The events will begin on Wednesday 15th of July with a Mass at 20:00 in the Santa Teresa parish church. The parish priest of La Cala, Fernando Luque, explained that “we will bless some scapulars and celebrate our devotion to the Virgen del Carmen, which has such a rich history, such deep spirituality and such profound meaning”.

The main day will be Thursday 16th of July, with Mass, also at 20:00, followed by the procession of the patron saint of sailors through the streets of La Cala. The procession will make a stop along the way, as tradition dictates, upon reaching the sea, where the image will be carried by boat and will bless the waters. Afterwards, the procession will return to the church.

As in the previous year, the choir of the Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno from Alhaurín El Grande will take part in the Mass. The Mijas Municipal Band will also take part in the procession, alongside other details which the organisers are still finalising. In addition, there will be musical performances, such as that by the dance group from the Agrupación Folclórica Sur de Andalucía, directed by Rafi Cuevas, in collaboration with the Calle Torremolinos Neighbourhood Association, who will perform during the procession, specifically on Calle Torremolinos. Furthermore, following the return of the Virgin from the sea, at Plaza de El Torreón, Javier de Ana María on guitar and María Barea on vocals will perform the Salve hymn in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen.

Route

As for the procession route to be followed by the patron saint of sailors, after leaving the church, the image will proceed along Calle Marbella, Calle Ronda and Calle Torremolinos, enter the sea, reach Plaza de El Torreón after emerging from the waters off La Cala, continue along Calle Marbella and return to the Church of Santa Teresa de Jesús.