New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) celebrations in the Axarquia.
There’s nothing like seeing in the new year on your local plaza in Spain. Live music, a cup of champagne and the fun of gulping down 12 grapes at midnight. Most towns do organise something but here’s a list of those who have been organised enough to publicise their New Year’s Eve events!

Alcaucín
Celebrations start from 11.30 in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Toast in the New Year with a glass of Cava and 12 grapes, (try and eat them all by the time the bells chime 12 o-clock – I bet you can’t!). You’ll also be handed a goody bag, so a great one for the whole family.
Alfarnate
From midnight welcome in the New Year with a toast of Champagne and live music. on the Plaza de la Constitución.
Colmenar
From 11:00 pm on the Plaza de España
Frigiliana
From 11:00 pm on the Plaza de las 3 Culturas, a party with live music plus the traditional grapes and a toast of Cava.
Maro
Plaza de la Iglesia, end of year Fiesta with grapes and a toast of Cava.
Nerja
From 11:00 pm at the Balcon de Europa. With fireworks and live music.
Sedella
Fiesta in the Salón de usos Múltiples ‘Blas Infante’ with grapes, toast of champagne and fireworks.
