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Cuisine of Marbella for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Marbella - Old Town Marbella features numerous restaurants specializing in sea foods dishes. Unique fish treats are considered to be main specialities of local cuisine however the admirers of other food trends will find many places to visit and various treats to taste.
Family holidays with kids in Marbella. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
It is no accident that Marbella is very popular among tourists with children. The resort is ideal for families. Fans of water entertainment will surely like the Costawaterpark. This park is … Open
Scenic sea coast hosts a popular restaurant. The Suite del Mar offers various amazing meat treats apart from original fish dishes. Mediterranean cuisine treats are in the heart of the menu however the cooks of the restaurant are genuine masters of traditional Chinese cuisine treats as sushi as well as traditional European cuisine salads. During meal the visitors of the eating house may enjoy a marvelous sea scape as a part of the tables is served on the open air terrace.
The La Pasquera de Banus restaurant is another gastronomy destination worth visiting. The eating house serves delicious sea food dishes which are added with excellent speciality rice accompaniments. The menu of the restaurant offers as well traditional meat treats. Paella is still the most ordered dish among regular customers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Marbella inhabitants
Marbella hosts many interesting festivals and fairs, which always attract a large number of foreign visitors. Every year in June, the locals celebrate a magnificent feast dedicated to Saint … Open
The La Venencia restaurant invites city residents and guests to try and taste the best treats of Andalusian cuisine. The eating house features not only plenty of specialities but original decoration and interior design as well. A part of the tables is placed on the marvelous terrace. The furniture in the restaurant is made of noble wood species. The restaurant visitors may set in a quiet and cozy hall of the house featuring ambient romantic atmosphere for more privacy. The Messina restaurant specializes in international cuisine. The eating house will great the visitors with traditional treats at rather tempting pricing as well as with dainty chef’s delicacies. The Messina restaurant features excellent wine list.
Marbella, Salvador Dali The best gastronomy destination for pizza and pasta gourmands will be the Stuzzikini restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine. Visitors with kids will be offered a special menu. In addition to favorite Italian treats the guests are offered a good selection of Italian wines being perfect complement to meal. During lunchtime the Stuzzikini restaurant offers a special cheap menu. If necessary the visitors may order to-go dishes. The El Estrecho bar apart from astonishing wines and excellent cocktails offers delicious treats of Spanish cuisine cooked following traditional recipes. This attractive bar will be of great interest for prudent tourists as a glass of favorite beer will cost about 10 Euro and will be added with a big plate of house speciality snacks as a compliment.
Excursion over cultural sights of Marbella - 'must visit' points of interest
The history of a marvelous scenic country town is rather rich and engaging. In few years the town has turned into a luxury resort area being a recreation destination of many celebrities. The … Open
The classic cuisine of Marbella is sure to appeal to those who love fish dishes, vegetable salads and fruit desserts. It has a lot in common with traditional Mediterranean cuisine, but there are some differences in culinary trends. For the residents of Marbella, the traditional everyday dishes are soups "gazpacho", the general name of the dish includes a huge variety of soups from ground vegetables. Many people associate this name only with tomato soup, but gazpacho can be prepared from other vegetables in local restaurants, the soup is always seasoned with high-quality olive oil and spices.
Gran Melia Don Pepe Marbella Spain A significant part of the common meat dishes in Marbella is made from pork. It can be fried on a grill or a regular pan, moreover, it can be included in the composition of various meat stews and added to soups, and a special kind of hamon is made of the selected varieties of pork. The most common and popular seafood dish is considered to be "pescaitos fritos" - an assortment of fried seafood. Slices of mullet, anchovies, squid, shrimp and various shellfish are served on a large platter, in most restaurants in Marbella, this dish is prepared only on the grill.
Your active city break in Marbella. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Marbella is a luxury resort which offers the best recreational facilities for each traveler. The resort offers marvelous completely equipped beaches for comfortable rest, upscale restaurants … Open
A real culinary masterpiece is sardines "espetos" baked on coals, and even gourmets will be surprised by small skewers of fish "chiringuito". Some ways of cooking fish dishes may seem very unusual to foreign guests. It is customary here to bake fish entirely in salt, the fish cooked in this way is called "a la sal". In the process of cooking, the fish takes just as much salt as necessary to give it a harmonious taste. It remains very juicy because the fish is covered with salt.
Restaurants in Malaga also serve a lot of interesting vegetable salads, the popular potato salad is called "ensalada malagueña". In addition to sliced cold potatoes, olives, orange slices and cod are added to it, and this salad is dressed only with high-quality olive oil.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Marbella
1. Local people are rather amiable, friendly and welcoming towards foreign guests. They are always eager to help and tell the visitors of the local culture and landmarks. The only condition … Open
The most popular desserts in local restaurants are made from fruit, you can note it during a walk through the markets of Marbella. Locals make salads from fruit, add them to sweet pastries, and prepare wonderful refreshing cocktails with fruit. A large selection of sweet pastries and fresh fruit juices can be found in local cafes.
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♥   Restaurant 'Skina' Marbella. Type - Creative. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Buenaventura' Marbella. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Messina' Marbella. Type - Creative. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Taberna de Santiago' Marbella. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Santiago' Marbella. Type - Seafood. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'TA-KUMI' Marbella. Type - Japanese. 1.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Serafina' Marbella. Type - Italian. 3.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dani García' Marbella. Type - Creative. 4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'BiBo' Marbella. Type - Modern cuisine. 4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Gran Gatsby' Puerto Banús. Type - Traditional cuisine. 7.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Marbella

Benalmádena
Potatoes or legumes are most often used as a side dish. Olives are very popular. They can be either stuffed pickled or ordinary. Local chefs also use bell peppers, onions, and other vegetables in their cooking. There are also many options for cooking pasta. Pork is the most popular of all types of meat. Beef or chicken are less common. Local chefs also appreciate fresh fish ... Open »
Malaga
Apart from rich menu the El Tintero II restaurant features a peculiar way of customer servicing. The cooks of the eating house announce a list of just cooked dishes and the visitors choose from the list the most desired treats. Thus the El Tintero II restaurant serves the hottest and freshest dishes. The Marisquería Santa Paula restaurant is well known far beyond the ... Open »
Gibraltar
Cafe Rojo Restaurant specializes in European cuisine. In the evenings it is also full of guests, so be sure to book a table for dinner in advance. Despite the fact that a significant part of the menu is made up by gourmet dishes, the prices remain quite attractive. Popular international dishes are offered at The Landings Restaurant. Employees of nearby offices and tourists ... Open »
Nerja
The La Joya restaurant is the next attractive in all aspects gastronomy destination of the Spanish city. The eating house is specializing in international cuisine. Its hall is decorated in light pastel colors. During the warm season its visitors have a chance to dinner on the open air terrace and enjoy the cityscapes. The La Joya restaurant offers its visitors excellent fish ... Open »
Andalusia
Speaking of typical national food, tapas appetizers, which are now popular all over the world, are worth mentioning. Attractive tapas bars and restaurants are found in Andalusia at every turn; local residents like to spend evenings there. Diners offer a lot of original treats that are served in small saucers. Among tapas there are meat, fish and vegetable dishes; the usual ... Open »
Cadiz
In Cadiz, travelers will find a wide range of restaurants that offer different cuisines of the world. First of all, get acquainted with the national cuisine of the region in order to learn more about the local culture. Such restaurants as Codigo de Barra and La Tabernita are a wonderful choice for this purpose. Both the restaurants have a simply fantastic atmosphere – visit ... Open »
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