Ardales celebrates a new edition of its Slaughter Festival on Sunday the 8th

Due to its popular and hospitable nature, originality, and quality of its products, the Ardales Slaughter Festival has become one of the most anticipated gastronomic events in the festive calendar of the province of Málaga. Its significance has earned it the designation of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Next Sunday, February 8, it will celebrate its 29th edition, attracting once again thousands of visitors with its irresistible combination of culture and gastronomy.

The festival, which has been celebrated since 1997, offers an ideal opportunity to taste the exceptional quality of the typical products of the slaughter: sausages, black pudding, salami... or the already traditional Ardales-style stew, a traditional dish that has become the star of the Slaughter Festival. It is made with lean pork or suckling goat, and slowly cooked with garlic, onion, red pepper, tomato, white wine, paprika, and aromatic herbs such as bay leaf and thyme. A dish with a distinctive flavor, ideal for the winter days when this festival is held.

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The Plaza de la Constitución in Ardales is the center of the celebration, which will start at 12:00 PM with the opening of about twenty stalls that make up the festival. There, visitors can discover how sausages and other meat derivatives were traditionally made, taste them, and purchase numerous typical products from the town and the region, such as morcón, loin, or the famous white salami from Ardales.

In addition to the slaughter products, visitors can also discover other specialties of Ardales, such as its excellent pastry, featuring artisanal treats like almond cookies. The stalls also offer other elements typical of Ardales cuisine and its region, such as extra virgin olive oil or goat cheese. Visitors will discover the commercial appeal of the town, as many shops will remain open throughout the day.

Live music to liven up the day

The Slaughter Festival will feature live music throughout the day: panda de verdiales, batucada, charangas, and DJs with the best music selection. This year's edition will additionally feature a stellar performance at 4:00 PM by Triana, authentic classics of Andalusian rock with legendary songs like 'Abre la puerta', 'En el lago', or 'Una noche de amor desesperada'. Following this, at 6:30 PM, La Mala Hora will take the stage, delighting the audience with their repertoire of covers of great classics from recent decades.