Gaucin Festivals:

Easter Sunday

Toro de Cuerda

A bull runs through barricaded streets, enraged and chased by chaps who haven't slept much the night before. In the afternoon, a bullock suffers the same experience, allegedly for children...

www.torodecuerdadegaucin.es

Last two weekends in May and weekdays between:

Art Festival

Over the last 100 years the village has attracted many artists: there is an exhibition at the old Convent and 20 artists host open studios. Good stuff.

www.artgaucin.com

24 June

Las Candelas de San Juan

In the countryside around Gaucin, a traditional riding, dancing, eating and drinking day of celebration.

Last weekend in July

Genal Valley Flamenco Festval

Rounds off in the village

Second week in August:

Virgin of the Snows

Lots of events celebrating the Virgin of the Snows

7 and 8 September:

Fiera de Santo Niño

A weekend fiesta for the patron saint, Santo Nino.