Valle de Abdalajís will receive more than 2,000 visitors at its Hard Bread Festival

"Sabor a Málaga," the brand through which the Provincial Government enhances the value of agricultural products and the cuisine of the province, promotes for the second consecutive year the Hard Bread Festival of Valle de Abdalajís, a popular event set to take place this weekend, November 22 and 23, expected to gather more than 2,000 people. The program of activities includes a gastronomic route, a popular contest of dishes made with hard bread, children's bread-making workshops, tastings, live cooking demonstrations, as well as a local products market, hiking trails, and performances of dance and music.

This festival, also supported by the Municipality of Valle de Abdalajís and the Malacitana Charter Association, highlights the use of leftover cuisine, contributes to the preservation of popular recipes, and encourages to "use up every last crumb," as the motto of this edition states.

The main activity will be the Hard Bread Gastronomic Route, where seven bars and restaurants in the town will prepare dishes based on the concept of using leftovers, showcasing the versatility of hard bread in traditional and creative recipes. The tapas can be enjoyed with a drink on Saturday and Sunday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM, at a price of 3.50 euros.

Participating establishments include Bar Reondón, Bar Los Naranjos, Bar El Pino, Venta Los Atanores, Dani Pizzas, Bar Nervi, and Pub Pájaro Loco, offering dishes such as mazamorra, "tosta tierra y sol," "migas mar y monte," or meatballs in mushroom sauce, among others. The public can vote for their favorite tapa and participate in a raffle for four lots of Sabor a Málaga products. Additionally, 500 commemorative fabric bags will be given away among those who complete the route of the participating bars and restaurants.

Market, Workshops, and Activities for Everyone

The event also includes a market of local products and crafts on Real Street, which will be open both days from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Additionally, attendees can participate in tastings of bread, cheeses, oils, and wines. There will also be guided tours of the town, a hiking trail, and live cooking demonstrations with free tastings of migas.

This 'Hard Bread Festival' places a special emphasis on young attendees with bread-making workshops and a free play area in Plaza del Reondón, open both days in the morning and afternoon.

Contests and Performances

On Saturday, the Popular Gastronomic Contest of dishes made with hard bread will take place, with tastings open to the public, and the festival will conclude on Sunday with the vote count and prize raffle.

Musical entertainment will not be lacking, featuring the Panda de Verdiales de Valle de Abdalajís, the local dance group, and a night concert on Saturday that will fill the streets of the town with rhythm and a festive atmosphere.