In July, the streets of Vera will be filled with colour, joy and acceptance for all when it celebrates Pride. From July 6 to 11, Vera Town Hall will host a varied programme of events from cinema screenings to creative competitions, all leading up to the main event of Saturday’s pride parade.

Celebrating its tenth edition, Vera Pride 2026 is set to be its biggest and best yet, bringing together residents, visitors and the LGBTQ+ community for a week of entertainment, visibility and celebration.

Film screenings, competitions and family-friendly events

To start the week, Vera Playa will screen several queer Spanish films: “My Dearest Señorita” on Monday 6, “I Also Found Happy Ladybugs” on Tuesday 7, and “My Emptiness and I” on Wednesday 8. These screenings offer an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ stories through Spanish cinema while encouraging conversation and inclusion.

Things get competitive on Thursday 9, when contestants gather for the highly anticipated High-Heel Race and Hand Bag Throw. Contestants will demonstrate speed, agility and strength as they sprint in stilettos and swing their designer accessories in what is sure to be one of the week’s most entertaining activities. A live DJ set will keep the atmosphere lively as spectators cheer on competitors throughout the afternoon.

The party continues into Friday with a foam party in the plaza of the Zimbali Hotel, offering the perfect way to enjoy the summer sunshine before the weekend’s headline event.

Vera Pride takes centre stage

The week concludes on Saturday with the highly anticipated Vera Pride Parade. Made up of colourfully decorated floats, performers, local organisations and members of the LGBTQ+ community, the parade will depart from Avenida Alicante before winding through the streets of Vera Playa and finishing at the Naturist Hotel.

With music, dancing and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the route, the parade promises to be a memorable celebration of equality, diversity and community spirit.

Vera has become one of Andalucía’s leading LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, and the annual Pride celebrations have grown steadily over the last decade, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Whether you’re visiting Vera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable summer, everyone is welcome to join in, show their support and celebrate.

Just down the road from Albox, Serón is setting up the tents, preparing the stage and sharpening the knives, ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Serón Ham and Sausage Fair.

For thirty years, on the first weekend of July, people have gathered in Serón to sample its most important exports: ham, sausage and cured meats. Each year the festival has grown, from hundreds of attendees to thousands filling the streets for a weekend of delicious food, great music and even better company.

Serón Ham and Sausage Fair celebrates 30th anniversary edition

This year, on July 3 and 4, the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone Serón’s Mayor, Manuel Martinez described as a “special and significant” moment for the town. As such, organisers have some big surprises up their sleeves for what is sure to be the biggest edition yet.

Beyond potential surprises, Serón’s Ham and Sausage festival is defined by three exciting activities.

Spain’s finest ham carvers compete

Firstly, on Friday, ham carvers from across Spain will demonstrate their precision and skill in a traditional ham carving competition. Serón’s ham carving competition serves as a qualifying round in the national contest, meaning this isn’t just gastronomic exhibition, it’s a high-stakes battle as carvers compete to secure their spot.

With technique, speed and presentation all under scrutiny, the event promises plenty of drama as each participant aims to impress both judges and spectators alike.

Taste local produce at the Serón Food Festival

The party really gets going on Saturday. Spend the evening perusing stalls and sampling a wide selection of produce, everything from cured meats to artisanal honey and local wines. Serón’s cured meat is some of the best in the world. This annual festival serves not only to promote the product, but to share its prestige with the whole town.

Hundreds of kilos of ham will be served throughout the weekend, but organisers have done their best to keep prices affordable, set to cover costs rather than maximise profits.

Live music and entertainment at Serón Rock Festival

Finally, with a full stomach and high spirits, attendees will “go ham” at the mythic Rock Festival. Vintash, a new concept orchestra, returns as the leading act to keep the celebration going long into the night.

It is the perfect finale to a weekend that celebrates Serón’s culinary heritage, community spirit and lively atmosphere.

La Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) ha señalado este miércoles que los pronósticos apuntan a que el evento de calor por encima de lo normal que está afectando a gran parte de la Europa occidental continuará durante dos semanas. A través de una nota, la OMM ha advertido de que el continente se está enfrentando a “una ola de calor sin precedentes a finales de junio” que está afectando “a millones de personas en Europa, con repercusiones en las actividades económicas, las infraestructuras, la agricultura y los ecosistemas”.

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