotel.
Does the car park at Maro beach have to be paid for?
YES, the parking is paid, and is managed by the local association of the Friendship Workshop.
What vehicles can go down to Maro beach?
You cannot lower any motorized vehicle. (no motorcycles, no mopeds, no cars). Only public transport and emergency service vehicles can go down to the beach. Owners and tenants of land in the area can also download with the prior authorization of the local police.
Ya no se puede bajar a la playa de Maro en coche. (En verano solo es posible bajar andando o en el bus lanzadera).
El Ayuntamiento de Nerja ha puesto en funcionamiento un servicio de bus ida y vuelta para bajar a la playa de Maro.
Se ha creado un aparcamiento temporal con mas de 100 plazas junto a la rotonda del Hotel Playamaro.
Pulsa sobre la imagen para ver la ubicación del Parking y donde se coge el bus.
Con este servicio se restringe y limita el acceso de vehículos a la playa de Maro. Si llegas en coche deberas aparcar en Maro, o alguno de los aparcamientos de Maro.
La playa de Maro es una de las playas con mayor afluencia turística en verano. (también la playa de la Caleta de Maro). Muchas personas llegan para hacer kayak en la playa de Maro, o para ir a las cataratas de Maro, esta playa es una de las mayor afluencia en verano, es una pequeña playa familiar.
¿Donde se coge el bus lanzadera a la playa de Maro?
El autobús hasta la playa de Maro se coge junto a la rotonda del hotel Playa Maro.
Horarios del Bus lanzadera a la playa de Maro.
El servicio de autobús funcionará en temporada de verano en horario de 10.00 a 20.00 horas
¿Cuánto cuesta el bus de la playa de Maro?
El precioes de 1,5 euros por trayecto de ida y vuelta.
¿Donde aparcar en la playa de Maro?
Puedes aparcar en Maro, en el parking de la plaza de Maro junto a los apartamentos Balcon de Maro o tambien en el parking habilitado junto al hotel Playa Maro.
¿El parking de la playa de Maro es de pago?
SI, el parking es de pago, y esta gestionado por la asociación local del Taller de la Amistad.
¿Que vehículos pueden bajar a la playa de Maro?
No puede bajar ningún vehículo a motor. (ni motocicletas, ni ciclomotores, ni coches). Solo pueden bajar a la playa transportes públicos y vehículos de servicios de emergencia. También pueden bajar propietarios y arrendatarios de terrenos en la zona con la autorización previa de la policía local.
The Romeria de San Isidro is one of the most beautiful festivals in Nerja. San Isidro Labrador is the patron saint of farmers and peasants in Spain. The figure of San Isidro dates back to the 11th century.
San Isidro is the patron saint of farmers. For this reason, people who work in agriculture ask him for miracles and rain for the crops during times of drought.
San Isidro is on May 15th. The Nerja pilgrimage is one of the most beautiful festivals in Nerja along with the Nerja Fair and San Juan.
The parade of carts will again tour the streets of Nerja from the Balcón de Europa to the Hermitage of the Patron of the farmers in the enclosure of the Cueva de Nerja.
Mass in the Church of El Salvador
At half past eleven in the morning. In this act there will be a tribute to the farmers, enlivened by the choir of the Peña Nerjeña and the Folkloric Group of the elderly of the Municipal School of Music and Dance.
Start of the parade
The traditional pilgrimage will leave at half past twelve from the Balcón de Europa, enlivened by the Ortigosa family, going through C/ Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, Avda. de Pescia and the N-340 road to the Hermitage of San Isidro in the enclosure of the Cave of Nerja.
In the Cueva de Nerja we will enjoy live music with different local groups.
When is the Romería de San Isidro celebrated?
The festival of San Isidro is celebrated on May 15 in Nerja. In previous years it was also celebrated on the night of May 14, celebrating the “Eve of San Isidro” where the young people of Nerja and Maro met in the gardens of the Cueva de Nerja to celebrate the arrival of this festival.
Official Program of the Romería de San Isidro
You can download the official program from the Nerja City Council website – festivals and traditions – or see the latest news in the Nerja Lovers Facebook group. – San Isidro Nerja –
Where is San Isidro Celebrated?
San Isidro is a pilgrimage that parades from the Balcon de Europa to the Cueva de Nerja. The pilgrims and residents of Nerja walk from Nerja to Maro behind their patron saint “San Isidro”, the patron saint of farmers.
San Isidro Parade in Nerja
The parade of carts or the Romeria de San Isidro parades from Calle Diputacion in Nerja, passing by the Balcon de Europa, up Calle Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, and the entire national road next to the Hotel Nerja Club, Hotel Los Arcos, Mercadona de Capistrano, Oasis de Capistrano and follows the road until reaching Maro and the Nerja Caves.
San Isidro Schedules
The schedules are relative. Normally the San Isidro program is always similar. The carts and the parade of the pilgrimage usually pass through Nerja from 11am to 2pm. And arrives in Maro around 2pm or 3pm.
Photos and videos of San Isidro, Nerja.
San Isidro is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Here you can see some photos of the pilgrimage as it passes through the centre of Nerja. Thousands of people enjoy the spectacular parade of horses and floats decorated with flowers.
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What to do in San Isidro Nerja?
This day is a public holiday in Nerja. Shops may close early or change their opening hours on this day. Please note that businesses may close early or change hours on this day. Supermarkets, shops and restaurants have other hours. Mercadona and Carrefour also have special opening hours. The restaurants that are open are usually celebrating, there is live music and a festive atmosphere. We recommend that you enjoy San Isidro in a different way.
If you like the pilgrimage, you can make your own float. You must request a permit (free) from the town hall. To access the Nerja cave. This is just the registration of the vehicle to participate in the pilgrimage.
You can also walk from Nerja to Maro with your beer in hand. Enjoying the journey, dancing and singing with friends.
Where to see San Isidro Nerja?
If you want to see San Isidro from the barrier. You can see the floats pass by in one of the streets through which the pilgrimage passes. You can also see it from a bar on this same street. Example: Calle Diputacion, Plaza Cavana, Balcon de Europa, Calle Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, National Highway from Plaza Cantarero to Maro. (avenida de pescia). Or sitting under a tree next to the oasis de capistrano urbanization.
Accommodations for San Isidro in Nerja
You can book anywhere in Nerja. The pilgrimage parades from Calle Diputacion in Nerja, passing by the Balcon de Europa, up Calle Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, and along the entire national road until reaching Maro and the Nerja Caves.
Anywhere in Nerja is perfect for staying. You can book a hotel with a pool to enjoy a few days of relaxation in Nerja, a villa on Burriana beach or a cheap apartment in Nerja.
Bus Nerja – San Isidro
On the 15th from midday, the party begins in the Nerja Caves. You can walk along the pilgrimage or take the bus from Nerja. In Nerja there is a shuttle bus service to San Isidro throughout the day. You can also find taxis and uber from Nerja to Maro. There are buses every 20 minutes from Nerja. Shuttle bus service Nerja – Maro to San Isidro throughout the day.
The celebration of San Isidro in Spain
San Isidro. Nerja on May 15.
Pilgrimage: Similar to Madrid, there is a pilgrimage in which participants go to the village of San Isidro, located in the Nerja Cave. They dress in traditional costumes and carry out outdoor activities.
Religious Event: People gather to pay homage to the saint “San isidro”. Everyone asks for fertility for agriculture.
Cultural Celebrations: Concerts and DJ performances in the Cueva de Nerja area. Music stand for young and old. Dances and fairs. Cultural and recreational activities in Nerja. Hundreds of people visit Nerja on San Isidro.
Origin of the Tradition
The tradition of San Isidro Labrador in Madrid dates back to the veneration of the saint for his role in rural life and his connection with water, a vital element for agriculture. The devotion spread to other regions of Spain, including the coast of Malaga, where Nerja has adopted the festival with its own local style.
The festival of San Isidro Labrador is one of the most important festivities. The festivities include:
A beautiful pilgrimage. People dress in traditional costumes and walk to the meadow of San Isidro. The event ends at the hermitage of San Isidro.
During the celebrations, there are performances of folk music, typical dances, and cultural activities that highlight Madrid’s traditions.
It is traditional to eat typical dishes such as “calamari sandwiches”, “patatas bravas” and “churros con chocolate”. The typical drink is “aguardiente de San Isidro”.
Over the years, these celebrations have come to symbolise not only the importance of agriculture, but also the cultural identity and traditions of the communities that celebrate them.
The Cave of Nerja is an impressive cavity located in the town of Maro. Just 3 km from Nerja. At the beginning of the mountains of the Sierra de Almijara.
The Cave of Nerja is a place to visit with the family. The cave of Nerja has an incalculable historical value. Historians from all over the world visit the cave every year and continue to work so that this monument in Nerja is considered a World Heritage Site.
Events in the Cave of Nerja.
The cave of Nerja is one of the most visited places in Malaga, and the most visited monument in Nerja along with the Balcon de Europa. Over the years, the Cueva de Nerja has held all kinds of events, concerts and important celebrations.
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