What’s on in the Almanzora Valley this weekend: the 50th Subida del Mármol, Rock Albox and zombies in Fines
The 50th Subida del Mármol and Ultraligera in Macael, Rock Albox, ‘Zombieland’ in Fines and a wellbeing day in Laroya, with no rain in sight.
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Fifty editions of motorsport in Macael, punk in Albox and zombies in Fines. The weekend arrives packed with plans and with no rain in sight: AEMET, Spain’s state weather agency, forecasts highs of between 24 and 27 degrees in Albox, although at night the thermometer will drop to 11. If you’re going to a concert, take a coat.
Macael
- 50th Subida del Mármol (Marble Hill Climb), on the AL-840. On Friday 23, at 21:00, presentation of the teams at the entrance to the town hall. On Saturday 24, an exhibition at 10:30 and, from 11:00, practice runs and the first two official climbs; on Sunday 25, an exhibition at 8:30 and, from 9:00, the last practice run and the two final climbs. The prizes are presented on Sunday at 15:30 at the Teatro Municipal (municipal theatre). There are 132 entrants, according to Almería Provincial Council, and it is free to watch.
- Take note, residents: the AL-840 will be closed to traffic on Saturday from 9:30 and on Sunday from 8:00, according to the official programme.
- Saturday 24, from 19:00. Mármol & Music Fest, at the Espacio Polivalente Antonio Martínez (multi-purpose hall), El Vaticano: Sedo DJ, Los Bigardos, Lady Ma Belle and Ultraligera, who close their tour of Spain in Macael. It is the musical finale of the anniversary. From €35, plus fees, on giglon.com.
Albox
- Saturday 24, from 20:00. 41st Rock Albox, at the fairground (Recinto Ferial): Kaos Urbano, who are celebrating 30 years, Los de Marras, El Último Ke Zierre, Commando 9mm and La Re Polla. Advance tickets, €15, on bravoentradas.es and at ticket outlets in Albox, Macael, Olula del Río, Fines and Mojácar; on the door, €20.
- Saturday 24. ‘Cantajuegos Coco y Pepe’, the children’s show that opens the All Saints’ pre-fair (pre-feria de Todos los Santos). The time and venue have not been published yet.
- Cinema at the Sala Federico García Lorca. ‘Arriba Tutto’, on Friday at 21:00, on Saturday at 21:30 and on Sunday at 19:00. And on Saturday at 18:00, ‘La Bola Negra’ with English subtitles. Tickets, €6.50.
- Make a note: the Halloween fancy dress competition is on Wednesday 28 and registration closes this Friday 23, according to the residents’ forum Somos Albojenses. The fair switches on its lights on Thursday 29.
Fines
- Sunday 25, 18:30. ‘Zombieland’, starting from the town hall square: a survival game through the streets of the village, in groups and with actors. Tickets, €5, at the town hall, Vayven and Jarana. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult, and all under-18s need a signed authorisation, according to La Comarca.
Laroya
- Sunday 25, from 10:00 to 17:00. ‘Hoy me elijo a mí’ (Today I choose myself), a wellbeing day at Picachico with pilates, therapeutic writing and home-cooked food. €65; registration until this Friday 23.
Serón
- Saturday 24, 20:00. Concert by Celia Ortega, part of Serón Town Council’s Otoño Cultural (Cultural Autumn), which has the Casa de la Cultura as its main stage.
Across the district
- 4th Ruta de Sabores Almanzora (Almanzora Flavours Route), until Saturday 31 at 39 bars and restaurants, with a prize draw for €100 and a hamper of products from the Valley.
From elValle Actualidad, we’re letting you know in good time: this weekend, the Valley is all about motorsport, rock and scares. Are you organising something in your village? Tell us about it for the next listing.
