Experience the Migas Festival in Torrox (Malaga)

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. Providing options for visits that are within easy reach with a rental car, nice routes, places to visit and from where to start. In this article some cultural tips when visiting Malaga, the Axarquia and the Torrox Migas Festival.

Every year, on the last Sunday before Christmas, many visitors come to the beautiful, whitewashed town of Torrox, near Malaga, to join the typical Christmas celebration. In Torrox that means 2000 kilos of flour, 500 litres of olive oil and small pieces of chorizo in order to make ¨Fried Breadcrumbs¨ that are cooked in huge cauldrons at the main square.

There are lots of the local ´migas´ to try, served free, together with a glass of local wine and a tapa. There is music, dancing, a great ambience to get to know this typical Andalusian peasant dish.

When: 18 Dec 2011 (annual)
Where: Torrox (Malaga)
Cost: Free
Opening Hours: From 11.30am

Torrox  is situated in the beautiful region of the Axarquia in Andalusia, about 45km from Malaga city. A picturesque place that lies on the scenic Route of Sun and Wine, which follows a route of towns and villages in the Axarquia in a landscape of sun and vineyards.

The town is located just 4 kilometres inland and is a popular tourist destination during the summer for those looking to stay in more traditional surroundings, yet be close to the attractions of the more modern Torrox Costa.

The Axarquía is excellent for hiking and several companies now run walking holidays. Horse trekking is also very popular here. The landscape is riven by deep valleys lined with terraces and irrigation channels that date back to Muslim times.

The area enjoys a typically Andalusian climate, being very hot during the summer and temperate during the winter. The residents enjoy around 2,800 hours of annual sunshine.

All in all a great place to enjoy some typical dishes, sun and beautiful surroundings. You can conveniently rent your car directly upon arrival at Malaga airport or next to Malaga train station and easily get there. For more information on our fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.