February. Carnival, when the nights in Salobreña are a time for fiesta, masks and Carnival lights.

28 February. Andalusia Day, celebrated with enthusiasm in Salobreña, where the streets are decorated in green and white (the colours of Andalusia).

April. Holy Week, when processions move slowly up and down steep slopes among the ever-present fragrance of incense. The processions take place in an atmosphere of respect and admiration, with participants and spectators living this unique experience until early hours of the morning. One of the most unusual is the procession La soledad, on Good Friday, in which all the participants are women

3 May. Crosses of May. When crosses are decorated with flowers and become a meeting place for neighbours, friends and visitors, a time for music, dance and gaiety; the colour of spectacular costumes combines magically with the sweet perfume of innumerable flowers.

24-29 June. St John and St Peter. A week of fiestas in late June, with concerts and entertainment for all, residents and visitors, the young and the not so young.

16 July. In honour of the Virgin Carmen, with a seaborne procession, followed by music, dance and fun.

August. Local fiestas in the areas of La Caleta and La Guardia.

7 October. Procession in honour of the Virgin of the Rosary, from the village down to the beach, where residents and visitors enjoy a day of music, food and drink.