Few things beat a glass of local wine and a slice of creamy goat’s cheese enjoyed in a picture-perfect village square, and this month, Mijas Pueblo is bringing back exactly that.
From Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, the central Plaza Virgen de la Peña will host the eighth Festival del Queso y el Vino, a favourite event for many in the area.
Who will be taking part?
Twenty exhibitors will fill the square, including Mijas hospitality businesses and cheesemakers from across Malaga province. Mijas Town Hall has confirmed the line-up, which includes local venues Bodega del Pintor, Coffee Art, Radikal, Corte de Autor, Confusion, Alboka, Las Terrazas, Las Tablitas, Confitería Maru, La Muralla, Plaza de Toros, El Cañuelo and Salvador Alarcón.
Melisa Ceballos, the councillor for public spaces, praised the commitment of local bar and restaurant owners to promoting the area’s food. She added that the event attracts hundreds of residents and visitors every year, bringing valuable business to the town.
With live music keeping you entertained into the early hours, along with cheese and wine, what’s not to love?
Opening times and how to get to the festival
– Friday, October 23: 12pm to 1am
– Saturday, October 24: 11am to 2am
– Sunday, October 25: 11am to midnight
A shuttle bus will link the Cantera with the village if you prefer not to drive right into the centre. Check the town hall website or contact the Mijas tourism office for timetables before setting off.
From four stalls to a village tradition
This popular event has grown year on year. In 2023, the president of the traders’ association said it had started with just four stalls and grown to 16, with some visitors unable to fit into the square.
In 2022, the then councillor for public spaces, Nicolas Cruz, explained that the aim was to spread the town’s events beyond the busy summer months and help local traders promote their produce. Now it’s reached 20 stalls for 2026, proving what a crowd pleaser it really is.
Head to the Pueblo and indulge. It’s a great opportunity to try regional produce, meet neighbours and enjoy a cooler, quieter side of village life. Bring visiting family or friends and make an afternoon and evening of it, explore the shops and other restaurants. For more information, see the official details on the Mijas Town Hall website.