{
  "id": 12868851,
  "title": "Malaga village turns into a 19th century bandit town this weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/malaga-village-turns-into-a-19th-century-bandit-town-this-weekend",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:33:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/08/malaga-village-turns-into-a-19th-century-bandit-town-this-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 19th century bandit town of El Burgo will come alive this weekend for the 13th Pasion Bandolera festival. Costumed residents will recreate historic scenes, live theatre, local food, and craft stalls, drawing visitors to the beautiful Sierra de las Nieves. Over 300 residents will participate, portraying villagers, bandits, and travelling performers in a narrative centered on Agustina and Jose. The festival, which began on Friday, will take visitors back to 1840, when the mountains around Ronda were linked to famous southern Spanish bandits. The official opening ceremony takes place at 7.30pm, followed by theatrical performances throughout the weekend, culminating in the final scenes on Sunday. Visitors can explore the festival's decorated streets, enjoy food stalls, and participate in children's activities. With the mild autumn weather, the Pasion Bandolera festival offers an engaging alternative to traditional Costa del Sol weekend plans.",
  "summary": "A Malaga village will become a 19th century bandit town this weekend, with costumed street scenes, live theatre, local food […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}