Marbella · Food

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

The Marbella table — what to order and where the locals point.

Espetos on the beach

Sardines grilled on cane skewers over driftwood fires — the Costa del Sol's signature, best at any chiringuito.

📍 Map · €€

Old Town tapas

The lanes off Plaza de los Naranjos hide the good counters — go where the menus aren't in five languages.

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Beach club lunch

Long rice lunches with a sea view are the Marbella ritual — book a bed and stay till sunset.

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Churros at the market

Mercado Municipal mornings: churros, café con leche, and the day's fish coming in.