Fiesta de la Vendimia Manilva (2nd and 3rd September 2023)

The grape harvest festival, Fiesta de la Vendimia, is celebrated in Manilva, Andalucia, southern Spain, in the first weekend of September.

By Nick Nutter | Updated 17 Aug 2023 | Málaga | Events | Login to add to YOUR Favourites or Read Later

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Manilva Vineyard

This is Manilva's liveliest event in the calendar. The Fiesta de la Vendimia Manilva is to celebrate the gathering in of the grape harvest. The grape treading is a typical event during the harvest. The first grape juice of the year is extracted and offered to friends and visitors.

Street food

The Wine Harvest in Manilva is unique on the Costa del Sol and takes place at the end of the grape harvest. Of note is the daytime fair, which was held for the first time in 1983.

Programme for the Manilva Wine Festival

Street entertainment

The festivities begin on Friday with cultural and folk events. Starting at ten at night with the traditional Villa de Manilva Flamenco Festival.

Sample the wine

On Saturday, early in the morning, there is a charanga, which runs through the streets of Manilva, announcing the long-awaited party. In the afternoon there is the holy mass in honor of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.

Sunday is the big day starting with a rociera mass, giving thanks for the grape harvest. At sunset, there is a procession of horses, all immaculately groomed, with riders in traditional dress. Then the image of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, the protector of the vineyards, is paraded through the streets, blessing the fields of grape vines.

Finally, the most anticipated moment arrives, treading the grapes to produce the first grape must of the year in the Plaza de la Vendimia. The resulting juice is offered to friends, visitors and families. Naturally there is also an abundance of finished wine from the previous year.

The party continues well into the night.

This Manilva Grape Harvest Festival has been designated a Festival of Provincial Tourist Interest.

Where to Stay in Manilva

During any festival-time, you can expect more visitors and Manilva is no different. For more options, it’s a good idea to book in advance especially if you have specific needs. You’ll find mostly apartment rentals in Manilva. Here are some places to stay you can consider:

• Apartamentos Manilva Green - Located a 10-min walk from Manilva town, this property offers modern apartments with one or two bedrooms. Great value for money.
• Manilva vistas sea views - Simple but comfortable two-bedroom apartment that’s a short walk from the town, ideal if you’re on a budget.
• Small Oasis - Gorgeous three-bedroom apartment that sleeps up to 6 people, with a seaview patio and a pool in the apartment complex.

If you prefer a place by the coast, you can also consider staying in the nearby Puerta de la Duquesa or San Luis de Sabinillas.

Or check out the latest deals in Manilva below.

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More on Manilva

Learn more about the town in our Manilva guide.

And check out these beach towns in Manilva:

• Puerta de la Duquesa
• Castillo de la Duquesa
• San Luis de Sabinillas

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