Almáchar - Fiesta del Ajoblanco ( White Garlic Soup) Festival
The village celebrates its famous ajoblanco with free tastings, Moscatel grapes, raisins and wine, verdiales, flamenco, traditional scenes, children's activities and a popular verbena.
Almáchar once again becomes the capital of Ajoblanco!
On Saturday, 5 September, Almáchar celebrates the 56th Ajoblanco Festival, a day dedicated to local traditions, gastronomy and a fantastic festive atmosphere.
Throughout the day you can enjoy:
Free tastings of ajoblanco, ajoblanco paste, local wine, raisins and Moscatel grapes
A workshop where you can learn how to make traditional ajoblanco
Guided tours and free admission to the Raisin Museum
Theatrical performances and traditional Verdiales street parades
Performances by choirs, dance schools and Verdiales groups
Exhibition of the 5th “Windows to Art and Moscatel” Painting Competition
Official ceremony, including the festival speech and presentation of the Ajoblanco Awards 2026
A spectacular Flamenco Night
Charity street party with live music
Kids Zone for younger visitors
Free shuttle bus service from Torre del Mar Bus Station
A celebration that honours the village’s roots, the heritage of the Moscatel raisin grape, and the warm hospitality of Almáchar.
📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026
📍 Almáchar
Programme of Events
10:00 – Ajoblanco Workshop
“Learn How to Make Ajoblanco” at the Centro de Mayores, Calle Barakaldo.
Sessions: 10:00–11:00 / 11:30–12:30 / 13:00–14:00
Limited places. Registration: 952 51 20 02 or turismo@almachar.es.
11:00 – Free Guided Tours of Almáchar
Spanish tours: 11:00 / 12:30 / 16:00
English tour: 11:30
Limited places. Registration: 952 51 20 02 or turismo@almachar.es.
12:00–15:00 – Ajoblanco Tasting
Free tasting at Paseo de la Axarquía and Plaza del Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde.
12:30 – Traditional Raisin Workshop
“Pica de Pasas” workshop at Plaza del Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde, organised by the Teatro El Lugá association.
12:00–20:00 – Art Exhibition
5th “Ventanas al Arte y al Moscatel” painting competition exhibition at the Centro de Arte y Desarrollo (CAD).
Official opening at 12:00.
17:00 – Verdiales Street Parade
Traditional parade through the streets with the Panda de Verdiales de El Borge.
18:00–20:30 – Performances in Plaza de España
Coro “Luz de Luna” from Almáchar
Municipal Dance School: ballet, alegría, revuelo, alboroto and modern dance
Panda de Verdiales de El Borge
18:00–20:30 – Gastronomic Route
A route through the village with free tastings of ajoblanco and Moscatel grapes.
18:00–20:30 – Traditional Food & Wine Tastings
Plaza del Santo Cristo: “Dama de la Viña” wine, offered by UCOPAXA
Calle Fuente Blanca & Calle Cabras: Masa de Ajoblanco
Fuente “Cascada del Forfe”: raisin tasting, offered by UCOPAXA
18:30–21:00 – Kids Zone
Children’s activities at Paseo de la Axarquía.
20:30 – Official Festival Ceremony – Plaza de España
Festival speech and presentation of the Ajoblanco Awards 2026.
The festival speech will be given by Manuel Sarria Cuevas, comedian and television presenter.
22:00 – Flamenco Night – Plaza de España
Singer: Esmeralda Rancapino
Guitar: Rubén Martín
Palmas: Edu Gómez & Pijote
Moisés Navarro Flamenco Group: Moisés Navarro dancing; Delia Membrive & Luis de Mateo singing; Carlos Haro on guitar; and guest artist Fátima Navarro.
22:00 – Grand Charity Verbena – Paseo de la Axarquía
Live entertainment with Infinity Show, Miguel Botana and DJ Antonio Hierro.
Chicken with Moscatel and sangria available for €1 while supplies last, benefiting the animal rescue and protection association Santuario Punei-Punei.
22:00–03:00 – Punto Violeta
At Paseo de la Axarquía.
00:00 – Traditional Songs & Zambomba
At Puerta Ancha.
Free Shuttle Bus
From Torre del Mar Bus Station, stopping in Vélez-Málaga.
Departures: 12:00 / 15:00 / 19:00 / 22:00
Returns: 14:00 / 17:00 / 21:00 / 00:00
Come and experience one of the Axarquía’s most iconic traditional festivals!
This event is organised by the participating establishments and promoters. Nerja Amigos accepts no responsibility for the services provided, or any changes to the programme.
