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Malaga – Eat tapas on Pedregalejo beach

Embers to prepare sardines al peto in Pedregalejo in Málaga
Embers to prepare sardines al peto in Pedregalejo in Málaga

Tu sightseeing tour of the city of Malaga It will not be complete if you don't go for tapas or try the fried fish.

Although in the historic center of the city there are many wineries and restaurants where you can enjoy the Malaga gastronomic specialties, I am going to tell you about an area somewhat far from the center, but very popular among the people of Malaga themselves, and where it is not easy to find tourists.

This is the old fishing neighborhood of Pedregalejo, which is next to the beach of the same name, in the northern area of ​​Malaga.

When you get to Pedregalejo neighborhood, You will find a popular beach and a promenade that in its initial area has become a succession of bar and restaurant terraces. All surrounded by palm trees and with low houses with striking colors on their facades.

Furthermore, on the sand, in front of the restaurants, you will see stands with embers where the typical sardines grilled on a spit.

Preparation of sardine and fish espeto in the Pedregalejo neighborhood in Malaga
Preparation of sardine and fish espeto in the Pedregalejo neighborhood in Malaga
Typical spit-roasted sardines in the Pedregalejo neighborhood in Malaga
Typical spit-roasted sardines in the Pedregalejo neighborhood in Malaga

On the pleasant terraces of these restaurants the typical thing is have tapas lunch or dinner, among which the fried fish and the aforementioned sardines are the main protagonists.

And which terrace should you sit on? According to my experience, in recent months I have had the opportunity to go twice tapas to Pedregalejo, and I have been to different restaurants, I will tell you that if you ask three people from Malaga, they may recommend three different restaurants, although they agree that Maricuchi It is the one that has gained the most fame.

Have lunch or dinner in Pedregalejo It will cost you between 20 and 30 euros, depending on the location chosen and, of course, what you order...

In sum, a gastronomic experience essential on your trip to the city of Malaga.

Have you already gone to eat at Pedregalejo beach? What restaurant do you recommend and why?

Pedregalejo beach in Malaga
Pedregalejo beach in Malaga

 

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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