“Feslalí” celebrates its 10th anniversary: when the land leads the way
From the 1st to the 22nd of February, Alcalalí will celebrate the 10th edition of “Feslalí. February is Alcalalí”, a well-established event that invites visitors to discover the municipality through its landscape, agriculture, culture, and people. Ten years after its inception, “Feslalí” begins a new chapter, remaining true to its essence while adapting to the reality of the territory and the challenges of the present.
The origins of Feslalí
Since its beginnings, “Feslalí” has been closely linked to almond trees and their blossom—a landscape that for decades defined the image of Alcalalí and made the month of February a special time for residents and visitors alike. The festival was born with a clear objective: to position the Alcalalí almond as a local product with high added value, reactivate agricultural activity, boost the local economy, and attract inland tourism based on the municipality’s agricultural identity.
The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa
However, the emergence of “Xylella fastidiosa” and the containment policies applied, which led to the mass uprooting of almond trees, have profoundly transformed the landscape and the productive base that sustained the festival. Given this reality, continuing to look to the past no longer made sense. It was necessary to rethink “Feslalí” from the perspective of the land and for the sake of the future.
The carob: a crop with a past, present, and future
The carob: a crop with a past, present, and future
Alcalalí preserves a valuable agricultural and environmental heritage, with centuries-old carob trees, rain-fed lands adapted to the Mediterranean climate, and traditional knowledge that forms part of the municipality’s collective memory. In recent years, the carob bean has also seen an economic and strategic revaluation, driven by its excellent adaptation to drought, low maintenance costs, and the growing market interest in natural and sustainable products.
For this reason, Alcalalí Town Council has worked throughout this year on a strategy for the recovery and commercial viability of carob, resulting in a technical and participatory study. This document confirms that the carob is not only a crop central to the local identity but also a real opportunity to diversify the local economy, recover abandoned land, and move towards a more resilient and sustainable agricultural model.
The 10th edition of “Feslalí. February is Alcalalí” thus becomes a privileged showcase to start this new journey, placing the carob at the centre of the narrative and connecting agriculture, culture, gastronomy, landscape, and tourism.
A month full of activities for everyone
The 10th edition of “Feslalí. February is Alcalalí” is not just a celebration; it is a statement of intent. Committing to the carob is a commitment to the land, to an agriculture adapted to climate change, to local identity, and to new economic and social opportunities.
From the 1st to the 22nd of February, Alcalalí awaits you to celebrate ten years of “Feslalí” and to begin a new stage together.
Because the future also flourishes… and in Alcalalí, this February, it tastes of carob.
We look forward to seeing you in Alcalalí !
Programme of activities
Feslalí Experience
2n Concurs de
Pintura Ràpida
II Carob sweets contest
Crafts and Land Products Fair
Technical study:
“The carob: a crop with a past, present, and future”
On weekends during Feslalí
Medieval Tower
Visiting hours: from 11.00 am to 1.30 pm