The festival of good living in Granada’s La Alpujarra region marks its fifth edition, with the Cittaslow twinning of Bubión and La Orotava as the main event

The Bubión City Council, the only Cittaslow municipality in Andalusia, announces the fifth edition of the Andalucía Slow Fest, the festival of good living that, over three days, transforms this corner of Granada’s Alpujarra into a gathering place for culture, gastronomy, crafts, and music. The festival will take place on July 17, 18, and 19, 2026, in Bubión, with free admission to all events.

The big news for this year’s festival is the Cittaslow twinning between Bubión and La Orotava (Tenerife), scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 p.m. The event will be attended by the president of the Cittaslow Spain network, Ms. Alaitz Erkoreka Baraiazarra, and the councilor for Tourism of La Orotava, Ms. Delia Escobar. This twinning symbolizes the union of the only two Cittaslow municipalities in southern Spain: two regions that, despite being at opposite geographical ends, share the same philosophy of a slow, mindful, and sustainable way of life.

The Andalucía Slow Fest was launched in 2022 with the goal of positioning Bubión as a leader in slow tourism in Andalusia. Four editions later, the festival has established its own cultural model: unhurried, rooted in tradition, and set against the backdrop of the Barranco del Poqueira.

Andalucía Slow Fest 2026 Program

FRIDAY, JULY 17

6:30 p.m. Opening of the group exhibition “Poqueira en Clave de Arte.” Casa de la Cultura. The exhibition will be open from July
17 to 24 11:00 p.m. Official opening of the 5th edition of the Andalucía Slow Fest.
11:00 p.m. Los Vinilos in concert. A musical journey from the 1980s to the present day

SATURDAY, JULY 18

10:00 a.m. Yoga and Pilates with views of the Poqueira Ravine. Wellness among the mountains
11:00 a.m. Little Creators — Children’s workshop. A morning of imagination, art, and fun
1:00 p.m. Savour the good life. Gastronomic tasting featuring local products and traditions with Sabor Granada
6:00 p.m. “Between Threads and Silences.” Memory and identity of the Moorish women of La Alpujarra
8:00 p.m. Poqueira in Clave de Arte. An encounter with creativity, emotion, and heritage
10:00 p.m. Cittaslow Sister City Agreement between Bubión and La Orotava. Featuring the president of Cittaslow Spain, Alaitz Erkoreka Baraiazarra, and the councilwoman for Tourism of La Orotava, Delia Escobar. Followed by a concert by the Canarian group Los Caracoles
11:00 p.m. Kassia live. Greatest hits of Spanish pop and rock to dance to under the stars

SUNDAY, JULY 19

10:00 a.m. Opening of the craft market. Tradition, creativity, and crafts with soul
. 10:30 a.m. Tasting of traditional sweets and Moorish tea. Aromas and flavors of Moorish
heritage 11:00 a.m. Dramatized tour: “The Legend of the Captive Moorish Woman.” Register at City Hall or by calling 958 76 30 32
11:30 a.m. Cyanotype workshop. Discover the magic of artisanal
photography 2:30 p.m. Alpujarra-style migas. To benefit the Spanish Ondine
Syndrome Association 4:00 p.m. Alguazita in concert. Featuring Francisco Javier Moreno Rebollo and Sixto Moreno Lujal, members of Lombarda

All events will take place in Plaza Dr. Pérez Ramón, except where otherwise noted in the event description.

The Andalucía Slow Fest is organized by the Bubión City Council and sponsored by the Department of Tourism and Andalusia Abroad of the Regional Government of Andalusia.