June 11 to 14 Fiestas in the Alhama de Murcia village of El Cañarico

Music, merriment and plenty of food in honour of San Antonio de Pádua

The village of El Cañarico, which lies at the foot of the Sierra de Carrascoy on the RM-603 road leading to Murcia from Mazarrón, is holding its annual fiestas in honour of San Antonio de Padua from June 12 to 15.

The program of events in the 2026 fiestas includes the following:

Thursday June 11

21.30: Buns and hot chocolate for all in the church of El Cañarico, in honour of San Antonio de Padua.

Friday June 12

21.30: Traditional “migas” competition, with local attempting to win the award for the best dish on the day. Beer and cold drinks are also served, an evening for all the family! Prize winners are announced at 22.30.

23.00: Live music from Dúo Campoamor accompanies a raffle with super prizes.

Saturday June 13

20.00: Children’s Day begins with monitors overseeing games, trampolines and the like, and popcorn and cold drinks are provided along with a snack.

23.00: Live music with Duo Serendipity, come and dance the night away!

00.30: Time for a little relaxation with churros and hot chocolate before the night ends with a firework display in honour of San Antonio.

Sunday June 14

10.30: A day for car and bike enthusiasts as the Cañarico team celebrates its birthday with a motorbike breakfast, with live music from cover band Bukera and Plan Murdock.

19.30: Choral Mass in honour of San Antonio and the Virgen del Carmen (inside the church).

20.00: A procession of the figure of San Antonio de Padua is followed by a snack at the church of El Cañarico.

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or go to the home page of Alhama Today.