If you find a villa in Marbella or a holiday rental in Málaga, you are likely to spend time enjoying the famously amazing beaches of the area. Located along the coastline of Andalusia, a region with an impossibly long stretch of perfect beaches that boast soft sand, rich blue waters, palm trees, well-equipped and chic beach clubs, excellent facilities, and astonishing sunsets. These are ideal places for those looking to work on their tans, lay out and relax, splash around in the waters with their kids, sip on drinks with their pals, go for romantic strolls, try all sorts of water sports, and much more besides. Basically, if you are looking for an ideal destination for sun and fun and a seaside break, it is a perfect option for spending long days enjoying all that the dreamy beaches of Marbella and Málaga have to offer.
However, if you are hanging out on the beaches all day – especially if you are trying out some water sports – you are going to work up a bit of an appetite. While many beaches in Marbella and Málaga are located very close to restaurants or have snack bars serving food and drinks almost directly on the water, there is a specific foodie option that those who love unique local culinary experiences and seafood in particular won’t want to miss out on and should seek out, perhaps even in those same spots. Many beaches in Marbella and Málaga that can be visited while on vacation in Andalusia have bars, restaurants, and markets that sell a special kind of traditionally prepared fish that is cooked on skewers over an open fire.
A technique that was invented back in the late nineteenth century in the neighbourhood of El Palo in Málaga, this simple method has really barely changed since then and sees long rows of fish on cane skewers prepared over fires on the beaches. Sardines are typical and most common but all sorts of fish can be and are prepared this way, including sea bass and bream, as well as other seafood staples like squid and prawns. Fires are made of olive wood, which is preferred due to its slow combustion, to ensure that the flame remains low and without excessive force, perfectly cooking the dishes.
Cooked absolutely to utter perfection, right in front of you on the beach, in such an atmospheric and wonderfully traditional manner, this is an amazing and incredibly delicious foodie experience that is a true must for those who are fond of sampling local delicacies and who happen to find themselves either on vacation in Marbella or on holiday in Málaga.
In addition to being authentic, local, and totally delicious, this is a really inexpensive way to eat with the fish typically only costing a few euros per portion, depending on the variety of fish being prepared and the specific place in which you are eating. Furthermore, the grilled fish pairs brilliantly with wine and beer, adding to the idyllic picture of a perfect evening after a dreamy day by the sea, watching the sun set, enjoying dinner, and having a drink... how soon can we pack and head there?
So, for an idyllic seaside getaway with plenty of fun, sun, sea, and delicious and romantic meals to top it all off, get browsing our holiday rentals in Marbella and our villas in Málaga now and then plan a getaway to the Andalusian coast to enjoy the incredible natural beauty, wonderful amenities, and brilliant local traditions this summer. Spend long days having adventures and working up an appetite or merely resting and relaxing before eating deliciously prepared local dishes – whatever kind of vacation in Spain you need!
