El Borge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Borge
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View of El Borge
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24 km2 (9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 933 | |
| • Density | 38.9/km2 (100.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Website | www.elborge.es | |
El Borge is a charming town located in southern Spain. It's part of the Málaga province, within the region called Andalusia. About 1,000 people live here. People from El Borge are known as Borgeños. The town is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) from the city of Málaga.
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What Makes El Borge Special?
El Borge is often called the "raisin capital." This is because it's one of the biggest producers of Muscatel raisins. These special raisins even have their own "Denominación de Origen" (DO). This is like a special label that shows where a product comes from.
The town is part of the "Ruta de la Pasa," which means "The Raisin Route." If you visit, you'll see many paseros. These are special areas where grapes are dried in the sun to turn them into delicious raisins.
Famous People from El Borge
El Borge is known as the birthplace of a famous bandit from the 1800s. His name was Luis Muñoz Garcia, also known as the "Bizco de El Borge." Today, the house where he was born is a rural hotel. It even has a small museum that tells stories about bandits.
Delicious Local Foods
Besides the famous Muscat raisins and wine, El Borge offers many tasty local dishes.
- Ajoblanco: This is a chilled soup made from almonds.
- Gazpacho: Another chilled soup, usually made with tomatoes. Sometimes it includes lima beans or cucumber.
- Tortillas de bacalao con miel de caña: These are cod tortillas served with a sweet cane honey.
- Hornazo del Día de San Marcos: This is a special bread-like dessert. It has a boiled egg baked right in the middle!
Festivals and Celebrations
El Borge loves to celebrate! One of the best times to visit is during the Día de la Pasa (Raisin Day). This popular festival happens on the third Sunday of September. Thousands of visitors come to enjoy Muscatel dishes and learn about raisins.
Other important celebrations include:
- Fiestas Patronales en honor de San Gabriel Arcángel: These celebrations honor the Archangel St. Gabriel. They take place at the end of Semana Santa (Holy Week).
- Día de San Marcos: Celebrated on April 25th.
- Romería de San Isidro: A pilgrimage held on May 15th.
- Noche de las Candelas: This "Night of the Candles" takes place at the end of June.
Images for kids
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View of El Borge
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The coat of arms of El Borge
See also
In Spanish: El Borge para niños
