Online Guide to Malaga (OGM) by Luisa Faraguna

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Online Guide to Malaga (OGM) by Luisa Faraguna

Food Scene

This is a list of good restaurants in Malaga of which only 3 are unique to Malaga which means original enough not to be found anywhere else: - El Pimpi (Malaga's Sweet Wine) - El Tintero (Pescaíto or Fish) - El Balneario (arroz caldoso or juicy rice)
POSH: Michelin Star Restaurant - amazing for a special celebration. Expensive but fantastic indeed. A great place for a first Michelin Star experience.
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Restaurante José Carlos García
1 Plaza de la Capilla
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POSH: Michelin Star Restaurant - amazing for a special celebration. Expensive but fantastic indeed. A great place for a first Michelin Star experience.
A ONE-OFF: Unique to Malaga, trying Malaga's Sweet Wine called 'Malaga Dulce' is a must. They also have an outstanding variety of tapas. Young people usually have a couple of small glasses of Malaga Dulce after dinner and right before their night out. You may continue to your first cocktail of the night at La Terraza de la Alcazaba.
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El Pimpi
62 C. Granada
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A ONE-OFF: Unique to Malaga, trying Malaga's Sweet Wine called 'Malaga Dulce' is a must. They also have an outstanding variety of tapas. Young people usually have a couple of small glasses of Malaga Dulce after dinner and right before their night out. You may continue to your first cocktail of the night at La Terraza de la Alcazaba.
TAPAS: Traditional Spanish Tapas - fantastic ice cold beer on tap and even Vermouth on tap! :-)
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Los Gatos
9 Pl. de Uncibay
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TAPAS: Traditional Spanish Tapas - fantastic ice cold beer on tap and even Vermouth on tap! :-)
FISH: A must, iconic to Málaga, famous for its ‘Fish Show’. They show you and call out the speciality fish dishes and charge you based on the number of empty plates you left on your table. Unique, friendly and fun place to have Malaga's 'Pescaíto frito' (fried fish) and 'espetos de sardinas' (barbecued sardines). They also serve ‘boquerones (whitebait), calamares, calamaritos, chopitos, salmonetes, pescadillas, almejas, navajas, gambas, mejillones, conchas finas, huevas’ and 3-4 types of salad and roasted vegetables. Great for kids too. Plenty of traditional desserts as well.
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El Tintero
340 Av. Salvador Allende
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FISH: A must, iconic to Málaga, famous for its ‘Fish Show’. They show you and call out the speciality fish dishes and charge you based on the number of empty plates you left on your table. Unique, friendly and fun place to have Malaga's 'Pescaíto frito' (fried fish) and 'espetos de sardinas' (barbecued sardines). They also serve ‘boquerones (whitebait), calamares, calamaritos, chopitos, salmonetes, pescadillas, almejas, navajas, gambas, mejillones, conchas finas, huevas’ and 3-4 types of salad and roasted vegetables. Great for kids too. Plenty of traditional desserts as well.
TAPAS: Admire the fruit section and have some tapas at the front bars on those high stools over the buzzing city. Authentic taste of the South of Spain. Try the 'Croquetas'!
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Mercado Central de Atarazanas
10 C. Atarazanas
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TAPAS: Admire the fruit section and have some tapas at the front bars on those high stools over the buzzing city. Authentic taste of the South of Spain. Try the 'Croquetas'!
FISH: Good fish & Paella - highly recommended. Good value for money.
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Miguelito El Cariñoso Restaurante el mejor el espetao
77 Paseo Marítimo el Pedregal
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FISH: Good fish & Paella - highly recommended. Good value for money.
FISH: Unique to Malaga, a little bit of authenticity. Local Cuban flavour old fashioned building. It has its own beach and restaurant. You can also have a cocktail at the top roof terrace at night over looking the sea and city or a coffee in the afternoon.
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El Balneario - Baños del Carmen
26 C. Bolivia
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FISH: Unique to Malaga, a little bit of authenticity. Local Cuban flavour old fashioned building. It has its own beach and restaurant. You can also have a cocktail at the top roof terrace at night over looking the sea and city or a coffee in the afternoon.
MEAT TAPAS: You need to stand or sit on a high chair. Lovely meat and stews. They also have artichokes and aubergines with goat cheese. Nice street atmosphere, you get to talk to others in the restaurant and near by.
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La Farola De Orellana
5 C. Moreno Monroy
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MEAT TAPAS: You need to stand or sit on a high chair. Lovely meat and stews. They also have artichokes and aubergines with goat cheese. Nice street atmosphere, you get to talk to others in the restaurant and near by.
TAPAS: Good traditional Spanish food at a good price in Muelle Uno, many lovely tapas such as 'Tartar de Salchichón de Málaga' or 'Pincho de Tortilla de Patatas'.
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Gorki
53 Paseo del Muelle Uno
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TAPAS: Good traditional Spanish food at a good price in Muelle Uno, many lovely tapas such as 'Tartar de Salchichón de Málaga' or 'Pincho de Tortilla de Patatas'.
POSH: Owned by Jose Carlos García, the same chef who runs the one Michelin star restaurant in Muelle Uno (Quay One).
Restaurante Balausta
57-59 Calle Granada
POSH: Owned by Jose Carlos García, the same chef who runs the one Michelin star restaurant in Muelle Uno (Quay One).
TAPAS: Modern tapas and cocktails, trendy place with excellent vibe, views and tasty food. Very nice paellas as well, price though and take time to arrive.
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Cambara
Paseo del Muelle Uno
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TAPAS: Modern tapas and cocktails, trendy place with excellent vibe, views and tasty food. Very nice paellas as well, price though and take time to arrive.
MEAT: Amazing meat and red wine restaurant in the heart of Malaga.
Asador OVIDIO
11 C. José Denis Belgrano
MEAT: Amazing meat and red wine restaurant in the heart of Malaga.
FISH: Nice plate of Paella (Ración de Paella) at 2pm every day, other fish and sea food are also tasty.
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Los Mellizos Málaga
7 C. Sancha de Lara
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FISH: Nice plate of Paella (Ración de Paella) at 2pm every day, other fish and sea food are also tasty.
TAPAS: Lovely top roof terrace for a romantic dinner and good AC downstairs for a good lunch during the Summer season. At the very beginning of Pedregalejo borough.
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Pez tomillo
1 P.º Marítimo el Pedregal
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TAPAS: Lovely top roof terrace for a romantic dinner and good AC downstairs for a good lunch during the Summer season. At the very beginning of Pedregalejo borough.
Modern Fish Tapas: nice tartars, tatakis, etc.
Pez Lola
Modern Fish Tapas: nice tartars, tatakis, etc.
Lovely modern tapas, stylish place, cosy square
Perro Viejo
Lovely modern tapas, stylish place, cosy square
Trocadero Casa de Botes

Principal Museums

This is a list of the main Museums in Málaga
Nearby, modern art, amazing location. Checkout their website for workshops, talks and events as well as visiting their permanent and temporary collections.
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مركز بومبيدو مالقا
s/n Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux
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Nearby, modern art, amazing location. Checkout their website for workshops, talks and events as well as visiting their permanent and temporary collections.
Malaga's most famous painter of all-time. This place is an absolute must. Both the collection and building are worth admiring. Highly recommended.
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Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San Agustín
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Malaga's most famous painter of all-time. This place is an absolute must. Both the collection and building are worth admiring. Highly recommended.
Amazing Museo with Carmen's Collection. The Cafeteria has an amazing chocolate cake, perfect for a little treat.
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متحف كارمن ثيسن مالقا
Calle Compañía
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Amazing Museo with Carmen's Collection. The Cafeteria has an amazing chocolate cake, perfect for a little treat.

Places of Architectural Interest

Must-see places that provide beautiful walks in the city centre and surrounding areas.
La Manquita - nicknamed 'The One-Hand Cathedral' surrounded by 'El Patio de los Naranjos' or Orange Tree Garden. Just beautiful!
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Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina Lario
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La Manquita - nicknamed 'The One-Hand Cathedral' surrounded by 'El Patio de los Naranjos' or Orange Tree Garden. Just beautiful!
Iconic Muslim Castle tells you about the rich history of this land. I recommend taking the lift right behind the Town Hall to avoid walking up hill but walking down hill instead after admiring the outstanding views.
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Alcazaba de Málaga
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Iconic Muslim Castle tells you about the rich history of this land. I recommend taking the lift right behind the Town Hall to avoid walking up hill but walking down hill instead after admiring the outstanding views.
Amazing views, good up hill walk, giving you a great overview of the city. I recommend having a coffee at 'El Parador' or 'La Terracita de Glibralfaro' after your visit to the fortress.
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منظر جبل جبرالفارو
s/n C. Campos Elíseos
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Amazing views, good up hill walk, giving you a great overview of the city. I recommend having a coffee at 'El Parador' or 'La Terracita de Glibralfaro' after your visit to the fortress.

Coffee & Tea Places

Nice Places worth exploring
Coffee Speciality Place - different origins, and different ways to prepare coffee. All explained and tasted here. Tiny place that offers espresso, filtered, Japanese way, etc. from all over the World.
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Cafeteria Bertani Café
40 C. San Juan
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Coffee Speciality Place - different origins, and different ways to prepare coffee. All explained and tasted here. Tiny place that offers espresso, filtered, Japanese way, etc. from all over the World.
Lovely for a light meal. It is also a bakery.
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La Canasta
8 C. Armengual de la Mota
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Lovely for a light meal. It is also a bakery.
High protein bread among other types of bread. Amazing breakfast or tea time treats.
Keyzen - Healthy Life
High protein bread among other types of bread. Amazing breakfast or tea time treats.
Live piano music for breakfast or lunch during weekends. Super relaxing place and healthy food.
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Hotel La Chancla
54 C. Cenacheros
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Live piano music for breakfast or lunch during weekends. Super relaxing place and healthy food.

Parking near La Farola

Where to park your car while staying at the apartments
Blue Zone Parking Restricted Area - right under the apartment needs topping up every 2 hours and costs around 1 euro per hour. Free and no time limit on Sundays and National Bank Holidays.
Paseo Marítimo Ciudad de Melilla
Paseo Marítimo Ciudad de Melilla
Blue Zone Parking Restricted Area - right under the apartment needs topping up every 2 hours and costs around 1 euro per hour. Free and no time limit on Sundays and National Bank Holidays.

Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly Places

Nowadays many people take good care of their body and soul. Healthy lifestyle is fashionable. Whether you are or are not vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten free eater, etc, you will enjoy these places for sure!
Nata y Chocolate - Gluten Free Bakery. Amazing savoury and bakery place :-) Yummy!
Paseo de Sancha, 10
10 Paseo de Sancha
Nata y Chocolate - Gluten Free Bakery. Amazing savoury and bakery place :-) Yummy!
Tasty vegetarian food worth exploring. Their lunch's full menu with the house red wine is highly recommended and not expensive at all.
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Vegetariano El Calafate
6 C. Andrés Pérez
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Tasty vegetarian food worth exploring. Their lunch's full menu with the house red wine is highly recommended and not expensive at all.
Book to get a table in their lovely terrace. Excellent 3 course menu, value for money and good home cooked food.
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Cañadú
21 Pl. de la Merced
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Book to get a table in their lovely terrace. Excellent 3 course menu, value for money and good home cooked food.
Nice vegetarian option.
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El Vegetariano de la Alcazabilla
5 C. Pozo del Rey
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Nice vegetarian option.
Interesting and well-thought modern tapas.
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Restaurante Organico Malaga - Taperia Organica Astrid
6 C. Calderón de la Barca
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Interesting and well-thought modern tapas.

Ice Cream Top Places

Amazing and traditional all at once. A short but top selection that will charm even the non-sweet tooth ones ;-)
Order their speciality flavours: turrón (traditional almond sweet), leche merengada (cream with cinnamon taste), yogurt, orange with dark chocolate chips.
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Helados y Turrones Casa Mira. Dimas Mira E Hijos. Larios
5 C. Marqués de Larios
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Order their speciality flavours: turrón (traditional almond sweet), leche merengada (cream with cinnamon taste), yogurt, orange with dark chocolate chips.
This is the most famous ice cream shop in Malaga. The location is in a humble borough though quite far away from the city centre. Phone them to book your ice cream cake to take away, I would definitely do that as their queues are endless... You get a number and can wait for 15 min easily. The wait is still worth it though. I recommend to phone them and order a small Carapino Ice Cream Frozen Cake (cream, pine nuts & caramel) to take away. The area is not the nicest in the city, there are better places to eat your treat but no better ice cream shops. Collect it and eat it at apartment terrace with friends on a special occasion.
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Heladería Inma
15 C. Moreti
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This is the most famous ice cream shop in Malaga. The location is in a humble borough though quite far away from the city centre. Phone them to book your ice cream cake to take away, I would definitely do that as their queues are endless... You get a number and can wait for 15 min easily. The wait is still worth it though. I recommend to phone them and order a small Carapino Ice Cream Frozen Cake (cream, pine nuts & caramel) to take away. The area is not the nicest in the city, there are better places to eat your treat but no better ice cream shops. Collect it and eat it at apartment terrace with friends on a special occasion.