Spain Food Sherpas · Atarazanas market and the old town
Spain Food Sherpas start at the Atarazanas market, then lead a small group through the old town for up to seven tastings and four drinks. Pick it on your first evening, so the rest of your trip you know what to order and where.
The tour opens in the Mercado Central de Atarazanas, the iron-roofed food market behind a Moorish arch. Its marble horseshoe gateway is the last piece of a 14th-century shipyard. You taste produce and talk with the stallholders, then walk into the old town for four tapas stops.
The listing promises up to seven tastings and four drinks: red or white wine, beer or a soft drink. Iberian ham and pil-pil prawns are on the menu. The group tops out at 13, which keeps the bar stops relaxed. Dietary needs can be set at booking.
Caveats. The tour runs in English only. It isn't wheelchair accessible, and strollers and pets are not allowed. Seven tastings is plenty for most people as an evening meal, but don't expect a sit-down dinner. The meeting point trips people up: it's the Women'secret store at Calle Marqués de Larios 18, not Victoria's Secret at the other end of the street.
At the entrance of the Women'secret store, Calle Marqués de Larios 18.
Taste produce in the market and meet the stallholders.
The first tapas bars, with wine or beer.
Ham, prawns and local dishes, up to seven tastings in total.
The tour ends in the old town, a good place to stay on for a last drink.
★★★★★Our food tour in Málaga was exceptional and a highlight of our visit.
★★★★★Carmen was a fantastic guide. A great way to spend a few hours in Malaga tasting lots of local food and wine.
★★★★★Javi was a fantastic tour guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, and a great sense of humour.
★★★★★This was really a fantastic experience. Our guide, Emilio, was friendly and entertaining.
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Up to seven tastings at four stops, plus four drinks, according to the listing. Iberian ham is part of it.
At the entrance of the Women'secret store, Calle Marqués de Larios 18. Not at Victoria's Secret, which is at the other end of the street.
The listing asks you to give dietary needs at booking. Mention allergies clearly.
For most people, yes. Seven tastings over 3.5 hours is a full meal. Our guide to eating in Málaga covers what to try next.
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Atarazanas market, seven tastings and four drinks in the old town, in a group of no more than 13.
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