The municipality of Almonaster la Real will travel to the past once again to immerse itself in an authentic trip to Al-Andalus during the 19th edition of the Islamic Cultural Festival. The town, which this year has been included in the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain, will fill its narrow streets with the magic and charm of the Islamic culture. The event has become a known destination in recent years of cultural and family tourism in the Sierra and marks the beginning of the autumn season in the region, a time that stands out for the increase in the number of visitors.

In addition to the impressive natural environment and the heritage beauty of Almonaster la Real, the municipality offers during the Islamic festival an extensive program of cultural, academic, recreational and festive activities for the enjoyment of all audiences. Once more the music, street entertainment and gastronomy, will flood the most central streets of the town. From the City Council a great effort has been done as well in recent years to promote the most educated and enlightened side the for Festival to continue deepening in an pariod of history that has left an important legacy in our culture.

Hundreds of visitors will enjoy this great celebration that becomes richer each year with life that fills the streets of the town and the environment of the Mezquita, which will, as it could not be otherwise, become the centre of this peculiar Andalusian village.

COMPLETE PROGRAM OF THE XIX ISLAMIC CULTURAL FESTIVAL:

SEVILLE MOSQUE FOUNDATION’S PROGRAMME DURING THE XIX ISLAMIC CULTURAL FESTIVAL: