Benamargosa – Fiesta del Campo – Country Fair 2026

The Fiesta del Campo, Benamargosa’s 2026 Country Fair
Here is the essential information about the Benamargosa Country Fair:
- A few words about Benamargosa
- The dates of the festival
- The programme of the festival
- Where is Benamargosa?
- What to do in Benamargosa?
- Booking accommodation
- Some useful links

A few words about Benamargosa
Benamargosa is a little 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 Benamargosa.
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Dates of the Fiesta del campo – Benamargosa Country Fair in 2026
The Benamargosa Country festival, fiesta del campo, will be held on 26 April 2026 from noon until midnight.
At 2.30 p.m., a popular paella is offered to all visitors.

The 2025 programme of the festival
- 12.00 p.m.: Reception of Authorities and personalities and inauguration of the 19th Fiesta del Campo by the Mayor.
- 12:30 p.m.: Official visit to the different stands located in different parts of the old town, with gastronomic tastings of typical Benamargosa products and foods. The panda de Verdiales San Gabriel from el Borge will accompany us on this tour.
- 1:00 p.m.: Rompeolas Orchestra which will host the celebration in the Official Tent, located on the Esplanade on the banks of the Benamargosa River.
- 2:30 p.m.: Institutional awards and recognition ceremony under the Official Tent.
- Great popular paella on the esplanade next to the Benamargosa river bridge.

- 4.30 pm: Copla performance with Maika Romero

- 6.00 pm: Dance exhibition by Amigos por el Baile, along with bachata and salsa dancers.
- 6.30 pm: The rhythm of the Rompeolas Orchestra returns.
- 9.00 pm: Performance by La Cebolla and Negro Jari.
This day is dedicated to the discovery of the local gastronomy, mainly around tropical fruits. There is a local drink to discover, the Baticate (a milkshake made with avocado and cinnamon) :

It is also an opportunity to discover a curious dish made with pieces of lemon and a sauce, the Zoque :

Where is Benamargosa?
What to do in Benamargosa?
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 accommodation in Benamargosa. Simply enter the desired dates.
Some useful links (car hire, ideas for visits)
Easy and economical bookings
And finally, here are some other experiences to do around Benamargosa
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