Food and drink
Four Malaga province restaurants named among Spain's 50 best dining terraces for 2026
TheFork ranks top outdoor dining spots as Costa del Sol rooftops and lakeside venues feature in national top 50 selection
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Food and drink
Around 20,000 euros for a crate of tomatoes: the ‘Huevo Toro’ breaks its record in Coín
Pepe Cobos, co-finder of Malaga bar El Pimpi, won Daniel García Plaza’s prize lot at a charity auction
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New Packaging Act
Spain's new bottle deposit law: How the deposit return scheme works and what consumers will pay
Consumers across Spain will soon pay an upfront deposit on drink bottles and cans that can be reclaimed by returning empty containers to shops
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Food and drink
Periana peaches: the fruit that draws hundreds of people to the Alta Axarquía
A family-run farm cultivates around 700 trees and sells almost all of its produce directly to consumers seeking a flavour that is hard to find through the usual channels
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The Food Critic
El Descorche: Modernised Malaga cuisine, designed with food and wine pairing in mind
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Food and drink
Poor pulpo
Columnist Andrew J. Linn examines how animal welfare concerns and the complex intelligence of cephalopods halted Pescanova’s controversial aquaculture project
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Extra Fermento
Time and long fermentation: the secret ingredients for great bread
At Fermento Casa de Panaderos, they believe taking time over the dough allows flavour, texture and keeping quality to develop naturally
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Food and Drink
Celebrate the Axarquía's Muscat de Alexandria grape harvest
A number of towns and villages in the east of Malaga province hold annual festivals to pay tribute to the centuries-old tradition and give thanks to the people who work in the sector throughout August and September when the grape harvest is in full swing
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Food and Drink
Salvitxada recipe: How to make Catalonia's smoky sauce
The secret to its flavour lies in long roasting: peppers, tomatoes and garlic caramelise in the oven
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Food and drink
Drinking in the air
How to navigate inflight drinking, beat cabin dehydration and arrive at your destination refreshed
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Food and drink
Enjoy the taste of Huevo de Toro tomatoes all year round
A company in Coín turns this variety from the Guadalhorce Valley into tomato purée, jam, vinegar and even an essence that captures all its flavour
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Food and drink
Football wine
Columnist Andrew J. linn looks at why big tournaments rarely deliver a record-breaking economic boost for local bars
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Extra La Cabrera Marbella
Premium steaks meet Mediterranean views at La Cabrera Marbella
The prestigious restaurant group's Marbella seafront venue has launched a new lunchtime menu featuring a fresher, more casual style of cooking
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Food and drink
Mercadona joins creatine craze with eight-euro product
The Spanish supermarket chain has introduced the supplement in some of its shops
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Extra El Boliche
El Boliche: quality international cuisine in a relaxed beachfront setting
Open from breakfast until midnight, this beach restaurant in Rincón de la Victoria offers a standout Milanese-style steak, premium Simmental beef and homemade pastela
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Extra CasaBlu
Zafir opens on the Costa del Sol
A fine dining restaurant born from the soul of Andalusia, on the heights of Mijas
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Extra La Perla Marbella
La Perla Marbella: fine Mediterranean dining in a relaxed seafront setting
The restaurant has earned a loyal international following thanks to its Mediterranean cuisine with French influences, attentive service and an enviable beachfront setting
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Food critic
Picador in Mijas: Traditional cuisine, with the utmost respect for locally sourced produce
After almost two years, I’ve returned to this restaurant and the first thing I’ve noticed is the substantial change in its culinary offering. The cuisine is now much more firmly rooted in its Andalusian heritage