Celebration day of the Cross , on the 3rd of May , “ Día de la Cruz”

It is a colourful celebration, full of the atmosphere that corresponds the arrival of summer.

The people of Almuñecar use lavish imagination to design the crosses that give this day its name. There are prizes to be one for the best Cross both for children and adults alike. If you look carefully you will see an apple with a pair of scissors stuck in it, this is typical in Granada and is called a “pero” (but). It is placed in front of the cross for those who wish to criticize something so that nobody can say “The cross is very nice but…” and it works!

Houses are turned inside out as the streets are decorated with rugs and sofas, bars and seating areas. The locals dress in their finest Flamenco outfits and visit all the crosses stopping for a dance a drink and tapa at the make shift bars. Amble through the streets taking in all the sights and sounds, you will get drawn in by the sheer fun of it all, guaranteed!