IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO ENJOY THE BEST BEACH BARS IN MALAGA.
There are few places that better represent summer and good weather than a beach bar. Spending a pleasant time having a drink with your loved ones and overlooking the beach is one of the pleasures of summer.
Therefore, we offer you 10 options in Malaga and surroundings where you can enjoy a complete experience in a beach bar forgetting about any worries. To do this, we have used the prestigious “Lista de Soletes de la Guía Repsol”, which highlights the best places in terms of gastronomy, service and atmosphere, where Malaga has almost 90 establishments including bars, restaurants, beach bars and cafes.
In this list there are beach bars of all kinds, from the most traditional, typical and historic, to other more modern places where tradition is fused with more contemporary touches. In all of them you can enjoy the freshness of Malaga’s seafood and fish, savour traditional dishes from the region or simply relax for a while with a refreshing drink overlooking the beach.
A nice, sunny day, after a nice swim at the beach, with the sand under your feet and your skin salty from the sea water. are the perfect complements to a visit to one of the following beach bars and will create a summer experience at its finest, capturing the essence of Malaga.
1. EL CALEÑO, MALAGA
One of the benchmarks when it comes to cooking the famous “espetos” With more than 30 years of experience, in this chiringuito located in the Paseo Marítimo de Pedregalejo you will enjoy one of the most authentic Malaga experiences you can find.
In addition to its espetos, you can enjoy refreshing and varied salads, all kinds of seafood and fresh fish or a good rice dish. All accompanied by a cool drink!
2. EL CABRA, MALAGA
Founded in 1965, this is another of the area’s leading and most experienced beach bars. Also in the district of Pedregalejo, you can enjoy dishes such as “pescaito frito” (fried fish) in a very pleasant seaside atmosphere.
Specialists in the boat cooking of espetos, their quality does not lag behind when it comes to making all kinds of fried food, seafood, meats, rice dishes, dishes specially prepared for the little ones… Even delicious sweet desserts!
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3. MIGUELITO EL CARIÑOSO, MALAGA
With this peculiar name (which may well refer to the good treatment of the workers with their customers) and also a neighbour of the previous options, this beach bar, which has a great affection and appreciation from its consumers, offers an extensive menu of seafood and Mediterranean food such as meats, fish and rice dishes. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available, accompanied by impeccable service, creating a great experience, 100% recommendable.
4. EL TINTERO II, MALAGA
One of the most famous for its peculiar way of serving the dishes and its characteristic waiters and “canticos”, which together with the quality of its dishes and the freshness of its products, will make you have a good time, not only delicious, but also fun.
Waiters will pass by you with plates, singing and encouraging customers to taste it, and the first one to raise their hand and ask for it, will be the one who gets to keep it. Undoubtedly a unique experience.
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4. CHIRINGUITO GUTIÉRREZ PLAYA, MALAGA
On the Antonio Banderas promenade is another chiringuito with an extensive menu of dishes on a beach that is as busy as it is pleasant.
Sea bass, sea bream, gilthead bream, prawns, red mullet and a wide variety of fish accompany the delicious espetos in this establishment next to the beach of Huelin, a beach full of tranquillity where you can spend the afternoon after a delicious time at Gutierrez Playa.
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6. EL SARDINÁ, TORREMOLINOS
An authentic and typically Malaga chiringuito serving dishes specialising in all types of fish and seafood accompanied by the tranquillity of the sea on the beach of the same name, just a few steps away from the restaurant.
You can enjoy all kinds of delicious seafood, fish, salads or sardine skewers cooked right on the beach. All accompanied by great service and professionalism!
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7. LA MAR BONITA, TORREMOLINOS
Family-run beach bar with more than 50 years of experience where you can enjoy dishes full of freshness, pampering the fresh products of their dishes and offering a friendly and close service to their customers.
The quality of its dishes and service is reflected in a number of culinary awards that only reflect what is already evident: the need to visit.
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8. EL SALADERO, CALETA DE VÉLEZ
With more than 50 years of experience and in the hands of the fourth generation of the family, nowadays “El Saladero” is a reference in its area, but in its beginnings (back in 1965) it was simply the bar where the sailors would have a drink after their working day.
The fact that it is still open so many years later is largely due to the services and delicious dishes it offers, so much so that the Gastronomic Academy of Malaga decorated it in 2021 as the best chiringuito in the province.
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9. ALMA PLAYA, RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA
This beach bar-restaurant, located right on the beach, offers a wide variety of exquisite dishes prepared with great dedication and where not only fish and seafood is the protagonist, but we can also order a variety of delicious dishes, starters and desserts of all kinds. It also has a specific menu for very creative breakfasts and snacks.
It also offers other complementary services such as paddle surf board rental or yoga classes.
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10. AVANTE CLARO, RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA
Last on our list, although of great importance, we recommend this beach bar style restaurant, which despite not being as old as some of the previous ones, has already formed and established a large family of workers and customers.
With delicious Mediterranean cuisine dominated by fresh seafood and friendly service, this “quaint, traditional restaurant” (as they call themselves) will offer you a delightfully satisfying experience.
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