Malaga is an Andalusian city on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. Known for its rich and varied Mediterranean cuisine, it will delight lovers of fine dining.
Here are just a few of Malaga’s popular culinary specialties you might want to try during your visit.
Sardine skewers
There’s nothing more characteristic of Malaga cuisine than a good espeto of grilled sardines. The sardines are skewered on a prepared skewer, then planted in the sand near the coals and sprinkled with coarse salt. They are traditionally eaten in a chiringuito (beach restaurant).
Sardine kebabs date back to the 19th century, when sardines, because of their low cost, were the staple diet of modest folk, mainly those living from fishing.
You can enjoy sardine kebabs and other seafood in shacks in almost every coastal town in Andalusia. Mackerel, sea bream and sea bass are also delicious on skewers.
Malaga salad
As the name suggests, this is the typical salad of the Malaga region. It consists mainly of boiled potatoes, cod, oranges and olives.
It is also known as “Salmorejo malagueño” or “Ensalada cateta”.
Fritura Malagueña
This dish features a variety of fried fish and seafood, including whiting, squid, shrimp, squid and marinated dogfish.
You can also opt for lemon-fried anchovies, Malaga’s famous “pescaitos fritos”.
Cold soups
Malaga has its own cold soup, Porra antequerana, similar to Cordoba’s salmorejo. It’s made with tomatoes, green peppers and is usually accompanied by a hard-boiled egg and tuna.
Ajoblanco cold soup is made with ground almonds, bread, garlic and oil.
Conchas finas
Concha fina, also known as almejón or almeja de sangre, belongs to the mollusc family and is appreciated for its excellent iodized taste. It is also known as almeja de Málaga.
On the go
Campero is a typical Malaga fast-food speciality. It consists of a round, crusty, toasted loaf filled with ham, cheese, chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise.
Here’s an overview of Malaga’s culinary specialties. Enjoy your meal!