Savour the flavours of La Magdalena festival

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Published 10/03/2025

Castelló de la Plana boasts an irresistible array of tasty foods that are enjoyed during La Magdalena festival. Sample the delicious specialities that take centre stage during these festive days. Take a bite.

The food at La Magdalena is undoubtedly one of the festival’s highlights. We’ve put together a quick foodie guide so that you can easily navigate your way around this festival in Castelló de la Plana, one bite at a time. Keep this post handy as your go-to reference during the celebrations.

What to eat at La Magdalena in Castelló de la Plana

The typical foods at La Magdalena offer a mouthwatering mix of sweet treats, charcuterie and refreshing salads.  It’s tradition to carry a saquet, a drawstring bag, and a bota, a traditional leather wine sack, to keep essentials on hand. Since you’ll likely be out and about, packing common snacks like monkey nuts and cured ham is the perfect way to stay energised throughout the festivities.

Las Cañas pilgrimage on the second day of La Magdalena is a must for food lovers. You’ll see locals tucking into figues albardaes before they start the ascent to the chapel. These deep-fried battered figs make for a delicious traditional snack that is well worth trying while you’re at Castelló de la Plana’s most beloved festival.

Before setting off on their long walk, pilgrims fuel up with hearty sandwiches filled with broad bean and garlic tortilla, as well as ximos - fried bread rolls stuffed with vegetable pisto, boiled egg and tuna. These traditional festival treats are easy to come by during the celebrations.
Food plays a key role in La Magdalena festival, especially within each colla or gaiata gathering, where tables are filled with delicacies like salted fish, fried peppers, eggs, tomata de penjar and pickled treats. A great way to immerse yourself in the flavours of the festival is by visiting Central Market to pick up these local ingredients - come and taste the celebrations.

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