September in Gaucín

September in Gaucín

September is a special month for the people of Gaucin. Close to our heart and a big part of our tradition, are the festivities in honour of the Holy Child and St John of God. The festivities are celebrated annually on 7th & 8th September. As part of the...
Gaucin Feria 2024

Gaucin Feria 2024

This year the calendar dictates that the first day of our feria falls on the first day of August and so marks the start of the annual celebrations in Honour of our Patroness, the Virgin de Las Nieves.So, turn off the alarm clock and let’s leave our most mundane...
JULY IN GAUCÍN IS CULTURE

JULY IN GAUCÍN IS CULTURE

Gaucín’s 2024 Cultural Week kicks off this Friday July 12th with the inauguration of Pepe Barroso’s retrospective exhibition in the Centro Cultural Convento. Then every day through to Saturday July 22nd we have a packed agenda of music, sport and cultural activities...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN GAUCIN 2024

CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN GAUCIN 2024

Gaucin, the balcoy of the Serranía offers visitors a wide range of cultural activities and fiestas to enjoy.There is something to do throughout the year, but of course the Spring and Summer is when we have our most complete program, with something for all ages and...
Christmas 2023

Christmas 2023

On wednesday December 6th Gaucin launches its program of celebrations for the Christmas Season 2023. We begin with the turning on of the lights on Wednesday night  followed by the annual presentation of the Writers of Gaucín Short stories and poems in the Cultural...
Encuentro Gastronómico

Encuentro Gastronómico

Gaucín is set to come alive with a packed weekend offering a full menu of good food, drink and live music. Jointly organized by the town hall´s tourism and culture departments, 11 of the villages bars and restaurants will take part in the event.Spread over three days,...
Corcho Valle del Genal Flamenco Festival.

Corcho Valle del Genal Flamenco Festival.

In the spring of 1997, a Flamenco festival was held at the Águila castle in which flamenco fans from the region performed. Thus, beginning that which was later known as the Corcho Valle del Genal flamenco festival. Due to the success of this flamenco festival, it was...
Art Gaucín.Open Studios 2023

Art Gaucín.Open Studios 2023

The stunning white villages of Andalucia have inspired artists for centuries. Gaucín, perched on the balcony of the Serranía de Ronda, is steeped in history and charm, making it one of the region’s most enchanting destinations. A picturesque little village in Málaga...
Fiesta del Santo Niño

Fiesta del Santo Niño

The fiestas in honour of Santo Niño and San Juan de Diós are celebrated every year in Gaucín on the 7th and 8th of September. These celebrations are perhaps those that are most loved by Gauciñeros and the processions are certainly some of the most beautiful. But...
Feria  2022

Feria 2022

Our feria is coming up very soon and we are so very excited! From this Thursday 4th August to Sunday 7th August, Gaucin offers endless entertainment and fun. Come and join us...
Toro de cuerda de Gaucín

Toro de cuerda de Gaucín

The popular “Toro de Cuerda” or roped bull run is celebrated in Gaucin each year on Easter Sunday. It is perhaps the most well known Festival of Gaucín attracting thousands of spectators from far and wide. It is also one of the festivals most loved by the locals,...
28F. Andalucia´s day

28F. Andalucia´s day

Every February 28 Andalusians celebrate the Day of Andalusia. A festivity where white and green flags adorn the balconies of houses in towns and cities and children eat bread with oil and sugar in schools. The Junta de Andalucía celebrates this day with institutional...
Christmas in Gaucín

Christmas in Gaucín

For several years a group of women from Gaucin have dedicated the months leading up to Christmas to make the village look even more beautiful. The “Crochet Group” makes Christmas trees using one of the oldest weaving techniques that we know;  the crochet....
Traditional Christmas Sweets of Gaucin: Alfajores

Traditional Christmas Sweets of Gaucin: Alfajores

When we talk about Christmas we talk about family, celebrations, friends, gifts, illusion … and how could it be otherwise, when we talk about Christmas we talk about Christmas sweets.In Spain these include the traditional Polvorones, Mantecados, and Tortas de...
All Saints

All Saints

As we approach Todos los Santos (All Saints) the days are getting shorter and the cold is settling in;and nature, after the summer, enters a time of transition and death. Thus, it is no surprise that since ancient times many cultures established a day of remembrance...
Castillo del Águila (Eagle Castle)

Castillo del Águila (Eagle Castle)

Winter: October 1 – May 30:10:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday)Summer: June 1 – September 30: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Daily.The Castillo del Águila (Eagle Castle) stands on a hard...