1,000 kilos of anchovies, free tastings, showcookings, and concerts in Málaga: learn all about the Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano in Rincón de la Victoria

The Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano (Victorian Anchovy Festival) returns to fill Rincón de la Victoria with flavour from 9 to 14 September, consolidating its position as one of the most outstanding gastronomic events in the province of Málaga. Recognised as a Provincial Tourist Event of Singularity, this event has become a benchmark for its ability to combine seafaring tradition, culinary innovation and the promotion of an emblematic product of the Costa del Sol: the Victoriano anchovy.

This year's programme includes free tastings, show cooking, food and wine pairings and live concerts. Between 12 and 14 September, 1,000 kilos of fried and pickled anchovies will be distributed to 63 restaurants in the municipality and in the central marquee of the Feria Sabor a Málaga in Plaza Al-Ándalus. The Town Council will purchase the fish from local fishmongers and deliver it to the participating establishments, which will offer tastings at lunchtime and in the evening.

In addition, each participating restaurant will be identified with a sign on the door. The Victoriano Anchovy Restaurant Network, active from 5 to 14 September, brings together more than 40 establishments in Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga capital and other municipalities, and even several venues in Madrid. The prices of their dishes range from €2 for appetisers to €24 for the most sophisticated offerings.

Show cooking with prestigious chefs

The show cooking events are one of the main attractions of the Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano. Between 9 and 11 September, La Caliza will host live cooking demonstrations at 8.30 pm, while on Friday 12 the stage will move to Plaza Al-Ándalus.

The programme includes prominent names such as Xanty Elías, chef at the Finca Alfoliz restaurant (Huelva, 1* Michelin Green), who will open the programme with his recipe for Victorian anchovies. The following day, it will be the turn of Carmine Guariano (Mura Mura, Malaga), Julian Villora (Hotel Bali, Benalmadena) and Camilo Rojas (Los Patios de Beatas, Malaga), who will present their proposal ‘Boquerones en red’ (Anchovies on the Net). On Thursday 11th, the showcooking ‘El boquerón contemporáneo’ (The contemporary anchovy) will be held with Juan Francisco Castro (Parador de Granada), Pepi Flores (La Huerta, Casabermeja) and Sebastián Vázquez (CleceVitam, Huelva – ARTCUA).

On Friday 12th, two local chefs will close the programme at the Sabor a Málaga Fair: Andrea Beatriz (Bodega La Niña Inés, Rincón de la Victoria) and Aretuza Santos (Zorro Callao, Rincón de la Victoria). The pairings will be handled by sommelier Mari Ángeles Henares, a teacher at the Benahavís School of Hospitality, and the oil pairings will be done by Javier Vázquez, a master oil miller.

Feria Sabor a Málaga and traditional activities

From 12 to 14 September, the Al-Ándalus square will become a gastronomic epicentre with the Feria Sabor a Málaga, open from 11:00 to 22:00 (Friday and Saturday) and until 21:00 on Sunday. Here you can purchase agri-food products from across the province: wines, oils, artisan cheeses, organic breads, honeys, chocolates, liqueurs, cured meats, traditional pastries and craft beers, among others.

The fair will include various show cooking events and concerts, as well as a marquee where anchovies in vinegar will be served free of charge. This edition revives the recreation of the tirada del copo, which will be held on Saturday 13th September at 9:00 am on the Blas Infante Promenade with the collaboration of the La Cala del Moral Rowing Club. After the demonstration, attendees will be able to enjoy a traditional marengo breakfast in the style of seafaring families.

Concerts and activities for all ages

The musical programme offers performances such as the concert by Abelito y Terrones on Saturday 13th at 2:00 pm, followed by the group Money Makers at 8:00 pm. On Sunday 14th, it will be the turn of the children's play ‘Las aventuras de Peneque El Valiente’ at 12:00 pm and the concert by Hakuna Matata at 8:00 pm.

Throughout the weekend, free anchovy tastings will be available in restaurants and the central marquee. Service hours will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., while supplies last. See all participating restaurants, bars and beach bars:

• 11/11 Avda. de la Torre, 41, Rincón de la Victoria
• 4 MESAS Avda. del Mediterráneo, 130, Rincón de la Victoria
• AL PATIO Avda. de Málaga, 66, La Cala del Moral
• ALMA PLAYA Avda. de la Torre, 18, Torre de Benagalbón
• AQUÍ TE ESPERO P.º Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 46, Rincón de la Victoria
• AVANTE CLARO P.º Blas Infante, Parcela 5, La Cala del Moral
• BALUARTE Calle Poeta M. Alcántara, 6, Rincón de la Victoria
• BENDITA KATALINA Añoreta Golf Club House, Rincón de la Victoria
• BUEN DÍA Avda. del Mediterráneo, 143, Rincón de la Victoria
• BULEVAR P.º Adolfo Gálvez, 3, La Cala del Moral
• CAFÉ D’LUNA Avda. del Mediterráneo, 4, Rincón de la Victoria
• CARPAS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Plaza Al-Ándalus, Rincón de la Victoria
• CASA ANTONIO Calle Córdoba, 1, Rincón de la Victoria
• CASA CELIA P.º Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, Rincón de la Victoria
• CASA EDUARDO Avda. del Mediterráneo, 123, Rincón de la Victoria
• CASA GUIRADO PLAYA Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 166, Rincón de la Victoria
• CHAMBAO DE MARÍA Paseo Blas Infante, 1, La Cala del Moral
• CHUPA Y TIRA Avenida del Mediterráneo, 146, Rincón de la Victoria
• DULCINEA Calle Los Cármenes, S/N, Rincón de la Victoria
• EL ABUELO Avda. del Mediterráneo, 19, Rincón de la Victoria
• EL CAMINO Calle Comercio, 1, Rincón de la Victoria
• EL ESPIGÓN Pº Blas Infante, 102, La Cala del Moral
• EL MURO Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, Rincón de la Victoria
• EL PORTÓN Calle Córdoba, 3, Rincón de la Victoria
• EVOHÉ Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, Rincón de la Victoria
• GALA Avda. del Mediterráneo, 131, Rincón de la Victoria
• HOGAR DEL JUBILADO C. Juan Montoya, La Cala del Moral
• JUANI Pº Blas Infante, 152, La Cala del Moral
• JUAN ANDRÉS Camino Viejo de Vélez 1B, Rincón de la Victoria
• LACALIZA Urbanización Cueva del Tesoro, 16, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA CARMELA Avda. de la Axarquía, 21, Torre de Benagalbón
• LA CHALAÚRA Avda. Padre Benito, 4, Benagalbón
• LA FINCA Calle Vencejo, 8, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA JAREÑA Pl. de la Constitución, Local 9, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA LONJA Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA MARINA Playa de La Marina, s/n, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA NIÑA INÉS Avda. del Mediterráneo, 125, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA ÑORA Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 91, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA ORILLA Paseo Blas Infante, 4, La Cala del Moral
• LA PERLA Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 2, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA QUISQUILLOSA PLAYA Avenida de la Torre, 6, Torre de Benagalbón
• LA TABERNA Avenida del Mediterráneo, 205, Rincón de la Victoria
• LA TRASTIENDA Avda. del Mediterráneo, 117, Rincón de la Victoria
• LAS BRASAS DE RAÚL Pl. Gloria Fuertes, 7, La Cala del Moral
• LAS CONCHAS RINCÓN Calle Poeta Manuel Alcántara, 1, Rincón de la Victoria
• LECHE Y MIEL Calle Juan Montoya, 1, La Cala del Moral
• LICEO PLAYA Paseo de la Marina, Torre de Benagalbón
• LO DE VITO Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 129, Rincón de la Victoria
• LOS CURROS Avda. del Mediterráneo, 122, Rincón de la Victoria
• MANHATTAN Calle Ronda, 1, Rincón de la Victoria
• MI CIELITO Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 15, Rincón de la Victoria
• OASIS Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, 79, Rincón de la Victoria
• PITAGORAS Urb. Gran Sol, 1, Rincón de la Victoria
• LAYA CANDELA Calle J. Claros Serrano, 1, Torre de Benagalbón
• PUERTO VICTORIA Calle Sierra de las Nieves, Rincón de la Victoria
• PUNTA CALA Pº Blas Infante, 60, Rincón de la Victoria
• RESTAURANTE ASADOR LA CARRETA Avda. de la Torre, 113, Torre de Benagalbón
• SABOR A CAMPO Pl. de la Constitución, Rincón de la Victoria
• TABERNA LANG C. Jaén, 3, Rincón de la Victoria
• TABERNA MARINERA LA VICTORIA Calle Jaén, 3, Rincón de la Victoria
• TASCA EL CANDELA Avda. de la Candelaria, 8, Benagalbón
• ZORRO CALLAO Avda. del Mediterráneo, 230, Rincón de la Victoria