By Ion Axinescu

Copyright euroweeklynews

Get ready to travel through time. On October 4 and 5, the small Axarquia town of Cutar will once again transform itself for the Fiesta del Monfí, a weekend that dives deep into Andalusi history and culture.

This is not an ordinary festival. For two days, the streets of Cutar become a living stage filled with music, food, theatre, and tradition. Andalusí-inspired concerts by groups like Sephardica, La Banda Morisca, and the Al-Haiek Orchestra from Tetouan (Morocco) set the soundtrack. The town itself turns into a buzzing souk, with around 40 stalls offering crafts, spices, and Moorish delicacies.

Visitors can also go to workshops on soap-making, ceramics, leather, esparto, and traditional cooking. History buffs will enjoy the theatrical route “Cálamo y cal, el destino de al-Yayyar,” while chess lovers can follow the provincial circuit and children’s tournament.

But the real magic lies in the details. Locals dress in period costumes, dancers weave through the narrow whitewashed streets, and the air fills with the sound of flutes and the smell of slow-cooked dishes. Two performers on stilts narrate the story of the Moriscos who resisted expulsion from these lands, adding a bit of drama to the atmosphere.

Recognised as a festival of provincial tourist interest, the Fiesta del Monfí is more than just entertainment. It’s a living tribute to Cutar’s heritage and a reminder of the cultural richness that still runs through the veins of Axarquia.

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