Where and What to Eat in Malaga
Malaga eats brilliantly and cheaply. From grilled sardines on the beach to sweet wine straight from the barrel, here is what to order and where.
Andalusian cooking is built on great raw ingredients and very little fuss. In Malaga that means fish hauled in that morning, vegetables from the AxarquÃa hills and wine made from grapes grown within sight of the sea. You can eat memorably here without ever sitting down to a formal meal.
The three guides below cover the dishes you should not miss, the tapas streets that locals actually use, and the wine and chiringuito culture that defines a Malaga evening. Pace yourself, order in rounds and follow the crowds.
Espetos and Pescaito Frito Explained
Malaga's signature dishes are grilled sardine skewers and a plate of fried fish. Here is what they are and where to eat them right.
The Best Tapas Streets in Malaga
Skip the tourist traps. These are the streets and squares where Malaga locals go for tapas, from old town classics to Soho.
Malaga Sweet Wine and Beach Chiringuitos
Malaga's sweet wine and its beach bars are part of the same culture. Learn what to drink and how a chiringuito evening works.