Malagas cuisine is a delightful combination of fresh Mediterranean flavors including seafood like fried fish, grilled sardine skewers (espetos) and boquerones en vinagre or anchovies marinated in vinegar.
These we spotted for sell and buy a the local market, one of those old structures transformed into stands with fresh food and often place to sit and to consume some snack or tapas.
Mercado de Atarazanas designed by the architect Joaquín de Rucoba was built in late 18 century on the site of a Nasrid naval workshop. The only withenss to that are magnificant marlbe doors atarazana, after the Market got its name.
It was time for second breakfast so we ordered some fried sardines with the wine and beer as light refreshment before lunch.
Our neighborhood close to the Malagueta beach was filled with tapas bars, not atractive in interior design but fantastic for its food. One of the bars was just accross our apartment, the other was around the corner (Gastrobar Bassoa) and the third was famous for it 50 years long working history (Casa Carlos 1936).
All serving fantastic food, great in preparation with local ingredients and longtime tradition.
Marisqueria Cerveceria La Peregrina Malaga Centro
Mi Niña Lola, on top of the city with a wonderful view when not raining (yes it did pour rain during our stay in Malaga), has a modern take on fine dining in terms and was probably the most fancy restoran we have ever been as a family of three 😊
Their concept called Young fine dining is based on very local and superb ingredients, like home made olive oil with an idea of tasting menu composed by the guest him self.
After several courses, dessert was optional, but not mandatory. Instead we opted for ice cream when possible. And or wine / beer.
Victoria Malaga is a locally brewed lager from Málaga, known for its “Malagueña y Exquisita” (From Málaga and Exquisite) slogan brewed since 1928 while tempranillo red grape, known for its early ripening and thick skin, stands behind full-bodied wines with red fruit and savory flavors.
Warm climate and generous southern soil fruited many products that were hard to resist not to take home, so instead of fridge magnets we ended up bringing the whole botega. While the over parfumed blackberry Puerto De India gin was the worst in my life (and I am not a tough client when gins is in question, hovewer the Harvey solera sherry, was one of the best drinks every. Top notch!
Great choice of the eateries, with delicious and abundant portions, should be quite enough of a reason for visiting Malaga! Not to be missed out!
