The most important religious celebrations in Roquetas is
in honour of the Virgen del Carmen and Saint Ann, on 25
and 26 July, with a maritime procession with all the vessels
of the area decorated all along the coast.
On 7 October the Patron Saint´s festivity is celebrated,
in honour of the Virgen del Rosario with an open-air dance,
a moto vehicle Gymkhana and prizes. .
The night of San Juan (St.John) is celebrated on 23 June,
along the whole coast with bonfires that splash the crowded
beaches with light and colour.
Easter in Roquetas de Mar has become one of the most important
festivities in the Province. The brotherhood of the Virgin
de los Dolores stands out due to the artistic quality of
its images.
On 28 December the traditional festivity of the "Moragas"
is celebrated on our beaches, when both our people and visitors
get together to enjoy typical grilled fish and meat.
