{"id":77254,"date":"2024-10-01T09:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T07:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=77254"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:00:48","slug":"el-chorro-beer-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/el-chorro-beer-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"El Chorro Beer Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77254\" class=\"elementor elementor-77254 elementor-19587\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52eea7f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52eea7f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a11ee0b\" data-id=\"5a11ee0b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-565cc94f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"565cc94f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>Chorro Beer Fest<\/strong> is the craft beer festival held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/el-chorro\/\">El Chorro<\/a>, the village in \u00c1lora at the entrance to the Caminito del Rey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It takes place in autumn<\/strong>, lasts a weekend and brings together more than 25 craft beers, live music and food trucks, with the Gaitanes Gorge as a backdrop.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0This year\u2019s edition<\/h2>\n<p>The next edition of <strong>Beer Fest El Chorro<\/strong> will take place on <strong>23, 24 and 25 October 2026<\/strong> in El Chorro, M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n<p>Over three days you can enjoy <strong>craft beer, live music, DJ sets and a range of activities<\/strong>, all in a friendly, festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission is free<\/strong>, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm for a good time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> El Chorro, M\u00e1laga.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entry:<\/strong> free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Beer Fest El Chorro 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Where to check in the meantime:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The <span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">the festival\u2019s official social media profile<\/span>, where announcements appear first.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In the <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">the event\u2019s official website<\/span>:<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/beer-fest-el-chorro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-family: Cairo, sans-serif;\">El Chorro Beer Fest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is the Chorro Beer Fest?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/el-chorro-beer-fest.jpg\" alt=\"Atmosphere at the Chorro Beer Fest in El Chorro, \u00c1lora\" title=\"\"><p><\/p>\n<figcaption>The festival on the square outside El Chorro church.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A festival of <strong>craft beer<\/strong> bringing together breweries <strong>from the local area, Spain and abroad<\/strong>, with <strong>more than 25 varieties<\/strong> to taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What sets it apart from other beer festivals<\/strong> is not the format, but its location: <strong>at the foot of the Gaitanes Gorge<\/strong>, in a mountain village of three hundred people, beneath the towering canyon walls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And it is not just about beer.<\/strong> The programme has four main elements:<\/p>\n<h3>Craft beer<\/h3>\n<p>More than 25 varieties from <strong>local microbreweries<\/strong> and brands from further afield, <strong>from mild lagers to IPAs and stouts<\/strong>. Tastings use the festival\u2019s official glass, the usual system at events of this kind.<\/p>\n<h3>Live music<\/h3>\n<p>Concerts on both days, featuring <strong>bands from the village and the province<\/strong>, plus DJ sets throughout the day. The line-up is published alongside the dates.<\/p>\n<h3>Food<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Food trucks and local stalls<\/strong>, serving M\u00e1laga cuisine and international dishes chosen to pair with the beers.<\/p>\n<h3>And yes, you can bring children<\/h3>\n<p><strong>This is what surprises many people.<\/strong> The festival organises <strong>craft workshops and outdoor games<\/strong> for little ones, making it a family outing as well as an adult celebration.<\/p>\n<h2>Where exactly is it?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/festival-de-la-cerveza-malaga-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Activities and stalls at the Chorro Beer Fest\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>On the square outside El Chorro church<\/strong>, a village in \u00c1lora, <strong>right at the southern exit of the Caminito del Rey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By train:<\/strong> is the best option. The station of <strong>El Chorro\u2013Caminito del Rey<\/strong> is <strong>a few minutes\u2019 walk<\/strong> from the venue, with Media Distancia trains from M\u00e1laga taking <strong>45 minutes to an hour<\/strong>. And if you plan to drink, arrange your return journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> via the A-357 towards Ardales, then the turn-off to El Chorro. <strong>Parking is limited<\/strong> in the village.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By shuttle bus:<\/strong> some editions have offered <strong>a bus service from \u00c1lora, Pizarra and Ardales<\/strong> for a small fee. Check the programme for the year, as it is not guaranteed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The ideal plan: Caminito in the morning, festival in the afternoon<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/145-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gaitanes Gorge near El Chorro\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is the real reason to come<\/strong>, and it fits perfectly:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Caminito del Rey ends in El Chorro<\/strong>, exactly where the festival takes place. You can therefore walk the route in the morning and <strong>head straight to the festival grounds<\/strong>, without getting into a car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to make it work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An early entry slot for the Caminito<\/strong>, around 9:00 or 10:00.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three or four hours<\/strong> on the route, finishing around midday.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return your helmet and you are already in El Chorro.<\/strong> The festival opens in the afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And the detail that completes the plan:<\/strong> if you came by train, you do not have to drive home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One word of warning, though:<\/strong> Caminito tickets <strong>sell out<\/strong>, especially over the festival weekend. Book in advance. Everything you need to know is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/caminito-del-rey-recomendaciones\/\">Tips for visiting El Caminito<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to eat and stay<\/h2>\n<p><strong>El Chorro is a small village<\/strong> and fills up over the festival weekend. If you plan to stay overnight, <strong>book well in advance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Places to eat in the area, with opening hours and useful notes, are listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/where-to-eat-in-caminito-del-rey\/\">Where to eat at the Caminito del Rey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What else is nearby?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are coming for the festival, the area has enough to fill a whole weekend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-we-see-on-my-kings-road\/\">The ten highlights of the Caminito<\/a>, from the Sill\u00f3n del Rey to the Glass Viewpoint.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-ardales\/\">Ardales<\/a> and the reservoirs, fifteen minutes away.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/origin-of-the-kings-road\/\">The history of the Caminito<\/a>, which begins with a railway and ends with a king.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if you enjoy heights, right there you will find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/product\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-caminito-del-rey\/\">the via ferrata at El Chorro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Our excursion on the festival dates<\/h2>\n<p>We are a local M\u00e1laga operator with more than 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia, and <strong>we adapt our excursion over the Beer Fest weekend<\/strong> to fit in with the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is included on those dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Entrance to the Caminito del Rey<\/strong> and a Spanish- and English-speaking accompanying guide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return transport<\/strong> from M\u00e1laga, Torremolinos, Benalm\u00e1dena, Fuengirola or Ardales. <strong>And this is the biggest advantage<\/strong>: you do not have to drive home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One extra hour<\/strong> after finishing the route, so you have time to enjoy the festival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A discount on beer tasting<\/strong>, purchased on the day through the guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Check the conditions for the current edition when booking<\/strong>, as the package is adjusted each year to the festival\u2019s dates and times.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The whole destination, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/el-caminito-del-rey\/\">the Caminito del Rey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>When is the Chorro Beer Fest held?<\/h3>\n<p>In autumn, over a Saturday and Sunday. The exact dates for each edition are announced during the summer through the festival\u2019s official profile and \u00c1lora Town Council\u2019s events calendar, and are published on this page once confirmed.<\/p>\n<h3>Where is the Chorro Beer Fest held?<\/h3>\n<p>On the square outside El Chorro church, in the municipality of \u00c1lora, right at the southern exit of the Caminito del Rey. This mountain village lies at the foot of the Gaitanes Gorge, giving the festival an unusual setting for an event of this kind.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you bring children to the Chorro Beer Fest?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Alongside the beer area and concerts, the festival offers children\u2019s activities such as craft workshops and outdoor games, making it a family outing as well as an event for adults.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you get to the Chorro Beer Fest?<\/h3>\n<p>The most practical option is the train: El Chorro\u2013Caminito del Rey station is a few minutes\u2019 walk from the venue and connects with M\u00e1laga in 45 minutes to an hour. By car, take the A-357 via Ardales, although parking in the village is limited. Some editions have offered a shuttle bus from \u00c1lora, Pizarra and Ardales, but check each year.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you combine the festival with the Caminito del Rey?<\/h3>\n<p>It works perfectly, as the Caminito ends in El Chorro, where the festival takes place. The usual plan is to book an early morning entry, complete the route in three or four hours and head straight to the festival in the afternoon. Book Caminito tickets in advance, as demand rises over that weekend.<\/p>\n<h3>How many beers are available at the Chorro Beer Fest?<\/h3>\n<p>More than 25 varieties at the editions held so far, from both local microbreweries and national and international brands. Tastings use the festival\u2019s official glass, the usual system at craft beer events.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chorro Beer Fest is the craft beer festival held in El Chorro, the village in \u00c1lora at the entrance to the Caminito del Rey. 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