| On the
evening of July 16, in the fishing villages and towns up and down the Coast,
the much-loved effigy of Virgen del Carmen is not only paraded through
the streets but also taken for a spin round the bay on a flower-adorned
boat, accompanied by a flotilla of "jábegas" (fishing boats) - which
are blessed for the coming year in the process. Brass bands play, crowds
clap, rockets shoot off and fireworks fill the late dusk sky. Here is a
selection of scenes from the event this year.
The photo gallery shows the
boats going out to join the flotilla, and then the boats returning with
the Virgen on board - and the ensuing parade. Click
to start the slideshow. Please note that these photos are
copyright of All Spain Accommodation.
For full viewing pleasure, press F11
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