If you are thinking about traveling to Málaga region, something you must plan is to visit the best places to go for tapas in Costa del Sol. The tapas are a symbol of Andalusian cooking, little portions with an excellent taste, which let you eat at a low price in Málaga. About tapas there is a huge variety to choose, from the most typical ones, as the Málaga salad, the ‘porra’ (typical tomato purée) or the ‘pescaíto frito’ (varied fried fish), to the most innovative ones, which start to prosper thanks to the develop of creative cuisine.
As surely you would like discovering these places by yourself, we’ll provide you a guide to go for tapas in Costa del Sol.
Where to taste tapas in Málaga city
Although the most gathering bars area is the historical centre of Málaga, in others as El Palo and Pedregalejo, there are traditional tapas bars; a chance to enjoy the Málaga cooking and know the idiosyncrasy of these popular quartiers. Other outstanding area is the new Soho of the city, located at the south of Alameda Principal, where coexist new modern establishments with theatres, shops and street art.
Tapas in the inner region
At towns such as Ronda or Antequera, the cuisine tastes better, especially because of the monumental character of both places. The offer is very wide and all establishments are highlighted by the quality of their products. So, who will refuse to try a ‘porra antequerana’ in front of a beautiful panoramic view of the Antequera meadow? Also in Benaoján, Montejaque, Monda, Tolox or Archidona you could taste typical delightful dishes of the Málaga cuisine.
Restaurants looking to the sea
Málaga cookery looking to the sea? It sounds great. In villages such as Torremolinos, Nerja, Fuengirola or Marbella, going for tapas has already become a tradition. Varied fried fish, herrings’ espetos, Málaga salad, Spanish potato salad… and a large delightful dishes menu. The weather, the views and the charm atmosphere do the rest.
Delight yourself with the flavours of the Costa del Sol.
