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    Málaga offers a wide variety of exquisite dishes and typical products that will delight your palate. Here we present everything about gastronomy of Malaga.

    Discover the typical food of Málaga and the best places to enjoy it

    Coastal Delights: Beach Bars and Typical Dishes

    Enjoy dining at one of its 400+ beach bars, perfect for trying typical dishes such as “fritura malagueña” (fried fish assortment), “pescaíto frito” (fried fish), especially fried anchovies, or the delicious “espetos de sardinas” (sardine skewers).

    Experience the Montes de Málaga: Meat and Authentic Flavors

    If you prefer meat, you can enjoy fantastic dishes at the ventas (country inns) in the Montes de Málaga, such as “plato de los montes” (mountain dish) and “migas” (fried breadcrumb dish).

    A Taste of Local Flavor: The Malagueño “Campero” Sandwich

    And if you’re in the mood for something more casual, we recommend trying the typical “campero malagueño” (Málaga-style sandwich).

    Sweet Pleasures: Malaga’s Breakfast and Snacks

    Don’t miss out on the tasty breakfasts and snacks with the famous “pitufo malagueño” (small toasted sandwich), “tortas locas” (crazy cakes), “tortas de algarrobo” (carob cakes), and “churros tejeringos” (twisted churros). Also, discover the unique way the locals order coffee.

    Pet-Friendly Options

    Explore the best places to enjoy gastronomy of Malaga, and if you have a pet, don’t worry, there are many dog-friendly bars in Málaga.

    How to Order Coffee in Malaga?

    The people of Málaga have a unique way of ordering coffee, and in this article, we will teach you how to order a coffee in Malaga.

    Where to eat the best fried anchovies in Malaga?

    Fried anchovies are typical of Malaga, we show you where to eat the best fried anchovies.

    Tortas Locas, Typical Sweet of Málaga

    A typical Malaga sweet that can be found in most pastry shops. A cake made with puff pastry, pastry cream, yolk glaze and decorated with cherries, created by the Tejeros family, great confectioners from Malaga.

    Gastronomic route through the best restaurants in the Montes de Malaga

    The Montes de Málaga, in addition to being a Natural Park, constitute one of the most important gastronomic tourist attractions of Málaga.

    Algarrobo Cakes: Typical cakes from Malaga

    Algarrobo Cakes are a traditional dessert from the town of Algarrobo, in the Axarquía region. They are one of the most popular cakes in Málaga.

    Malaga’s Pitufo

    What is a "pitufo" in Malaga? Don't think about the cartoon characters, just sit down in a bar and order "Ponme un pitufo mixto y un mitad".

    Malaga Churros: Tejeringos

    Tejeringos Churros are a part of Malaga's gastronomy, and there are various varieties and recipes with different names depending on the geographical region of Spain.

    The Malagan campero, where to eat the best ones?

    The Campero malagueño or colloquially, campero is a typical sandwich from the city of Malaga. Its origin dates back to the 1950s, although it became popular in the 1980s.

    The Chiringuitos in Malaga

    How delightful it is to feel the warmth of summer, go to the beach, feel the sea breeze and that characteristic smell, and of course, take a dip in the ocean. But something that cannot be missed are the beach bars or "chiringuitos".

    Where to eat the “Plato de los Montes de Málaga”?

    The Plato de Los Montes is a combined dish, typical of Malaga's cuisine, a classic of the restaurants in Málaga, especially in the Colmenar Road, known as the Montes de Malaga Road.

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