Fifty Málaga restaurants take part in the Bull Heart Tomato Gastronomic Route

Málaga province will once again pay tribute to one of the great products of its market gardens: the Bull Heart Tomato. Around fifty restaurants will take part this year in a new edition of the Bull Heart Tomato Gastronomic Route, which will take place from 31 July to 31 August in different municipalities across Málaga.

The initiative is supported by Málaga Provincial Council, through the promotional brand Sabor a Málaga, and is organised by the Bull Heart Tomato, Fruit and Vegetables Association of the Guadalhorce and the Guadalhorce Valley Rural Development Group, with the collaboration of the Regional Government of Andalusia.

The Guadalhorce’s most emblematic tomato

The Bull Heart Tomato is one of the most representative products of the Guadalhorce Valley and one of the great jewels of Málaga’s market gardens. The promotional campaign aims to strengthen its presence in restaurants, homes and the gastronomic identity of the province.

During the presentation of the route, the vice-president of the Provincial Council, Manuel Marmolejo, highlighted that this tomato is not only a high-quality product, but also a symbol of the region and of the work carried out by many farming families.

Restaurants across the province

The route will include establishments from municipalities such as Alhaurín el Grande, Almayate, Álora, Antequera, Archidona, Benalmádena, Caleta de Vélez, Cártama, Churriana, Coín, Fuengirola, Málaga, Periana, Pizarra, Rincón de la Victoria, Torremolinos, Torrox and Valle de Abdalajís.

Each restaurant will incorporate the Bull Heart Tomato into its own culinary proposal. The route will make it possible to find this product in starters, soups, main dishes and even desserts, showcasing its versatility within Málaga cuisine.

Zero-kilometre cooking

The campaign also reinforces the commitment to local produce. For years, Sabor a Málaga has been working to promote Málaga’s agri-food products and encourage their consumption in the hospitality sector and among consumers.

In this case, the Bull Heart Tomato becomes the star of a route that brings together agriculture, restaurants and territory. Its open-air cultivation in the Guadalhorce Valley makes it a product closely linked to the season, the landscape and the horticultural tradition of the area.

A campaign with gastronomic activities

The Gastronomic Route forms part of a wider programme of cultural, educational and culinary activities aimed at producers, restaurateurs, consumers and visitors. The goal is to increase awareness of this tomato and consolidate it as one of the star products of the Málaga summer.

One of the highlights of the calendar will take place on 15 August in Coín, with the traditional tasting competition and auction, an event that brings together farmers, chefs and food lovers around the product every year.

A showcase for Málaga’s market gardens

The new edition of the route confirms the growing interest in cuisine that is more closely connected to territory, seasonality and local producers. For restaurants, it offers an opportunity to create special dishes and differentiate their summer menus.

For the public, it is an easy way to discover the Bull Heart Tomato in different versions and travel through the province through its flavours. From a simple salad to a signature dish, the route invites visitors to look again at Málaga’s market gardens as one of the great gastronomic attractions of the Costa del Sol.

Useful information

📍 Province: Málaga.
🍅 Main product: Bull Heart Tomato from the Guadalhorce Valley.
📅 Dates: 31 July to 31 August.
🍽️ Event: Bull Heart Tomato Gastronomic Route.
👨‍🍳 Participation: around fifty restaurants across the province.
🏛️ Supported by: Málaga Provincial Council, through Sabor a Málaga.
🌿 Organised by: Bull Heart Tomato, Fruit and Vegetables Association of the Guadalhorce and GDR Guadalhorce Valley.
🏆 Highlight: tasting competition and auction on 15 August in Coín.
🥗 Proposals: starters, soups, main courses and desserts made with Bull Heart Tomato.

The information comes from the article published by Málaga Hoy and details shared about the Bull Heart Tomato 2026 promotional campaign in Málaga province.