San Isidro is Nerja’s patron saint, and story has it that although he was a peasant agricultural worker his generosity was legendary
His effigy normally resides at the caves of Nerja but he is brought into town to the church of El Salvador before the big event on the 15th may
This is Nerja’s biggest fiesta with pretty much the whole town taking part, the only chance to see horses and their rider in their very best attire on the town’s streets.
The procession makes its way from the church on the Balcon to the caves of Nerja (at Maro funnily enough) and the effigy of San Idsidro is drawn by oxen.
The procession takes around 3 hours with regular stops for refreshments; a great place to watch is near the new Capistrano roundabout near the restaurant el Fuentes on the road to Maro. After you leave here the only other bar/restaurant on the way is La Entrada at the entrance to Maro, great for a quick drink or snack and maybe get a bottle of water before the last ten minutes or so walk up to the Caves.
We have now visited Nerja twice when Nerja celebrated San Isidro and I must say its a really nice "fiesta".
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