In the eastern end of the province of Malaga you will discover a municipality with mild temperatures practically all year round, this is Nerja, an interesting tourist destination especially for its beach. The tapas bars and restaurants where to eat in Nerja will put the finishing touch to the holidays.
The mild climate throughout the year favors the cultivation of Chirimoya from the Costa Tropical of Granada-Málaga and Pasa de Málaga, both with D.O.P. However, Nerja is much more than this; their lands, together with other localities of the Axarquía region, produce part of the wine of the D.O. Málaga and Sierras de Málaga. When deciding what to eat in Nerja, it is convenient to distinguish between the typical dishes of the Burriana beach snack bars (where sardines, paellas and other seafood dishes are common) and the local cuisine, which offers greater variety. What is usually eaten in Nerja are spoon dishes such as almond soup, fennel stew or cabbage stew, puchero or maimones with grapes. In addition to this, you can taste typical Andalusian dishes such as ajoblanco or migas. If, on the other hand, you prefer a slightly lighter dish, you have to try the region’s delicious avocado salad. Due to its proximity to the sea, Nerja offers you a wide variety of fish dishes such as fish brine, sardine skewers and pickled anchovies. In the meat dishes stand out the protagonized by kid, prepared in different ways according to the restaurant. Nothing better to finish eating in Nerja than to do it with a delicious dessert such as flour pancakes or sweet potato compote, both washed down with honey.
When eating in Nerja, tapas are an option that can be very pleasant in places like Esquina Paulina, Mo, Dolores (El Chispa) or El Pulguilla. On the beach of Burriana there are several snack bars such as El Moreno, La Barca and Ayo.
There are many places to eat in Nerja. Sollun is a modern gastronomic option, but with a traditional style that allows customers the option for eating both a la carte and tapas.
Au Petit Paris has a small sample of the international character of this locality, with a strong French essence. Fish is the best specialty at this restaurant.
The restaurant 34 is another classic when it comes to eating in Nerja. It has several different spaces and it offers a classic cuisine made with top quality ingredients, sometimes from its own plantations.
Oliva is a restaurant where modern and creative cuisine is made, influenced by traditional Mediterranean and prepared confidently with fresh products.
Another option with international cuisine for a delicious lunch in Nerja is Don Chisciotte, an Italian-based restaurant where the cuisine of this country blends perfectly with traditional Andalusian foods.
Bakus Restaurant offers quality cuisine with touches of modernity. The modern touch is the foundation of the recipes here, as well as the ingredients from the surrounding area of Nerja.
