20th February 2025 
Leave a commentDiscover with us the most popular Gastronomic Festivals in Malaga in March. This month’s events will take you to the inland white villages. These villages of Moorish origin are located in the mountain ranges of Malaga, such as the Guadalhorce Valley, Serrania de Ronda and the Axarquia, with the highest peaks of the province.
Combine a visit to the interior where time is slower, many traditions are still preserved and of course with excellent local gastronomy!
Gastronomic Festivals Malaga in March
Tagarnina Day – Villanueva del Rosario
Villanueva del Rosario is a municipality situated in the northeast of the province, about 40 km from Malaga. The area in general has so far escaped tourist interest as it is further away from Malaga.
The municipality is noted for its spectacular natural beauty with ash and poplar trees through which the upper Guadalhorce River flows and the El Chorro spring is located.
During the month of March every year the village pays homage to one of its typical dishes made with the Tagarnina. It is a wild plant similar to asparagus that grows in the surrounding mountain ranges and with which are made dishes like stews, casseroles and scrambled eggs.
The gastronomic event includes a free tasting of this popular stew at the town’s Plaza del Rosario.
Furthermore there are other activities for everybody such as musical performances and a street market where you can buy local products.
In addition there will be a guided hiking route to the Mirador de Hondonero from the Plaza Andalucía, with breakfast at the end. Registration is required for this activity.
- If you are in the area, don’t miss a visit to the Ermita de la Virgen del Rosario and the source of the River Cerezo less than 2 km from the centre of the village. The area also boasts a large number of hiking trails.
- When: 29th March. For more information visit the FB of the Villanueva del Rosario Town Hall.
- How to get there
Fennel Stew Day – Algatocín
Algatocín is a small white village in the region of the Serranía de Ronda, with less than 900 inhabitants. It is situated in the west of the province in the Genal Valley, about 50 km from Estepona.
In this village there is a long tradition of cultivating fennel, a plant characteristic of the area, in the winter months. They are cooked in the village´s traditional fennel stew.
The gastronomic and cultural festival takes place over a whole weekend in the village and pays tribute to this popular spoon dish.
There will be free tastings of the stew, along with tasty spoon omelettes. There is also a wide variety of activities for all ages such as: There will be craft stalls, live cooking workshops, cultural events, musical performances, guided tours of the village and children’s workshops. And last but not least, there is a big verbena on Saturday night.
- By the way, if you are in Algatocín don’t forget to visit the Bakery Pan Piña.
This bakery, founded in 1940, has become famous for producing five of the most expensive breads in the world. This bread, which incorporates silver and gold, will only be affordable for the very wealthy: a kilo costs 10,750 euros. However, the bakery offers a wide variety of handmade delicacies, making it a must-visit!
- Hiking enthusiasts can take advantage of their visit to the village to discover the footbridges of the Genal river.
- When: 8 and 9 March
- How to get there
Gastronomic Fair – Benarrabá
The tiny white village of Benarrabá of Moorish origin has less than 500 inhabitants. It is also located in Serranía de Ronda mountain ranges, about 550 metres above sea level, about 50 km from Estepona.
For several days between February and March this small village becomes the gastronomic epicentre of Serranía de Ronda. Specifically, the activities will take place at Plaza de la Veracruz.
There, the bars of the village will set up an open-air bar area. There will be numerous stands with gastronomic and artisan products made in the area.
Visitors will be able to enjoy live cooking demonstrations, live music and a Professional Ham Cutters Competition. And of course there will be free tastings of Benarrabá’s star dish, salmorejo de carne.
- Want to take a refreshing dip in the summer months? Visit the Charca de la Escribana just 4 km from the village.
- Hiking enthusiasts can enjoy a beautiful water route along the Genal River. More information and description of the route on Wikiloc
- When: from 28 February to 2 March
- How to get there
Traditional Cheese Market – Álora
The last but not least of the Gastronomic Festivals in Malaga in March brings us to Álora.
The beautiful village of Álora is situated 45 km north from Torremolinos, crowning the Genal Valley with its ancient Moorish fortress.
The municipality is mainly known nowadays for its spectacular natural site El Chorro. It is a paradise for hiking and climbing enthusiasts and is home to the famous Caminito del Rey, just 10 km from the town centre.
The Alora Cheese Fair is held annually as a tribute to these dairy products. In addition to the Traditional Cheese Market there is a wide programme of activities, workshops, visits, tastings and samplings.
The free activities for all ages include, for example, feeding a goat, a cheese-making workshop, guided tastings of Andalusian cheeses, a guided tour of the town, a dessert and confectionery competition and a raffle. All the programmed activities are free of charge and require prior registration at the information stand located at the fair.
By the way, Alora has a beautiful train station which is connected several times a day with the Malaga Maria Zambrano train station. There are both medium distance trains as well as cummuter trains. So, if you want to come to this event and you don’t have a car, you can arrive comfortably by train.
- Commuter train timetables
- When: For the exact date this year, check the FB of Álora Town Hall.
- How to get there
