Alhaurin de la Grande

This was a village that once had a strong Muslim presence and that to this date still has traces of Arabic culture, and archaeological remains that lie behind the importance of the municipality as a strategic enclave, especially the towers which played an important role within the historical framework of ancient Al-Andalus.

Easter is the most important religious celebration, in the town during which the town becomes a small version of Jerusalem, representing scenes from the Passion of Christ in the streets. Carnival, having been considered the most important festival in the province,after the capital Malaga,for its famous “burning of the sardine”, being the only town to celebrate this festival in the last week of February.

The May Fair, which is remarkable for its authentic feel, is located in the old town of Alhaurin and is visited by people from across the province, being the most important fair in the Valle del Guadalhorce.

Other festivals are the highlight of the year include Cross Day (May 1-3), the role of Jesus (the eighth of Corpus Christi),the feast of the Patroness, Our Lady of Grace (August 15), the Villafranco fair (early July) and the pilgrimage of Christ’s agony (second week of September). Our Lady of Grace as well as being patron of the municipality, you can also enjoy the true local cuisine at the many restaurants around the town.

Notable for its musical culture, with five bands, three choirs, and his dedication to sport, being a key and highlighting the Andalusian city sports Fijones Miguel football ground, which was the first in Spain and seventh in Europe with artificial turf, approved by FIFA and is where the Sports Club Alhaurin play their matches.

The town has a great tradition of basketball with the local team (Alhaurín elGrande CB) in Division 1 of the National Basketball and a local summer league.

Gerald Brenan foundation based in Alhaurín el Grande, is dedicated to the study of the English writer, who spent the last years of his life in this town,bequeathing all his works to the municipality Alhaurin.