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December 3 to 8 Annual fiestas in the Caravaca village of Archivel
Plenty of hearty warm food in the high plateau of Caravaca as the December fiestas come to Archivel!
The village of Archivel in the high ground of the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz is holding its annual fiestas in honour of Santa Barbara between 3rd and 8th December, spanning the long holiday weekend and including activities for all ages related to culture, gastronomy, religion and leisure.
On 4th December, the Feast Day of the patron, there is a traditional floral offering and of course the procession of a figure representing Saint Barbara, while other highlights include concerts and a local tapas route.
The schedule for the weekend includes the following:
Wednesday December 3
20.00: Local meat products are served in the Salón Social, followed by live copla music with Verónica Lozano and then traditional dancing.
22.30: A competition to see who makes the best “chapurrao” and coffee liqueur, with a prize for the winner!
Thursday December 4
9.30: The official firecracker starts the fiestas, followed by a musical parade through the village.
10.00: The church bells are tolled.
12.00: Floral offering to Santa Bárbara, followed by Mass and a float parade.
19.00: A procession features the figures of Santa Bárbara and the Virgen de la Esperanza, with music from the town band of Caravaca and an impressive firework display.
Friday December 5
12.00: Cold beer for all in the main square.
14.00: A giant paella at the “muralla”.
19.30: The traditional “Carrera de cintas”, a test of dexterity on bikes or horses!
22.30: Musical parade in the streets.
23.45: A treat to warm yourself up now that the cold December evenings are here, with the migas competition in the Salón Social. The music lasts right through until the early hours!
Saturday December 6
10.30: The figure of Santa Bárbara is taken in a Romería from the church to Campo de Arriba.
13.00: Holy Mass.
14.00: More hearty food in the shape of a stew!
16.00: Santa Bárbara returns from her trip on the shoulders of the faithful.
19.00: Winter Festival Archivel, a night of DJ music!
21.00: Roast potatoes and garlic for all in the main square. Both children and adults compete to see who makes the best garlic mayonnaise!
Sunday December 7
11.00: Children’s play area with bouncy castles, face-painting and the like.
12.00: Firewood is collected for the evening bonfire.
14.30: Tapas route in the Salón Social, snack and a small beer for just 2 euros!
17.00: Live music from The F&V Band.
20.00: The bonfire is lit to prepare dinner for everyone in the Plaza!
22.00: Bingo, followed by fireworks.
Monday December 8, the national holiday to mark the Day of the Immacuilate Conception
9.30: Musical parade in the streets.
10.00: The church bells are tolled.
12.00: An offering of food is made before Mass, which is followed by a float parade.
18.00: Glow Party, with guest DJS.
20.00: The final firework display marks the end of the fiestas!
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the local tourist office (telephone 968 702424) or go to the home page of Caravaca Today.
