Nights of the Beautiful Jarifa Festival tour

Take a journey back in time to visit this annual cultural festival, the Nights of the Beautiful Jarifa, held in the town of Cartama to mark the end of the summer season. The historic centre is transformed into streets of the 15th century, when the tale of the Abencerraje and the Lovely Jarifa was set – it's one of Spanish literature's most cherished love stories, and it's the focus of the whole festival.As you wander around the Medieval city, you'll pass through the bustling souk, full of stalls decorated like they would've when Arabs oversaw the area. Here, you'll find handicrafts and artisanal products on offer, and you can sample traditional dishes made from recipes influenced by the town's different inhabitants over the years. Stroll past the candles illuminating the historic centre – the perfect backdrop for the evening's entertainment. Belly dancers, Andalusian music performances, and reenactments of the love story of Abindarraez and Jarifa bring the streets to life in a celebration of culture and heritage.