Málaga is a province rich in history y traditions. One of the best ways to get to know the local culture is to visit the villages that make up this beautiful region.
In Málaga, there’s no shortage of festivals and celebrations. If you’re planning to visit the capital of the Costa del Sol any time soon, we recommend that you try to time your visit to coincide with one of the festivals held in the towns across the province. It’ll be a unique and extraordinary experience that you’ll never forget!
Morá Carrot Festival (Cuevas Bajas)
Every first Sunday in December, the municipality of Cuevas Vajas celebrates its unique Purple Carrot Festival, which coincides with the end of the harvest. This celebration usually lasts three days and pays tribute to the town’s most iconic produce: the purple carrot.
During this festival, local businesses set up stalls to sell traditional local produce and, above all, dishes made with the famous purple carrot. Personally, I love the jam they make, so if you go, I’d recommend you give it a try – I promise you won’t want to try any other!
International Village Fair (Fuengirola)
If you like trying new and delicious things, then you should head to the international fair of the villages in the municipality of Fuengirola. This festival takes place at the town’s fairground between 27 April and 2 May.
This week, you’ll treat your senses to traditional food, culture and dance from over 30 countries. What’s more, the fairground rides will be open so the little ones can have the time of their lives.
Candelaria Festival (Mollina)
This is the most important and eagerly awaited celebration for the people of Mollinatos. During this festival, which takes place in the early hours of 1–2 February, a bonfire is lit, surrounded by all the local residents, who gather to enjoy traditional foods such as choricillos and sardines. This celebration began as a ritual to protect the harvest from fires.
After lunch, the bonfire is still burning and the ‘mollinatos’ kick off the party; they carry on until the early hours, dancing, singing and drinking. You’re sure to have a brilliant time if you go.
Festival of the Virgin of Los Rondeles (Casarabonela)
This festival has been held in the same way for 300 years as a way of honouring the Divine Shepherdess of the olive harvest. A distinctive feature of this event is that the locals carry the Virgin in a procession, accompanied by baskets of oil set alight, which light up the whole village.
Migas Festival (Torrox)
During this festival, the people of Torrox take to the streets to hand out and sample dishes of migas, accompanied by arrieras salads and local wines. As well as this, locals and tourists dance and sing until they can no longer stand.
From Lolita We hope you’ve enjoyed this post and found it helpful, and remember that if you’d like to experience and savour the traditions of the heart of Andalusia, do pop into our tavern and order one of our delicious tapas.