"Come and Fry Asparagus": Sierra de Yeguas's Invitation for the Weekend

This weekend, April 25 and 26, the town of Sierra de Yeguas in Malaga hosts a new edition of its traditional Asparagus and Organic Agriculture Fair, an event declared of "Provincial Touristic Uniqueness" that combines gastronomy, nature, and culture.

The fair will feature a market with about 50 stands offering agri-food and artisan products, along with a comprehensive program of activities for all audiences. The event will take place at the town's fairgrounds, which includes over 7,000 square meters of exhibition space.

During the presentation, the Vice President of Municipal Attention, María Francisca Caracuel, and the mayor Miguel Ángel Sánchez highlighted the importance of such initiatives to boost inland tourism and to enhance the value of local products under the strategy "Come and fry asparagus," which showcases the gastronomy, heritage, and traditions of the town.

Among the new features of this edition are the making of churros with asparagus, along with other traditional tastings such as Flamenco-style asparagus dish or asparagus paella. Cheese will also play a leading role, as Sierra de Yeguas is part of the European Cheese Route.

The program also includes sports activities, such as the III Sierra de los Caballos Half Marathon, concerts, a children's area, a playroom, and a tourist train connecting different points of the town throughout the day.

The fair is complemented by the promotion of the circular route #SDY, an eight-kilometer itinerary that goes through the urban center, the district of Navahermosa, and the Sierra de los Caballos, integrating heritage, nature, and viewpoints overlooking the provinces of Malaga and Seville.