Malaga and its Beach bars

The coast of Malaga has a well-preserved a tradition of good life which is the so-called Chiringuito. These Beach Bars are very popular among locals and visitors to enjoy a great variety of fresh fish (fried fish, paella or a Grilled sardines), for a drink next to the sea front or to watch the sunset.

The Chiringuitos are generally made of wood, trying to harmonize with the environment. Many of the oldest ones today are excellent restaurants specializing in fish dishes. It's very nice to eat in a nearby Chiringuito feeling the sea breeze or the murmur of the waves at night with the reflection of the moon on the water.

This model of beach terrace combining bar and restaurant is one of the emblems of Malaga and the Costa del Sol since in the 60s and 70s when began to arrive the first tourists to Torremolinos.

Several sardines pierced with great art and care on wooden sticks and roasted slowly in a wood fire are the stellar dish in Malaga´s Beach Bars. This well known and popular dish is called Espeto de Sardinas, which many choose to take with a cold beer or Sangria. It's easy to find them in the Chiringuitos situated along the sea promenades and they are also easy to smell, by the unmistakable aroma of hot coal, wood and good fish. Its smell has absolutely nothing to do with grilled sardines in a kitchen. Another major attraction in the Beach Bars is the pescaito frito (fried fish). The best way to accompany this typical dish Malaga is with a salad of roasted peppers, but some also prefer hearts of lettuce.

There are basically two types of Beach Bars: The typical, traditional Chiringuito, an easy going place without great refinement, frequented by families and locals eating out on the weekends, with a down to earth andalusian flavor.

The second type, although as well a Beach Bar in its characteristics is getting increasingly fashionable in certain circles: The Beach Club. These beach Bars are aimed at a much more exclusive clientele, with Balinese beds with canopy, white chairs and umbrellas, eye-catching waitresses and DJs. There are massage, live music and all kinds of services and entertainment.

Whatever your choice, you will have insured a good time under the smiling Mediterranean sky. Enjoy your summer!

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