Almuñécar is celebrating its 500th anniversary on being granted its coat of arms by Emperor Charles V and his mother, Queen Juana I of Castilla on 6th of October.

To mark this anniversary, this Saturday thousands of candles will light up a free, guided walk through the historic centre of town; from the Casa de la Cultura to The Castillo de San Miguel from 20.00h to midnight

The exact route is: Casa de la Cultura and continuing past the main church, down to the Town Hall Square (Plaza de la Constitución) and then along Calle Vélez, Calle Antigua, and Calle San Joaquín, Cueva de Siete Palacios, Calle Angustias Calle Moderna, Calle San Miguel and CalleSanta Adela, until reaching San Miguel Castle.

Councillor of Culture, Alberto García Gilabert, has asked residents and business owners to dim their outdoor electric lights and to display candles on balconies, windows, and storefronts to add to the atmosphere.

Two historical exhibitions are running at the Casa de la Cultura until October the 31st (open Monday to Friday, 10:00h to 13:30h and 17:00h to 20:00h). Guided tours for the Manuscripts exhibition are available this Saturday and Sunday from 10:30h to 11:30h.

The programme will conclude with the Route of Emperor Charles V travel activity from Almuñécar to Yuste between November the 14th and and the 17th.

(News: Almunecar, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)

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