Axarquia
Nerja San Isidro Romeria 2026, horses, flamenco and DJs for huge celebration
Nerja will explode into celebration mode on Friday, May 15, with revellers, horse riders and decorated carts flooding the streets for the famous Romeria de San Isidro 2026. Held in honour of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, this special event celebrates the agricultural heritage with a bit of everything, music, dancing and traditional festivities.
Nerja streets will fill with joy
At 11am the day will kick off at the Church of El Salvador, where a special mass will be held with performances from Los Ortigosa and the traditional giving of fruits in honour of San Isidro Labrador. Folk groups from Nerja and Maro will then perform outside the church before the pilgrimage sets off at midday.
Hundreds of pilgrims dressed in flamenco outfits and traditional Andalusian costume will join horse riders, ox carts, tractors and flower-covered carriages for the colourful route towards the Cueva de Nerja. The streets filled with music, dancing and cheering crowds will support the procession through the town until around 3pm.
From noon till night at Nerja Caves
As the pilgrims arrive to place the image of San Isidro into the saint’s hermitage at the Nerja Caves, traditional dances by the Christian David Callejon group will be there to greet them
Activity areas have been set up for everyone to be able to take part with a youth entertainment zone, children’s attractions and a specially prepared horse area for riders and equestrian displays.
The party continues in the stunning cave fairground where music, DJs and dance performances will be pushing the celebrations from afternoon to evening. DJ Pepe Mesa, DJ Monchi and DJ Dani Gonzalez will keep you dancing and entertained at this exciting outdoor fiesta.
Transport has been considered to make the day run smoothly with special shuttle buses between Nerja town centre and the cave complex operating from 12pm until 11.30pm for visitors attending the event.
The Romeria de San Isidro in Nerja is Friday, May 15 from 11am, for more information visit the Nerja town hall website.
Get ready for a fun filled, late night, full-volume rock fest when The Killer Rockets hit the stage at Sala Rockefeller in Nerja on Friday, May 15. Entry is free for this one for the night owls who like to dance, sing and party well into the early hours.
Local rock cover band returns to Sala Rockefeller
If you haven’t seen or heard them before, The Killer Rockets are a popular Malaga-based rock cover band who perform up and down the coast with their set lists of classic well-known international rock tracks from several decades. In it you will find a huge variety of all the favourites from bands such as Muse, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Kings Of Leon, Blur, Maroon 5, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, The Cure, Backstreet Boys, Rihanna, Pixies, Rage Against the Machine, Coldplay or Elvis Presley among many others.
They are no strangers to Sala Rockefeller and have a great reputation and following who keep coming back for more each time they perform.The Killer Roekst also perform on larger stage events at festivals and public functions, take private bookings, including weddings, corporate events and celebrations. If you like what you see and can’t get enough. you can, you can support the band further by purchasing some of their merchandise.
Sala Rockefeller’s weekly live music in Nerja
Sala Rockefeller Nerja rarely has a dull moment with live music and entertainment nearly every night of the week, with a programme full of amazing live bands, DJ sessions, Karaoke and themed nights to keep you constantly entertained.
Event details
- Artist: The Killer Rockets
- Venue: Sala Rockefeller, Calle El Chaparil 7, Nerja
- Date: Friday 15 May
- Time: 11pm
- Price: FREE
For more information on the band you can check out their oficial website. For information on Sala Rockefeller visit their social media channels
Diners who value honest, sincere, down-to-earth cooking should head to this family-run spot in the working port of Caleta de Velez for dishes that taste of the sea itself. Sebastián MartĂn and Lourdes Villalobos, once owners of their own fishing boat, opened ChinchĂn Puerto after selling the vessel to focus on serving the very same catch they used to land. The name comes from a longstanding family nickname, and every element stays rooted in that seafaring past.
Couldn’t be fresher. Couldn’t be tastier
Products arrive daily from the local fish auction, displayed in a cabinet so customers see exactly what came off the boats hours earlier. Chefs write the available species on a blackboard each morning, then prepare many fish in three distinct styles from the same specimen: pan-fried, roasted, and served raw as sashimi. This approach lets guests compare textures and flavours without waste, a detail regulars mention with enthusiasm. Another unique one is the Russian salad. Many expats find it strange that this dish is such an obsession in Spain, but here, they have gone one step further, earning recognition as the best in Spain back in 2020 thanks to its creamy base topped with baby shrimp sautéed in their own juices.
Service feels knowledgeable yet relaxed, with staff often able to name the specific boat that landed the catch. Tables on the terrace look straight across the marina, where working vessels bob beside yachts, creating a lived-in maritime backdrop that feels far removed from polished resort dining. Conversation flows easily here, whether over lunch or a quieter evening meal.
Expect to pay in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with most main courses falling between fifteen and €30 and a full meal for two with wine reaching around €80 to €150. But this restaurant is for special occasions. Quality justifies the outlay for many, though portions reward sharing. Bookings prove essential, particularly at weekends or during summer evenings, as the limited seats fill quickly through online systems.
Crisp whites from nearby Axarquia vineyards cut through the richness of grilled octopus or clams, while a local rosé complements the borriquete or quisquillas de arrastre. Those who try the clams or the three-way fish preparations can’t help but return for more.
Practical details
ChinchĂn Puerto occupies spaces 3A and 4A at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Velez. Call +34 952 03 04 43 or reserve via Resy or CoverManager. The kitchen closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, opens for lunch Wednesday to Sunday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, and adds dinner service on Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30pm to 11.30pm.
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