1 week Ago By Ion Axinescu
Velez-Malaga celebrates its rich culinary heritage with the second edition of the Ruta del Ajobacalao . This year, the festival will be running from April 1 to 20. The event is organized by the Town Hall through the Departments of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce.
Its purpose is to highlight this traditional Easter dish while also boosting local businesses. During the festival, participating establishments will offer their best versions of ajobacalao , a dish deeply rooted in the region’s gastronomy. Ajobacalao is a traditional product of the municipality of Velez-Malaga.
It is made with breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil from the Axarquia region, salted cod, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and chili pepper. Residents and visitors can enjoy this specialty across various venues in the city, enhancing the experience of Easter traditions. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Is moving to Spain in 2025 still worth it? Here’s what you really need to know Big change: Spain allows residents to block tourist lets Spain brings back €10,000 electric car grants – here’s who qualifies To encourage participation, the event will feature a competition with a total of 300 euros in prizes.
A special award will also be granted to the best participating business and the best photograph taken during the event. The photography contest seeks to promote the local economy by encouraging participants to capture creative images of ajobacalao in restaurants, bars, or at home. Two winners will be selected: one for a photo taken in a local business (200 euros) and another for a home setting (100 euros).
César Díaz, manager of Vive Vélez, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, even suggesting dedicating a street to ajobacalao as a tourist attraction. Read here more news from Axarquia. Read here more news from Malaga.
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