Feria de San Miguel

Despite being overcast, windy and with the forecast of rain, we decided to drive to Arcos de la Frontera to see the Feria de San Miguel, advertised as being on between the 25th and 28th September.

Setting off at eleven, we arrived in Arcos just under an hour later and parked at the bottom of town. We started up towards the centre of the old town, heading towards the Plaza del Cabildo and it's stunning views over the countryside beyond.

The view from the Mirador (viewpoint) above.

The Iglesia de Santa Maria at the opposite end of the square from the viewpoint.

The weather forecast had by now come true and a steady light rain began to fall.

Ominously, we could not hear the sound of music or any other indication that a Feria was taking place so we headed back down town looking for a café.
We noticed that a lot of the traffic was heading out of town so after coffee we walked back to the car and followed the same route.

We drove for five minutes or so, getting totally lost and seeing no sign of the Feria.

We stopped in a park area and Anne jumped out to ask directions from a lady who was passing by. Meanwhile, from the park I took these couple of pictures showing Arcos sitting atop a sheer cliff face.

The Castillo de los Arcos is on the left and the Iglesia de San Pedro to the right.

Looking down from this viewpoint we could also see the Feria ground below. So back to the car to try and get closer to the site.

Finally finding a parking spot we walked the short distance to the Feria site to find everything apart from a few bars closed!!.

So just a couple of pics of the near empty site.

Slightly disappointed and a little damper, we headed back to the car and home. I just wish advertised events would have some indication of timings.........even as vague as morning, afternoon or night would help.

Still, never mind. It was nice to get out and no doubt we will return next year......at night!.