Málaga launches new sherry and tapas trail: four bars, €5 pairings and prizes to be won

Málaga's historic centre is welcoming a new food and wine experience for anyone who enjoys exploring traditional Spanish tapas bars. From Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 15, 2026, four popular establishments will take part in the Barbadillo Manzanilla Trail, an initiative combining Málaga's tapas culture with the distinctive sherry wines of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

The concept is simple: visit four bars in the historic centre, sample a different manzanilla sherry at each location and enjoy it with a tapa for €5 per stop.

Participants can explore the venues at their own pace, collect stamps in a special tasting passport and qualify for rewards, including the chance to win a trip to Barbadillo's wineries in Sanlúcar.

The initiative also coincides with the period surrounding International Sherry Week, a global celebration of wines from the Jerez region.

Four Málaga bars are taking part in the Barbadillo Manzanilla Trail

The experience brings together four establishments known for their traditional atmosphere and connection to Málaga's food culture.

Each bar will offer a different manzanilla sherry, allowing visitors to discover how the flavours and characteristics of these wines can vary through a straightforward tasting experience.

The four participating venues are:

Completing all four tastings costs €20 per person, excluding any additional food or drinks.

There is no requirement to visit every bar on the same day. Participants can spread their visits across the promotional period.

La Tranca: 1821 manzanilla surrounded by music and Málaga tradition

One of the participating venues is La Tranca, located at Calle Carretería, 92, in the heart of Málaga's historic centre.

The bar is known for its traditional decor, old photographs, Spanish music and lively atmosphere reminiscent of classic neighbourhood taverns.

For the trail, La Tranca will serve 1821, a manzanilla named after the year Bodegas Barbadillo was founded.

The wine will be poured directly from a chilled sherry cask, a serving method closely associated with traditional Andalusian wine culture.

Dry, saline and persistent on the palate, 1821 offers an introduction to the distinctive characteristics of manzanilla produced in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

The tasting will be accompanied by a tapa selected by the establishment.

Address: Calle Carretería, 92, Málaga.

Wine: 1821 Manzanilla.

Promotional price: €5 with tapa.

Bodegas Tranca: discover Nave Trinidad, a manzanilla en rama

The second stop takes visitors to Bodegas Tranca, located in Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara, close to Calle Carretería.

The establishment will feature Nave Trinidad, a manzanilla en rama produced by Barbadillo.

The term en rama generally refers to sherry bottled with minimal clarification or filtration, allowing more of the wine's original characteristics to be preserved.

Nave Trinidad offers a fresh and balanced profile, with flavours that distinguish it from other manzanilla wines produced by the same winery.

Pairing it with a tapa allows visitors to discover how food can influence the tasting experience, highlighting particular aromas and flavours.

Location: Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga.

Wine: Nave Trinidad Manzanilla.

Promotional price: €5 with tapa.

Colmado 93: enjoy a glass of Solear on Calle Carretería

Another stop on the trail is Colmado 93, located at Calle Carretería, 93.

The establishment combines the character of a traditional Spanish grocery shop with tapas and drinks, offering products such as cured meats, cheeses and preserves.

For the event, it will serve Solear, one of Barbadillo's best-known manzanilla sherries.

Its production is closely associated with biological ageing beneath a layer of yeast known as flor, a process that defines much of the wine's distinctive character.

The tasting provides an opportunity to discover how this ageing method contributes to the aromas and flavours that make manzanilla different from other white wines.

Address: Calle Carretería, 93, Málaga.

Wine: Solear Manzanilla.

Promotional price: €5 with tapa.

La Esquinita del Chupa y Tira: Pastora, a richer style of manzanilla

The fourth stop is La Esquinita del Chupa y Tira, located at Calle Victoria, 31.

Its food offering reflects the atmosphere of traditional Spanish grocery shops and taverns, with preserved foods, cured meats and other products to accompany drinks.

During the trail, the establishment will serve Pastora, a manzanilla pasada en rama.

Unlike younger manzanilla styles, this wine is characterised by greater complexity and intensity as a result of extended ageing.

Its aromas may include yeasty notes and saline characteristics, while its flavour offers a more structured experience.

Including Pastora in the trail allows participants to compare different expressions of manzanilla without leaving central Málaga.

Address: Calle Victoria, 31, Málaga.

Wine: Pastora Manzanilla.

Promotional price: €5 with tapa.

What is the Tapaporte and how can you claim your free gift?

One of the distinctive features of the event is the Tapaporte, a special tasting passport designed to accompany visitors throughout the trail.

The passport includes information about the wines and spaces where participants can collect a stamp from each establishment.

The process is straightforward: after enjoying the promotional wine and tapa pairing at a participating bar, visitors can obtain the corresponding stamp.

Complete all four stops to receive a corkscrew

Anyone who collects all four stamps will receive a free corkscrew.

The gift will be provided at the bar where the participant receives their final stamp, upon presentation of the completed Tapaporte.

The initiative encourages visitors to explore all four establishments and discover the different manzanilla wines selected for the experience.

Win a trip to Sanlúcar de Barrameda with a winery visit and hotel stay

The trail also includes prize draws, separate from the gift awarded for completing the tasting passport.

One of the announced prizes is an experience for two people in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, including a visit to Bodegas Barbadillo and an overnight hotel stay.

The trip offers an opportunity to discover the wineries where the manzanilla wines featured on the Málaga trail are produced and aged.

Another prize is a six-bottle wine selection featuring Solear, Nave Trinidad and Pastora.

Anyone interested in entering should consult the official promotional materials for the full terms and conditions.

The published information does not specify every eligibility requirement or the complete entry process, so participants should check the rules before entering.

What makes manzanilla sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda special?

Manzanilla is a dry fortified wine whose production is closely associated with Sanlúcar de Barrameda, in Cádiz province.

Its distinctive character comes from biological ageing under flor, a layer of yeast that forms on the wine's surface inside traditional oak casks.

This process influences the wine's aromas, flavours and development over time.

Although the four manzanilla wines featured in the Málaga trail share the same geographical origin, differences in ageing, selection and production techniques result in distinct characteristics.

Trying several varieties therefore provides an opportunity to recognise details that might otherwise go unnoticed when drinking only one style.

Barbadillo: a winery founded in 1821

Barbadillo's history began in 1821, when the family established its winemaking business in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

With more than two centuries of history, the company remains closely associated with the production of manzanilla and other wines from the Jerez region.

The Málaga tasting trail offers visitors an opportunity to explore part of this winemaking heritage without travelling to Cádiz.

How to plan the Manzanilla Trail through Málaga's historic centre

One of the advantages of the event is the short distance between several participating establishments.

La Tranca and Colmado 93 are located almost opposite each other on Calle Carretería, while Bodegas Tranca is only a short distance away in Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara.

La Esquinita del Chupa y Tira completes the trail from Calle Victoria, close to the Plaza de la Merced area.

This makes it possible to explore the four bars on foot, although participants are not required to complete the entire route in a single outing.

Visits can be spread across different days until November 15, subject to the promotion's conditions.

Málaga Manzanilla Trail 2026: dates, prices and participating bars

Event: Barbadillo Manzanilla Trail 2026.

Dates: Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Location: Málaga historic centre.

Participating bars: La Tranca, Bodegas Tranca, Colmado 93 and La Esquinita del Chupa y Tira.

Price: €5 for a glass of manzanilla sherry paired with a tapa.

Total price for four stops: €20 per person.

Gift: A corkscrew for participants who collect all four Tapaporte stamps.

Prize draws: A winery visit and overnight hotel stay in Sanlúcar de Barrameda for two people, plus a six-bottle wine selection.

Opening hours: Subject to each establishment's regular schedule.

Event information: Barbadillo Manzanilla Trail.

Participation is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Visitors are advised to enjoy the tastings responsibly and avoid driving after consuming alcohol.

Málaga brings the winemaking traditions of Sanlúcar to its traditional tapas bars

The Barbadillo Manzanilla Trail offers a different way to discover some of Málaga's historic bars, combining local gastronomy with Andalusian wine culture.

Over just more than two weeks, four establishments will introduce visitors to different styles of manzanilla, each served alongside a tapa.

The tasting passport and prizes add an interactive element, while the option to spread visits across several days allows participants to explore the trail at their own pace.

Until November 15, Málaga will bring a taste of Sanlúcar de Barrameda's winemaking heritage to its traditional taverns, connecting two Andalusian cities through their shared appreciation of food, wine and hospitality.