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June in the Costa del Sol

May 18, 2024

Last modified on: November 1, 2024

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June in the Costa del Sol is pure joy. The weather is perfect, the activities are abundant, and the vibrant fairs and festivals make it an ideal time to visit. With ferias in Marbella, Benalmadena and Las lagunas, you’d already have a month packed; but there is actually more! Stunning beaches, entertaining parades and lovely parks, because sometimes rest is also good!

June in this sunny region offers something for everyone. Whether you’re exploring local markets, enjoying a flamenco show, or relaxing on a boat trip, the Costa del Sol in June is filled with unforgettable experiences.

The weather in June in the Costa del Sol

The weather in June is already warm. It is more than enough to enjoy the beach and the surroundings, so come prepared – sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, shorts, and light clothes are all in. On top of that, the sun takes its time to go down – 9:00 pm is still day! So, if you like, you can get to the beach at 5:00 pm and enjoy it until 8:00 pm, then go straight to beachside late dinner and cocktails… living the life.

In June, the average high temperatures in the Costa del Sol range from 26^oC to 30^oC and happen between 14:00h and 16:00h; the average lows are around 16^oC and 20^oC, in the early morning, around 7:00h. The weather is heating up fast! There is little chance of rain, but it is still possible; there may be strong winds, though.

Weather-related data for June in Malaga (data from Weather2travel):
🏊 sea temperature: +20^oC
🌅 Sunrise times: 07:00 (June 1) – 07:02 (June 30)
🌙 Sunset times: 21:31 (June 1) – 21:41 (June 30)
🌼 Average number of daylight hours: 15
☀️ Average number of sunshine hours per day: 11

The weather information above is for Malaga (city), but as the towns are so close together, you can extend this information to the surrounding areas as well. Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella and Estepona, as well as Rincón de la Victoria, Torrox and Nerja, should not differ much.

What to pack for June in the Costa del Sol?

Over the years I’ve been living in the Costa del Sol, I’ve taken a lot of pictures. In many of them – as you would expect – there are people around. Here are a few of those pictures, each and every one taken in June of previous years, where you can see what people are wearing. The goal is to give you a good idea of what to pack to feel cozy in June in the Costa del Sol! You can click on each image to enlarge it.

Remarkable dates in June

There are no national holidays nor holidays specific to Malaga province this month. There are special dates, though: the first is June 11, day of San Bernabé, Marbella’s patron saint, and the second is June 24, day of San Juan, Benalmadena’s patron saint. Both cities celebrate their Ferias around their saint’s days, so you can have a good idea of when their ferias will be.

Events in June in the Costa del Sol

Corpus Christi in Benalmadena Pueblo

Corpus Christi falls more often in June than in May, but regardless of the month, the celebration in Benalmadena Pueblo is beautiful and unique: citizens and the Town hall create several carpets made of flower petals, side by side and colorful, that cover the path where the Corpus Christi procession (called La Custodia) will happen. This work takes days to complete and leaves the Calle Real, in the center of the village, literally covered in petal flowers forming beautiful patterns.

Pride in Torremolinos

June is the month of Pride, and in the Costa del Sol, no one does it like Torremolinos. The town has feria-like yearly Pride celebration that lasts more than a week, with theater, shows, cinema and more! The highlight of the event is the Pride parade, which usually happens on the first Saturday of June.

Feria de San Bernabé in Marbella

The feria de Marbella brings shows and workshops to the Parque de la Alameda and to the Recinto Ferial (fairgrounds), where there will also be a funfair. Several food stands will probably be present in both places, offering traditional (or not) food and snacks, such as baked potatoes, churros, cotton candy and burgers!

During the nights, expect parties happening in the Auditorium of the Recinto Ferial, as well as beautiful lights all around, celebrating life, San Bernabé and Marbella!

San Juan’s day and eve

San Juan’s day – or better, San Juan’s eve, June 23 – is celebrated all over the Costa, with bonfires, verbenas (local parties), shows and food. Check the culture and entertainments guides (in this post) of the town where you are or will be on June 23 for events around this day.

Feria de San Juan in Benalmadena

No one does Pride like Torremolinos, and no one does San Juan like Benalmadena! That’s because San Juan is the patron saint of Arroyo de la Miel, which dedicates a whole Feria to him. Expect bonfires on the streets of Arroyo and fireworks by the beach, where people gather at night on San Juan’s eve in anticipation. It’s beautiful. And then keep partying in honor of San Juan till the end of the month!!!

The Feria’s main location is Benalmadena’s fairgrounds, next to La Paloma park – you can actually visit both in one go – but feria-related events happen all over Arroyo, like in the plaza Pueblosol, right by Benalmadena’s Arroyo de la Miel train station, which usually hosts shows during daytime.

Feria de Las Lagunas de Mijas

Starting a bit after San Juan, the Feria de Las Lagunas de Mijas usually overlaps a few days of Benalmadena’s fair. This beautiful feria is not so far from the Fuengirola train station – about half an hour walk – and is filled with shows. If you like music, this one is for you!

Culture and Entertainment guides

The best places to look for cultural events are the official monthly entertainment guides of the Town Halls websites and their Facebook counterparts. Some cities update them more frequently than others, and usually information is posted just a few days before the event itself; despite that, they are the most complete source of information about cultural (and sometimes not so cultural) events in each city. Below, a super useful list:

For Malaga city: Visita Málaga guide and Facebook
For Torremolinos: Torremolinos Cultura guide and Facebook
For Benalmadena: Benalmadena guide and Benalmadena Cultura
For Fuengirola: Fuengirola guide and Agenda Fuengirola
For Mijas: Mijas and Cultura Mijas
For Marbella: Marbella and Cultura Marbella
For Estepona: Cultura Estepona and Facebook

Activities in the Costa del Sol in June

See the dolphins in Benalmadena

A super popular activity for both kids and adults is to go see the dolphins that make the Costa del Sol home. It’s a lot of fun in one go: it’s a boat trip, from which you can see the Costa del Sol shores and sunbathe from the deck or hide in the shade and enjoy the underwater views from the boat’s underwater windows. You can also purchase drinks from the boat bar, and even swim, depending on the weather and sea conditions. Oh, and there are dolphins, too!

Visit the aquarium in Benalmadena

Have you ever been close to a shark? The Sea Life aquarium in Benalmadena allows you to see sharks swimming right by you. You can also see rays and turtles, and even touch a starfish. The aquarium is in Puerto Marina, a beautiful area of the town, full of restaurants and great views, so you can enjoy both Sea Life and the Marina in one go. 😉

Sail along the coast of Marbella

Relax watching the sunset while sailing along the coast of Marbella on this romantic sailboat cruise. You may see Gibraltar and even the coast of Africa, while enjoying the wine, beer and snacks included in the package.

Hop-on and hop-off around Benalmadena

If it is your first time in Benalmadena, or if you have not yet explored the city beyond the beaches, I’d strongly recommend the Hop-on Hop-off bus. It takes you to the main places of the city in a comfortable way, and you can make as many stops as you fancy on the way. The ticket lasts for 48 hours, which means you can take your time and even use the panoramic bus as your transportation within the city; you can go from the beach to the cable car, climb up Mount Calamorro and continue your hop-on hop-off excursion later and / or on the next day, for instance.

The bus departs from the Marina of Benalmadena, passes around La Paloma Park, then to Arroyo, with one of the stops being close to the train station (fancy taking the opportunity to check Fuengirola or Torremolinos as well?) and the other close to the cable cars / Tivoli area / mercadillo. You check our main post about Benalmadena; it may help you choosing where to stop.

Pro-tip 1: the Hop-on Hop-off buses that reach up to Benalmadena Pueblo are the ones that depart at 12:30 pm and 05:30 pm; the others don’t go all the way up there.
Pro tip 2: if you like mercadillos (street markets), take this bus on a Friday, as the stop number 8 is right next to Benalmadena’s Friday market. 😉

Related post:
Summer on the Costa del Sol

Conclusion

June in the Costa del Sol is a delightful blend of warm weather, exciting events, and diverse activities. From the lively Ferias to the serene beaches and cultural performances, there’s no shortage of things to do and see. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in local traditions or simply enjoy the coastal beauty, the Costa del Sol in June is the perfect destination for an unforgettable summer.