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Granada Says More Than 131,000 Visited Almanjáyar Ferial During Corpus Christi

The city’s official tally reflects strong civic turnout and will inform future planning for public events.

Overview

  • The Ayuntamiento de Granada presented an official post‑event balance attributing over 131,000 visits to the Almanjáyar fairground, a reported 18.90% rise from last year.
  • Spokesperson Jorge Saavedra delivered the municipal figures and framed the report as the city’s assessment of the weeklong Corpus Christi program.
  • Attendance concentrated at the Almanjáyar ferial after a program that combined religious rites such as the procession and mass with popular attractions like the Tarasca parade.
  • The high turnout underlined the logistical role of the city in managing space and crowd safety at the fairground, with policing and municipal services supporting the event.
  • City officials say the surge should benefit vendors and local leisure businesses and will shape how Granada plans and staffs future Corpus celebrations.