Salobreña Romería puts horses centre stage

Horse lovers have a date for the diary as Salobreña prepares for its traditional Romería del Sur on Sunday, October 4.

Held as part of the town’s Fiestas Patronales in honour of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, the celebration brings together riders, horses, carriages and the procession accompanying the religious festivities.

Salobreña Town Hall has now opened registration for anyone wanting to take part on horseback. Applications must be made at the Town Hall by Wednesday, September 30, between 9am and 2pm.

Different participation categories are available, including rider, horse and carriage, giving horse enthusiasts ways to join the event.

What horse riders need to know

Applicants must provide the application form, the horse’s documentation, insurance papers and the owner’s DNI identification. Under-18 riders must also provide the DNI of a parent or legal guardian.

Facilities will be provided for horses at the event site, while riders must use the designated access points and follow instructions from organisers and the Local Police.

Horses will not be allowed into the beach areas where the carriages, stage, bars and other public attractions are located. After Mass, access along the seafront will only be permitted on the authorised route and when accompanied by the Local Police.

A Costa Tropical celebration

The riders will accompany the Romería procession dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Rosario, following the route and safety instructions laid down for the day.

Salobreña’s council has encouraged horse enthusiasts to take part, describing the Romería del Sur as an important part of the town’s traditional celebrations and giving riders a central role in the day.

Anyone planning to bring a horse should therefore get their paperwork sorted early rather than leave registration until the last minute.

For visitors and residents who enjoy horses, Spanish fiestas or watching the procession pass through town, Sunday, October 4, should be one to put in the diary.