SAN ISIDRO 15TH MAY NERJA
The day dedicated to San Isidro, patron saint of farmers and laborers, revolves around local farmers giving thanks to San Isidro and asking for good fortune in the coming year.
In Nerja the celebrations begin the night of the 14th with the party starting at the Nerja Caves at around 21:30 however this is just a precursor to the next day. On the 15th the day begins with the religious aspects of the event. A mass is given in the church of El Salvador on the Balcón de Europa at 11:00. This is followed by tributes in front of the church by a number of local groups. From here, the procession or Romeria de San Isidro begins. A statue of the saint is put on a simple cart normally decorated by flowers and pulled by oxen to the Nerja Caves.