6 September 2021
There were few vegetarians in Malaga when El Calafate first opened its doors in 2010. It became one of the first eateries in Malaga to have no meat on the menu. In fact, this gap in the market was the primary reason they began their business. Principally the menu is made up of vegetarian versions of traditional Spanish food, though there are dishes from other countries as well, such as falafel and moussaka. Although much of the clientele is local, […]
6 September 2021
Tucked away, just off Plaza de la Merced, La Vegana offers Spanish cuisine, but with a vegan twist. This vegan tapas bar opened in 2019 and among its most popular dishes are pil-pil prawns, which are made using soya protein, and tortilla de patatas, the recipe for which is a “house secret”. Laurence Crumbie
5 September 2021
Malaga has come a long way in the last decade when it comes to restaurants and eateries catering for vegetarians and vegans. There were few vegetarians in Malaga when El Calafate first opened its doors in 2010. It became one of the first eateries in Malaga to have no meat on the menu. In fact, this gap in the market was the primary reason they began their business. “In principle, we make vegetarian versions of traditional Spanish food,” says Javier […]
11 August 2021
What was once just a small shop on Calle Compañía, El Cambio has grown to become a large supermarket on Calle Carretería with a large selection of vegan and ecological products. The self-proclaimed “vegan and organic supermarket with most variety in Malaga” was conceived with the “understanding that we are part of nature and responsible for it”. All types of dietary needs are catered for whether you’re following a gluten-free, lactose-free or raw food diet. Run by Raquel Cervantes and […]
1 February 2021
This quirky bike shop, which doubles up as a restaurant and bar, is a big favourite in Malaga. Located on the bustling Plaza Enrique García-Herrera, Recyclo Bike Café is a convenient meeting place as it is both in the city centre and close to all the bus stops and train stations. Its outdoor terrace is fantastic on those summer evenings for a casual drink with friends but equally its air-conditioned and quirky interior is popular during the daytime, either as a spot […]