Día de la Pasa 2026 in El Borge: €1 dishes, verdiales and flamenco this Sunday, 20 September

El Borge will once again become the capital of the muscatel grape this Sunday, 20 September. The Málaga village is celebrating a new edition of the Día de la Pasa, a day when food, music and local traditions come together to pay tribute to one of the products most closely linked to the history of the Axarquía.

Recognised as a Festival of Provincial Tourist Singularity, the event attracts large numbers of visitors each year who come to wander through the village streets, taste local products, listen to verdiales and discover how raisin production remains an important part of life in this part of Málaga.

One of the main attractions this year will be migas, ensaladilla cateta and cured meats for just €1, alongside tastings of raisins and wine.

El Borge, the village of the raisin

Located on the Ruta de la Pasa, El Borge is one of the Málaga villages most closely associated with muscatel grape cultivation and the traditional production of raisins.

Its whitewashed houses, Andalusian streets and surrounding agricultural landscapes form part of a setting where this product has shaped the local economy and calendar for generations.

The village is considered Spain’s leading producer of raisins, and every third Sunday in September this tradition becomes the focus of a major local celebration.

The Día de la Pasa is therefore about much more than food. It is also a way of keeping alive the knowledge connected with the land, the drying of grapes and a rural way of life that continues to define the Axarquía.

Migas, ensaladilla and cured meats for €1

Food is one of the biggest reasons to visit El Borge this Sunday.

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to try traditional dishes including migas, ensaladilla cateta and cured meats, all offered for the symbolic price of €1.

There will also be raisin and wine tastings, two essentials for understanding the importance of the muscatel grape in the area.

The festival is therefore an ideal opportunity to sample some of the most traditional flavours of the Axarquía while exploring the village streets and squares.

Verdiales, rociero choirs and live music in the streets

Music will be another major part of the celebration.

Throughout the day, verdiales groups and rociero choirs will move through the streets, creating one of the most distinctive atmospheres of the festival.

These street performances help spread the event across the centre of the village rather than concentrating everything in a single location.

Later in the day, the programme will continue with a flamenco evening from 7:30 pm, featuring several live performances.

A festival that involves the whole village

One of the defining features of the Día de la Pasa is the involvement of local residents.

El Borge throws itself into the event, welcoming visitors and turning its streets into a large open-air celebration of food and tradition.

The participation of local people and the way visitors are included in the festivities are two of the event’s main characteristics, helping to create an atmosphere that attracts thousands of people every year.

Alongside the food and music, there will also be cultural exhibitions and the traditional institutional ceremony, during which several awards and distinctions will be presented.

A different weekend plan in the Axarquía

For anyone looking for things to do in Málaga this Sunday, 20 September, El Borge offers a very different alternative to the usual coastal plans.

The Día de la Pasa combines local food, live music and traditional culture with the chance to visit one of the white villages of inland Axarquía.

September is also one of the most interesting times of year to see the landscapes linked to muscatel grape production, a crop that remains deeply connected to the identity of this part of Málaga province.

Raisins, muscatel wine, traditional dishes for €1, verdiales, flamenco and a lively atmosphere in the streets will once again make El Borge one of the most attractive food and cultural destinations on the Costa del Sol this weekend.