Summer Feria

In the past Manilva, Sabinillas and Castillo de la Duquesa had their own summer feria, normally held around their respective Saint's Days. As from 2004 this has changed. Instead of three small fairs there will be one big feria held at the new fairground (recinto ferial) on the Sabinillas-Roman Baths road (turn off at the Gran Bar roundabout).

The Summer fair is held in the second week of August (this year from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th) and features a funfair, market and plenty of food and drink. There will also be music and entertainment including big name acts from the Spanish music world.

Here is the full programme for 2006

Wednesday, 9th August

22:30h Switching on of the Fairground lights. Cheap rides on the fair for children.

23:00h Inauguration of the Official Marquee.

23:30h Coronation of the Fair Queens and Maids.

24:30h International chart toppers 'Los del Rio' perform live followed by music and dancing until the early hours with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Tarantinos'.

Thursday, 10th August

14:00h Traditional cookery competition.

22:00h Performance by the Municipal Flamenco School.

23:00h Performance by the local Flamenco Group 'Embrujo' (Those of you attended the Flamenco evening at the Golf Club will remember their excellent performance.

24:00h Concert by Spanish singer 'Merche'. This 32-year-old from Cadiz is one of Spain's top performers. Followed by music and dancing until the early hours with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Tarantinos'.

Friday, 11th August

17:00h Grand Procession through the Streets of Castillo, Sabinillas and Manilva.

• 17:00h Departs from the Castle in Castillo
• 18:00h Departs from the children's playground at the end of the Duquesa/Sabinillas stretch of promenade
• 20:00h Departs from the roundabout at the beginning of Manilva Town.
• (All these times are approximate)

22:00h Music and dancing with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Tarantinos'.

24:00h Singer guitarist Manu Tenorio, finalist on Spain's version of Pop Idol 'Operacion Triunfo', performs on the main stage followed by music and dancing until the early hours with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Tarantinos'.

Saturday, 12th August

17:00h Children's Fiesta in the main marquee - fun and activities with a performance by Maria Figueroa - star of Spanish TV's 'Menuda Noche' (more details soon)

22:00h Music and dancing with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Voodoo'.

24:00h Another big name from the Spanish and International music scene when Luz Casals presents her live show from the main stage followed by music and dancing until the early hours with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Tarantinos'.

Sunday, 13th August

22:00h Music and dancing with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Voodoo'.

24:00h Highlight of the week, well for the girls certainly, must be the performance by Venezuelan heart throb Carlos Baute live on the main stage followed by music and dancing until the early hours with the resident bands 'Los Idolos' and 'Tarantinos'.