Festivals of the area - July
 Urta
Festival de Rota (last weekend in July):
This festival celebrates the most popular fish of Rota, the
urta (rockfish). As well as stalls selling urta dishes of
every kind, there is also dancing, a large funfair and live
music.
Dia del Virgin de Carmen - Puerto del Santa Maria (16 July):
The image of this seaside town’s patron saint is paraded
through the streets before the local fishermen take her out
to sea for a blessing. Plenty of festivities around the town.
Jazz Festival de Sanlucar (dates vary – mid July):
A series of popular open air jazz concerts held around Sanlucar
over a three day weekend, featuring Spanish and international
jazz groups and soloists.
Jazz Festival del Puerto de Santa Maria (dates vary –
mid July):
A series of popular open air jazz concerts held around El
Puerto de Santa Maria over a three day weekend, featuring
Spanish and international jazz groups and soloists.
Classical and popular concerts in the Alcazar, Jerez (throughout
July and August):
Held in the grounds of the 13th century Alcazar, these popular
concerts feature a wide range of music, from pop to folk to
classical.
Flamenco Jueves y Flamenco Viernes (from the end of July
and throughout August):
Every Thursday (Jueves) night in Cadiz and every Friday (Viernes)
night in Jerez, these open air Flamenco concerts begin on
the last Thursday/Friday in July and continue to the end of
August. Featuring famous singers, guitarist and dancers.
Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcazar (throughout July):
This series of music concerts, some classical, some contemporary
music is held in the beautiful gardens of the royal palace
of Sevilla. These concerts run throughout July.
Don’t forget that there’ll also be
a range of special art events and exhibitions, classical concerts
and operas, dance shows and top sporting events to see during
this month. Contact Camino Holidays for details.
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