From 1st May until 1st June, Torre del Mar is hosting the third “La Ruta de la Tapa” (Tapas route) around the town. With 24 establishments taking part, and a drink plus tapa for only 2 euros, it’s a great way of trying out some new places to eat.
Here’s how to join in the fun!
- Choose one of the bars and restaurants taking part, and when you go in mention that you are taking part in La Ruta de la Tapa. You will be served with a specially prepared, gourmet tapa and offered a choice of drink.
- Ask for a Tapas Route Passport and have them stamp it.
- Each establishment is numbered and shown on the map on the back of the Passport. Follow the route around Torre del Mar.
- Make sure to get a stamp in your Tapas passport for each new place you visit and eat one of the special tapa.
- When you’ve visited all 24 establishments, hand in your completed and stamped passport for a chance to win 300 euros!
Here are some of the tasty (and not so tasty) tapas I’ve enjoyed so far this month:
This is “Bacalao en tres textures con muselina de alioli” which is a cod-fish tapa from Vintash, Avda. Andalucia esquina con C/Bateria (and one of my favourites, so far!)
Next is “Volován con morcilla de Burgos, queso de cabra y piruleta de chocolate blanco con chorizo”, a black pudding dish with a white chocolate lollipop from Las Yucas, Avda. Andalucia 64, dup. (Yes, another favourite).
Café Bar Centro, Calle del Mar 25, offered delicious Spanish ham with “Coca de pan de cristal con Ibérico”.
The tapa at Brujas, Paseo Maritimo, Ed. California IV bajos, is “Redondo de verdura, queso y salsa de arandanos” – delicious vegetables, goat cheese and cranberries (and yet another of my personal favourites!)
“Delicias de primavera” is Spring-time on a plate at 20 de Tapas at Avda. Toré Toré.
“Mini brochetas de polo braseado con salsa Tikka Masala y patatas artisanas” is a delicious chicken curry dish from Mi Mundo, Avda. Toré Toré 16.
“Roll relleno de pollo y setas silvestres, con reducción de vino de Málaga y virutas de foie” is another tasty chicken dish from A Lareira, Calle Pasillo Batería, 7.
“Brocheta marinera con verduras en tempura y mahonesa de marisco” , is a delicious fish-skewered tapa from Casa Andrés, Paseo de Larios 36.
And last and, in my opinion, very much the least, is “Bacalao Rincón de Paco” offered by El Rincón de Paco (Number 11 on the tapas route) on Paseo Maritimo. On paper it should have been OK (cod), but it was drizzled in loads of unidentifiable sweet stuff, and what the bright pink and green things were, I don’t know! I left my glass of red wine (vino tinto) which tasted like vinegar – so all in all they will be getting 0/5 **Shudder**
So, these are the bars and restaurants I have visited so far on La Ruta de la Tapa in Torre del Mar, but I’ve lots more places to visit before June 1st. Wish me luck!
Which of these tapas would you like to try? Or, if you are in La Axarquía and joining in – which is YOUR favourite tapa?
FYI … there is a similar Ruta de la Tapa going on in Nerja during May, too. Click HERE for information 🙂
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Some of these are true works of art! Beautiful photos, too! I’ll stick with the old-fashioned but basic and delicious tapas … boquerones y patatas bravas, muchas gracias!
Fabulous, mouthwatering post! One day I hope you will be our guide! Bravo, Tapas rules always!
I hope so too – I would LOVE to 🙂
I would be honored!
The one that appeals to me the most is “Redondo de verdura, queso y salsa de arandanos” But they all looked wonderful. I love tapas when I visit Spain and like trying something different.
We took some friends out on the Ruta de la Tapa last night – and visited Brujas, where your favourite one is, Darlene – because we loved that one, too 🙂
We’ve found some great new places to visit 🙂
Right. Lunch Time.
See you there, Josh!
These tapas are a far cry from the typical, simple (but still totally delicious) tapas you can usually find at a Spanish restaurant around town. They are gourmet to say the least! I live in Antequera, another pueblo of Malaga, and I must say that reading your blog is giving me all these ideas for my weekend plans this month. I’m very happy to have stumbled upon it 🙂
They ARE very different from the normal, every-day tapas, but each bar or restaurant is making an effort to do something really different …and with GREAT results, I might add 🙂
Glad you’ve found me!
Sorry but for me this is not authentic Spanish tapas as we have known them over the years. It all looks lovely – but is produced for the tourists. It’s far to glamorous and goes against the ethos, spirit and origins of the true tapa bought in a typical bar. I will be avoiding it like the plague.
It’s true that these are “gourmet” tapas, Jack – but it’s a way of show-casing each bar – which has their normal everyday tapas to consume, too.
I’ve been going to Cafe Bar Centro for 9 years now, and I think they are fabulous usually – but to be honest, their “gourmet” tapas was the least favourite I have tried. Love their ordinary tapas though – habas con jamon, ensalada rusa, boquerones, etc 🙂
Thanks for your opinion, Jack – always welcome 🙂
Oh my, I am so envious of your proximity to all of this Marianne 🙂
It’s a hard life …. but someone has to do it! 🙂
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yummmy! I think we might be going this next week!
Yaay! The ones I’ve given 5/5 to up to now are: Vintash, Las Yuccas and Brujas 🙂
I think I would be in a world of trouble if I were able to do this…a world of trouble
I’m having difficulty, I can promise you! 😉
What a great idea, and sensibly priced. The 2 seafood taps appeal to me but they all look delicious. Sydney has a Good Food Month in October, I would love to see them include something like this 🙂
…. but I bet they wouldn’t be priced at the equivalent of 2 euros (including a glass of wine)!! 🙂
A blend of fun and delicious food. Your food pictures are heavenly and they all look scrumptious..
You’re right Lynne – fun AND food! Yes, they have all been delicious tapas so far 🙂
looks amazing, must have a go!
Go for it!
Being a strict veggie I don’t usually go for tapas…wine usually fills me up ok 😉
Hmmm … the Spanish are not always too good at strict vegetarianism, are they?
True. However, I can get all the things I need in the shops now (soya milk, tofu, soya yoghurts) all available in supermarkets. I eat out at places I know will have something for me! 🙂
My kinda girl Wendy !!
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Wow, Tapas!!! I’ll get to taste it in two weeks, my trip to Spain is coming up 🙂
WooHoo! Fantastic Amy – I bet you are excited, aren’t you?
Will you be heading to Andalucia?
I don’t see Andalucia on our itinerary 😦
I can’t wait…
Oh Dear, soon be time to diet then.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
Hmmmm …. but at least it’s summer – so lots of salads 🙂
Ah, Marianne, glad to see you’re working hard to make the 24! Great time of year for all that hard work 🙂
It’s so nice to be appreciated for all my hard work, Meredith!! 😉
Yes, a great time of year around these parts 🙂
Las tapas de Andalucía molan 🙂
Indeed – but actually, all these were warm!! 😉
So for 48 euros you could get very drunk and stuffed. 🙂
OH boy!! You sure would be drunk if you visited them all at once! Best to pace yourself, methinks 🙂
I’d only manage about three!
Me too, Gilly 🙂
Looks good – more fine dining than tapas!
Yes, these are not the run-of-the-mill tapas. Each bar or restaurant has created a special dish. They are delicious, too!