The Plenary of the Andalusian Tourism Council, chaired by the second vice president of the Junta de Andalucía and Minister of Tourism, Justice, Deregulation and Local Administration, Manuel Gavira, has approved the declaration of ten festivals and events as of tourist interest in Andalusia. Additionally, Benahavís (Málaga), Hornachuelos (Córdoba), and Soportújar (Granada) have been recognised as tourist municipalities.
The approved festivals showcase the diversity of Andalusia's cultural, festive, and social heritage. Among them are the National Prawn Fair, the Chirla and the Boquerón of Punta Umbría (Huelva), the Corpus Christi celebrations of Villardompardo and Villacarrillo (Jaén), the Patron Saint Festivals of San Sebastián in Caniles (Granada), and 'Sucedió en Belén' in Alcalá del Río (Sevilla), among others.
Gavira highlighted that these designations are part of a tourism strategy that respects the identity of each territory and benefits local residents. He also emphasised the importance of balancing competitiveness, quality, and innovation with the needs of both visitors and residents.
Regarding the newly designated tourist municipalities, Benahavís, Hornachuelos, and Soportújar meet the necessary criteria in terms of tourist offerings and resident population, and they have been developing quality tourism plans since 2024 and 2025.
