Rincón de la Victoria

Rincón de la Victoria is a charming destination on the eastern Costa del Sol, with almost 9 kilometres of stunning beaches, from Cala del Moral to Torre de Benagalbón. Several remains have been found here, such as Roman baths and mosaics. In addition the Phoenicians left a cultural footprint where you can see an emblematic "Phoenician eye" painted on the boats.

Tradition, Flavour and Charm in the Heart of Axarquia

Rincón de la Victoria is a destination full of history, culture and beauty, from its beaches to its historical monuments.

Easter Week Rincón de la Victoria

Holy Week is an intense time during which the brotherhoods of Rincón de la Victoria and its urban centres show their devotion and tradition through processions through the streets of the municipality.

Easter Week in Rincon de la Frontera officially begins with the processional departure of the Guild of Santísimo Cristo Crucificado y María Santísima de los Dolores de Rincón de la Victoria (Holy Crucified Christ and Holy Mary of Sorrows of Rincón de la Victoria).

Holy Saturday

  • Images:
    • Christ Crucified: a sculpture from the Olot Workshops, donated in 1970 by the Reparatory Sisters.
    • Virgen de los Dolores: an anonymous image from the 18th century, whose mantle was embroidered by María Dolores Jiménez Bravo, a local resident and member of the brotherhood.
  • TourDeparture from the Parish Church and procession along the Paseo Marítimo.

Good Friday-La Cala del Moral

The Brotherhood of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Santísimo Cristo Crucificado and María Santísima de los Dolores of La Cala del Moral will make its processional procession on Good Friday. This brotherhood, created in 1927, currently has almost 600 members and has the particularity of being both a Passion Brotherhood and a Brotherhood of Glory, with the Virgen del Rosario, whose feast day is celebrated on 7 October, as its patron saint.

All processions will be accompanied by the Asociación Músico Cultural Banda de Música Rincón de la Victoria (Rincón de la Victoria Music Band Association), who will add a musical touch to these emotional moments.

The Axarquia town of Rincón de la Victoria forms part of the Sun and Avocado Route of Rincón de Rincón in the Axarquía-Costa del Sol region.

Rincón de la Victoria is a key destination in the Eastern Costa del Sol and the Axarquia region which combines a unique prehistoric heritage with extensive family beaches and a vibrant seafood gastronomy. The Treasure Cave is one of only three known caves of marine origin in the world and the only one in Europe. It stands out for its underground rooms and natural lakes.

 

Tradition, Flavour and Charm in the Heart of Axarquia

Geography

Area: 28 km2, Altitude: 8m

Climate

Average Temperature: 18ºC, Sunshine Hours: 2980h/year, Rainfall: 480 l/m2

City Council

952402300, www.rincondelavictoria.com

Gentilicio

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Population

Total: 21721, Men: 10842, Women: 10879

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Contact information

Telephone

952402300

Address

www.rincondelavictoria.com

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