Flavour, Tradition & Festive Spirit
5 to 7 December · Plaza de la Vendimia
Manilva once again welcomes the Saborea Manilva Gastronomy Fair, a three-day celebration of local food, wine and Christmas traditions. From 5th to 7th December, Plaza de la Vendimia becomes a lively market filled with aromas, music and festive cheer—now a favourite event for residents and visitors alike.
Gastronomic Market & Local Flavours
The fair showcases the best of Manilva and the surrounding region, with stalls offering cheeses, cured meats, pastries, sweets, olive products and, of course, Manilva’s renowned wines. A highlight is the Traditional Wine Competition, followed by public tastings of the participating wines.
Live cooking demonstrations and free tastings return this year, featuring Buey burgers, Iberian pork cheek, tacos, pastries and other regional delights.
Festive Activities for All Ages
Friday evening opens with the Christmas light switch-on, children’s workshops and the first gastronomic tastings. Throughout the weekend families can enjoy entertainment, crafts and a children’s musical inspired by Home Alone.
On Sunday, an encounter of parrandas brings traditional Christmas rhythms to the square, adding to the warm festive atmosphere.
A Weekend of Live Music
As always, music is at the heart of the event. The 2025 line-up includes:
- Zambombá Manilveña
- Casa Pestiño Zambombá
- Compás Flamenco
- Malamalamera
- La Mala Hora
- DJ Pájaro
- Alba Dreid
Performances run throughout the weekend, from traditional Christmas sounds to pop, flamenco and DJ sessions.
A True Community Celebration
Blending gastronomy, culture and holiday spirit, Saborea Manilva 2025 offers a vibrant start to the Christmas season. Whether you come for the tasting stalls, the music, or the festive atmosphere, the fair once again promises a memorable weekend in the heart of Manilva.
Friday, 5 December
18:00 – Opening of Saborea Manilva stands.
18:00 – Entertainment and photos with Disney characters.
18:00 to 20:00 – Children’s craft workshop.
19:30 – Switching on of the Christmas lights & official opening of the Saborea Manilva Fair, with a tasting of Manilva wine.
21:00 – Musical performance by Asociación Cultural Zambombá Manilveña.
22:00 – Musical performance: Zambombá Flamenca Casa Pestiño.
23:30 until closing – DJ Pájaro.
Saturday, 6 December
11:30 – Opening of Saborea Manilva stands.
11:30 – Manilva Wine Competition: meeting and deliberation of the jury on the wine samples by category.
11:30 to 14:30 – Cooking workshop for children.
12:00 to 14:30 – Live cooking and free tasting by Dani from Cafetería Plaza (for 100 people).
15:00 – Jury readings and awards ceremony for the Manilva Wine Competition.
15:30 – Tasting of the wines presented in the competition.
17:00 – Children’s musical: Home Alone.
18:30 – Performance by Jessica Quiñones’ School of Body Expression.
19:30 – Musical performance: Compás Flamenco.
22:30 – DJ Pájaro.
23:30 – Musical performance: Malamalamera.
Sunday, 7 December
11:30 – Opening of Saborea Manilva stands.
11:30 to 13:30 – National POPI Iberian Ham Carving Contest. Charity event: with a donation of 3 kg of food, visitors can enjoy a plate of ham.
13:30 to 14:30 – Live cooking and free tasting of Buey hamburgers, Iberian pork cheek, and tacos, prepared by Manso Burger (for the first 100 people).
16:30 to 17:00 – Free tasting of pastries by Vicky Lupu.
17:30 to 21:30 – Parrandas (traditional music gatherings).
21:30 to 23:00 – Musical performance: La Mala Hora.
23:00 to midnight – DJ Pájaro.
Midnight until closing – Musical performance: Alba Dreid.
