The Malaga Frying Contest returns for another year: 14 beach bars seek to be named the best fry-up in Malaga

The Malagueña Frying Contest returns for another year. The Malaga Gastronomic Academy organizes the third edition of this contest that highlights one of the most recognizable dishes of the province of Malaga, especially along its coast, such as the fritura, especially when talking about anchovies. 14 beach bars from different points along the extensive Malaga coast will compete to win the various awards of the contest, for both the 'best Malagueña fritura' and the 'best anchovy fritura', judged by both the professional and the public jury.

From June 1 to June 15, you can enjoy traditional fritura and anchovy fritura at the participating beach bars, with the aim of forming an opinion for the Malagueña Frying Contest. Among the participants, there is a large representation from Malaga capital, with up to five beach bars (La Mariscá, Los Delfines, El Cabra Ovidio Playa, La Recaleta, and Las Palmeras), as well as from other municipalities such as Estepona (El Palangre and La Escollera), Rincón de la Victoria (Taberna Marinera La Victoria and Marina Playa), Marbella (Scama), Caleta de Vélez (Tropy), Torremolinos (La Jábega and El Canarias) and Cala del Moral (Avante Claro).

"Frying is part of the gastronomic identity of Malaga for centuries. It is a technique deeply linked to our maritime tradition and the cultural heritage of the peoples who have passed through Andalusia, from Phoenicians and Romans to Andalusian cuisine. It is precisely this historical and cultural richness that we want to continue to claim and value through this contest," said Manolo Tornay, president of the Malaga Gastronomic Academy.

The professional jury, consisting of members of the Malaga Gastronomic Academy, a renowned chef, a gastronomic journalist, and an institutional representative, will award the 'best Malagueña fritura' and the 'best anchovy fritura'. The jury members will evaluate the finalists based on the presentation, frying technique, flavor, texture, and aroma of the dishes.

By popular vote, through the website of the Malaga Gastronomic Academy, the 'best Malagueña fritura' and the 'best anchovy fritura' will also be recognized. Among those who participate in the popular vote, a meal for two will be raffled.

All the beach bars participating in the Malagueña Frying Contest

1. El Palangre (Estepona)
2. La Mariscá (Malaga)
3. Los Delfines (Malaga)
4. Taberna Marinera La Victoria (Rincón de la Victoria)
5. Scama (Marbella)
6. Tropy (Caleta de Vélez)
7. El Cabra Ovidio Playa (Malaga)
8. La Recaleta (Malaga)
9. La Jábega (Torremolinos)
10. La Escollera (Estepona)
11. El Canarias (Torremolinos)
12. Avante Claro (Cala del Moral)
13. Las Palmeras (Malaga)
14. Marina Playa (Rincón de la Victoria)