Marbella: Second week in June

La Feria de San Bernabe at Marbella. This colourful event is a riotous combination of flamenco music, parades of horsemen and women, of the typical dances of Andalusia, and of pop music for the young. Celebrations where the smell of orange blossom drenches La Plaza de los Naranjos, and citizens and visitors throng the Old Town's streets, squares and bars from early morning. Strangers shake hands to show their friendship and respect, toast each other with a glass of wine, and continue celebrating far into the night.