Autumn on the Costa del Sol is an invitation to enjoy yourself without haste. With fresh air, landscapes tinged with golden tones and villages that smell of new wine, November becomes one of the most special months of the year to experience the province.
During these weeks, the municipalities of Malaga celebrate some of their Singular Festivals, declared of Provincial Tourist Singularity, which combine gastronomy, culture and tradition. These festivals in the province of Malaga are the reflection of a land that proudly preserves its identity and shares it with those who visit it.
Do you want to discover which ones you can't miss? Read on and get ready to fall in love with the most authentic Costa del Sol!
Unique gastronomic festivals in November in the villages of the Costa del Sol
The month of November is, without a doubt, a perfect time to visit the inland villages, where every corner offers a different experience. From the Serranía de Ronda to the Axarquía, the festivities in the month of November are a celebration of good living, flavour and encounter.
A fundamental event takes place in Campillos, where the Ham Fair turns the José María Hinojosa park into an open-air gastronomic market. Exhibitors from all over Andalusia offer artisanal products such as cheeses, sweets and cured meats, with ham as the real protagonist. It is one of the most anticipated fairs in the province of Malaga of the year, perfect for savouring autumn with every bite.
In the Axarquía, Colmenar celebrates the Festival of Must and Sausage, a day marked by the aroma of new wine and the products of the slaughter. Cheeses, cured meats, sweets and olive oil are combined with performances and competitions in an event that sums up the essence of Malaga's autumn.
Also in the region of Axarquía, Totalán pays tribute to its most traditional dish on Chanfaina Day, a recipe made with potatoes, oil, vinegar and spices, which is distributed among the attendees on a day where there is no shortage of verdials, exhibitions and activities for the whole family.
In the Sierra de las Nieves, Ojén celebrates the Tostón Festival, a much-loved tradition that has its origin in the days of chestnut harvesting. Families and groups of friends gather to enjoy roasted chestnuts and brandy in a festive atmosphere that combines countryside, fire and friendship.
For its part, Yunquera combines flavour and tradition with the Chestnut and Wine Festival, where the streets of the town are filled with stalls, music and tastings. Roasted chestnuts, local wine and the typical dish, malcocinao, are the stars of this day that celebrates the products of the land and the spirit of the mountain.
November in the Serranía de Ronda
In Parauta, the Rabbit Festival is a culinary and social experience. The streets are filled with music, color and aroma of rice with rabbit, which the neighbors prepare in large paella pans to share with all the attendees. A day that pays tribute to the mountain cuisine and hospitality of this small town surrounded by nature.
At the foot of Grazalema, and bordering the province of Cádiz, Cortes de la Frontera hosts the Mycological Conference, one of the most eagerly awaited fairs held in November by nature lovers. Guided tours, identification workshops and tastings around the world of mushrooms make this event a unique experience to connect with the environment.
Gastronomy is also the protagonist in nearby Benaoján, where the Chacina Fair becomes a tribute to artisanal sausages and the meat tradition of the town. Tastings, music and good atmosphere fill its streets, offering an authentic experience in the heart of the Serranía.
A few kilometres away, Atajate celebrates its traditional Fiesta del Mosto, an event that recovers the old winemaking tradition of the municipality. Here, each family offers their own new, freshly fermented wine, accompanied by migas and cured meats. Music, toasts and festive atmosphere are intertwined in a day that symbolises the welcoming spirit of the festivities in the villages.
Tradition, flavour and hospitality on the Costa del Sol
The month of November in Malaga is synonymous with authenticity, encounters in the square and aromas that evoke the best of Andalusian cuisine and culture. The November festivities that fill every corner with life are an opportunity to discover the province from the inside, touring its villages and sharing its joy.
Because in autumn, the Costa del Sol is savoured, sung and celebrated. Each festival is a living history, and each town, a place where time stops to enjoy.
