The best beach bar in Málaga in 2024 is located in Pedregalejo and has some of the best skewers in Málaga.

These days we have discussed the restaurants recognized by the Málaga Gastronomic Academy, from the José Luis Barrionuevo Award for Best Restaurant to Ta-Kumi Marbella, to the Santiago Domínguez Award for Best Traditional Cuisine Restaurant at Asador El Puerto, and we must not overlook our tour of the latest winner, which received the Antonio García del Valle Award for the Best Beach Bar in 2024, awarded to Las Palmeras restaurant, in the Pedregalejo neighborhood of Málaga, one of those beach bars where you can find the best and most affordable espetos.

Las Palmeras (Paseo Marítimo El Pedregal, 97) is one of the standout beach bars on the Pedregalejo seafront, always in high demand on sunny days on its terrace. The reason is simple, local seafood cuisine, good products, grilled and fried fish, but especially known for its skewered dishes, particularly the espetos, among the most affordable in all of Málaga and already recognized in the past, first prize of the IV Malagueña Route of the Espeto held in 2021. Just as they skewer sardines, you can find wild bream, dentex, red bream, squid, or octopus leg.

In addition to espetos, the menu also features true gems of the sea: Málaga wedge clams, sautéed clams, grilled or boiled white shrimp, and even the exclusive Marbella XXL whelk. The traditional thin shells are also not to be missed, which can be enjoyed natural or pil-pil style. Special mention also goes to their rice dishes, especially the carabinero prawn rice.

"We can enjoy not only excellent fish and seafood but also exquisite spoon dishes," notes the Málaga Gastronomic Academy to justify the award to Las Palmeras, recognizing its long tradition of seafood cuisine but also praising its spoon dishes, such as the monkfish soup (only on Tuesdays and well worth the visit), gazpachuelo (only on Wednesdays), noodle casserole with dogfish (only on Thursdays) or its warm seafood soup (only on Fridays).

Las Palmeras is a family-run restaurant, with over 40 years of history currently managed by the grandson of its founders, Enrique Murillo. Opened in 1980 by María and Bernardo, Las Palmeras is a clear example of commitment to authentic seafood cuisine. Located in the heart of Pedregalejo, one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of Málaga, this beach bar has managed to maintain its essence over the decades, continuing the family tradition with a focus on product quality.