Laurence Crumbie, Author at Malaga Guru

6 June 2023

La Vegana

Tucked away just off Plaza de la Merced, La Vegana lives up to its name by delighting visitors with a remarkable array of 100% vegan versions of traditional tapas. This bar opened in 2019 and among its most popular dishes is the tortilla de patatas, the recipe for which is a “house secret”. Here, visitors can also savour vegan renditions of beloved dishes such as Russian salad, fried vegetables, patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy sauce) and even gambas al […]

6 September 2021

El Calafate Restaurante Vegetariano

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. Located in the charming Entorno Thyssen, El Calafate is a small and charming restaurant with few tables and a quiet atmosphere. Principally the menu is Mediterranean-inspired with fusion elements, offering daily menus with starters […]

5 September 2021

Malaga’s evolving vegetarian and vegan scene

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

Bioshop El Cambio

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

Recyclo Bike Café

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 […]