Popular Gastronomic Festivals in Malaga in April

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Discover with us the most popular Gastronomic Festivals in Malaga in April.

The province of Malaga, with its mild climate, has the great fortune to be producing fruit and vegetables practically all year round. And every month you can try other local delicacies, prepared in the traditional way, which are handed out free of charge.

Gastronomic Festivals in Malaga in April

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 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!

Countryside Celebration – Benamargosa

The white village of Benamargosa is located in the Axarquia, about 50 km from Malaga. The small village of about 1500 inhabitants is situated in a valley surrounded by hills and ridges.

Due to this microclimate the municipality abounds with orchards, orange and lemon trees and subtropical crops such as avocados, mangos and custard apples.

Every spring Benamargosa pays homage to its organic farm produce. The locals offer visitors the best of the local gastronomy.

You will be able to taste local delicacies such as avocado or batycate milkshake, ‘ensaladilla cateta’, ‘limón pera’, cherry tomatoes, tripe or garlic-cod. There will be a large paella for all those attending and various musical performances to liven up the day.

Our tip

The village is situated only 15 km from the La Viñuela reservoir. This spring it is especially beautiful and full of water after all the rain.

When: 27 April from 12 noon onwards
How to get there

Verdial Oliveoil Day – Periana

Periana is situated in the upper Axarquia at about 550 metres above sea level and offers an impressive wealth of scenery. Situated about 50 km from Malaga, this village is well known for the production of extra virgin Verdial olive oil.

Every year, at the end of the olive harvest, Periana celebrates its Verdial Olive Oil Day. Visitors will be able to taste different olive oils.

There will also be a food market with products from the Upper Axarquia. In addition to oil you can buy sweets, muscatel wine, sultanas and dried fruits and nuts. And you can also visit the oil mills where traditional utensils and tools used in the production of olive oil are on display.

To liven up the day, there will be traditional verdiales music.

Our tip

Also this village is situated very close to the La Viñuela reservoir (about 13 km). Take the opportunity when you are in Periana to see the reservoir after the heavy rains we had this winter.

When: The date is not yet available. More info on the FB of the Town Hall of Periana
How to get there

Sugar Cane Honey Day – Frigiliana

Also located in the Axarquia, the white village of Frigiliana is situated only 7 km from the coast and Nerja.

Every year, at the end of April or the beginning of May, Frigiliana pays tribute to one of its star products, the Sugar Cane Honey.

Throughout the day visitors will be able to taste recipes made by the villagers with sugar cane honey as the main ingredient.

There will also be craft stalls and plenty of live music with rociero choirs, flamenco dancing and popular dances in the village square until nightfall.

Our Tip

Don’t miss a visit to Frigiliana. National Geographic recently highlighted Frigiliana as one of the essential towns to visit in Malaga.

And rightly so. It is one of the most beautiful and popular villages in the province. This white village of Moorish origin is situated 320 metres above sea level. It is a natural balcony with spectacular views over the coast.

The village has a special charm: whitewashed houses, cobbled alleys, flower pots in every corner. And its blue doors have recently given it the nickname of ‘Mykonos of Spain’. We invite you to stroll through its narrow streets and discover its viewpoints.

When: The fiesta, which has no fixed day in the calendar, is usually celebrated at the end of April. For the exact date visit the FB of the Townhall Frigiliana
How to get there

Day of the Bean – Villanueva de la Concepción

Villanueva de la Concepción is situated in the north of the province at the foot of El Torcal at an altitude of 530 metres above sea level.

Particularly now in springtime, it is remarkable for its vast fertile plains of lively green tones and fields of wheat olive and almond trees. All presided over by the mighty massif of El Torcal.

Broad beans are usually harvested around the second half of April and the village pays homage to its most appreciated vegetable.

During the day, visitors can taste different dishes made with this vegetable.

There is also a large market with local products such as cold meats, ceramics, sweets or extra virgin olive oil. And you can even find ceramics, antiques and articles made from esparto grass.

Our Tip

Just 10 minutes from Villanueva de la Concepción stands the spectacular karst formation of El Torcal de Antequera. If you are a nature lover, you should not miss a visit there.

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It is situated at 1,100 metres above sea level, something to bear in mind to bring warm clothes, even in summer: every 100 metres the temperature drops by one degree.

In the natural site of El Torcal you can see some fantastic eroded stones, ammonites and there are also two short and easy routes. The area has a visitor centre, restaurant and car park.

When: The fiesta takes usually place in the second half of April. For the exact date visit the FB of the Townhall Villanueva de la Concepción
How to get there

Asparagus Day – Sierra de Yeguas

Sierra de Yeguas is situated in the north of the province of Malaga in the direction of Seville at about 450 metres above sea level. The village is known as ‘the capital of asparagus’.

Every year it celebrates a gastronomic day dedicated to its star product, with free tasting of about 2,000 kilos of asparagus prepared with different recipes: asparagus cooked in the traditional way, in omelette, scrambled. There will also be a large Paella.

During the day there will be a large food market, with more than thirty companies from the region. Visitors will be able to buy asparagus, sausages, artisan cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, regional honey and confectionery.

The afternoon will be enlivened from 5:30 pm with a live concert at the Plaza de Andalucía. There will also be bouncy castles for the little ones.

Our Tip

Only 14 km from the village is the nature reserve Laguna Fuente de Piedra.

It is a large lagoon of saline waters that is home to the largest colony of flamingos on the peninsula. In the reserve there are several bird watching trails and a visitor centre.

When: 27 Aprilril
How to get there

Black pudding Day – Canillas de Aceituno

Canillas de Aceituno extends at an altitude of 650 metres above sea level on the slopes of the Sierra Tejeda mountain ranges, in the Axarquia region. It is located 51 km from Malaga.

The “Día de la Morcilla” is a very popular gastronomic day during which large quantities of black pudding, the typical sausage of the area, are handed out free of charge.

In addition, you can sample local wine and beer, all accompanied by musical performances on the stage in the square.

Our Tip

Naturelovers and hikers, attention! Almost everybody knows the Caminito del Rey, which has become very touristy, and you have to pay an entrance fee.

Still very few know that there is another, no less spectacular path which includes the longest suspension bridge in Andalusia: El Saltillo.

The start of the hanging bridge trail is located on the outskirts of Canillas de Aceituno. The path requires a certain level of fitness and skill.

Where: Canillas de Aceituno
When: 26 April
How to get there

International Fair of Countries – Fuengirola

And last but not least in our journey of Gastronomic Festivals in Malaga in April we also include the International Fair of Countries in Fuengirola.

Although it is not a typical local gastronomic festival, it is nevertheless a great occasion to take a culinary tour of the globe.

This colourful and lively multicultural festival attracts over a million visitors each year and is one of the most popular events on the Costa del Sol calendar. In our special edition International Fair of Countries Fuengirola we tell you everything you need to know!

When: From 30 April to 4 May
Where: Fuengirola Fairgrounds
How to get there

Cheese and Honey Gastronomic Days – Colmenar

Colmenar, a picturesque white village, is located in the heart of the Montes de Málaga region, just 30 kilometres from Malaga. Its name, which evokes its rich beekeeping history, is a testament to the main engine of its economy for many years: the bee hives.

Every year the village of Colmenar is hosting its traditional Cheese and Honey Gastronomic Days.

On the weekend from 25 to 27 April visitors can enjoy guided tastings, cheese-making workshops and beeswax candle-making. On Saturday there will be a spring market where you can buy local products from Colmenar.

Both Saturday and Sunday there is an open day at the Honey Museum from 11 am to 2 pm.

The town’s bars are offering a tapas route this weekend where cheese and honey will be the stars of the show.