Morcilla Day – Blood sausage Festival 2024 in Canillas de Aceituno
The 2024 blood sausage festival in Canillas de Aceituno
Here is the essential information about the Morcilla Day, the Blood sausage Festival in Canillas de Aceituno :
- A few words about Canillas de Aceituno
- The dates of the festival
- The programme of the festival
- Where is Canillas de Aceituno?
- What to do in Canillas de Aceituno?
- Booking accommodation
- Some useful links
A few words about Canillas de Aceituno
Canillas de Aceituno is an authentic white village in Axarquia, in the province of Malaga.
To find out more about the village, you can find all the information on the link visit Canillas de Aceituno.
The village is well known for the famous El Saltillo hike, and its fabulous suspension bridge (see photo below).
About the blood sausage festival in Canillas de Aceituno
It coincides with the celebration of the Virgen de la Cabeza, patron saint of the village, on the last Sunday of April.
The village is famous for its gastronomic dishes. The most famous of these is the Chivo de Canillas, also known as chivo al horno or chivo lechal. A marvel to be discovered as well.
Dates of the Morcilla (black pudding) Festival
The festival, Día de la Morcilla, will be held on 27 and 28 April 2024.
The 2024 programme of the festival
Where is Canillas de Aceituno?
What to do in Canillas de Aceituno?
In the surroundings of the village, it is possible to find very nice activities:
- horse riding, on the beach or in the mountains
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism
- snorkeling
- visit of caves
Use the following link to access all the activities to do. during your holidays. This link provides you with all the details of each activity.
Book an accommodation
Below you will find the available rentals or accommodation in Canillas de Aceituno. Simply enter the dates you wish to stay.
Booking.com
Some useful links for your trip to Andalusia
Easy and economical bookings
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