On Elviria beach in Marbella, you'll find Chiringuito El Laurel, a seaside spot where time seems to stand still. True to the style of a traditional Malagueño beach restaurant, it cooks with locally sourced produce, letting the Mediterranean set the only rule, with a thoughtfully crafted menu designed for sharing by the sea.

Its hallmark is the espetos grilled over wood fire: sardines skewered on cane and roasted over olive-wood embers right on the beach, following the most traditional Malagueño ritual, served daily by the sea. The menu is rounded out with Mediterranean cuisine centered on seafood: brothy rice dishes such as its signature lobster rice, grilled fish and shellfish, fried calamari and seafood skewers, among other dishes.

El Laurel's atmosphere invites a leisurely, unhurried meal, with the sea breeze mingling with the aroma of the grill, in a simple, authentic setting far removed from the showiness of other beach clubs in the area. A perfect choice for anyone seeking the most genuine flavor of Málaga's coastal cuisine in Marbella.