Torremolinos Ruta de la Tapa returns with 39 venues. Tapa and drink for €3
The 17th Ruta de la Tapa in Torremolinos runs from 13 to 22 November, with 39 bars and restaurants offering a tapa and a drink for three euros, according to Diario Sur.
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Torremolinos is holding the 17th edition of its Ruta de la Tapa (tapas route) from 13 to 22 November, with 39 participating bars and restaurants, Diario Sur reported. Diners can sample a tapa and a drink for a fixed price and vote on their favourites.
Key facts
- Dates: 13 to 22 November.
- Venues: 39 establishments across Torremolinos.
- Price: a tapa and a drink for three euros.
- Voting: via a bilingual 'tapasporte', in Spanish and English.
- Awards: Favourite Tapa, Most Creative Tapa and Best Service.
Where to eat
According to Diario Sur, the venues are spread across the areas of La Carihuela, Bajondillo, El Calvario, Centro-Bajondillo and Playamar-Los Álamos.
Participants named by the paper include Al Corte, A Casa Nostra, Bar Alfa, Bar el Toro, Buddha Beach, Don Canapé, El Armario Cervecería, Ela's Gastrobar, La Bodega, Oveja Rebelde, Tres 14 Tapas Café, New Irish Jims, La Patrona, La Abacería de Caléndula, Taberna Andaluza Rufino, Bulevar by NA, Aguardiente Bar Restaurante and Restaurante El Pórtico, among others.
How the 'tapasporte' works
The 'tapasporte' is a card on which customers rate the tapas they try. It is published in Spanish and English and can be picked up at any participating venue or at the Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos (town hall).
Customers must fill it in and score the tapas to enter a prize draw. The gifts are donated by the establishments themselves. When the event ends, prizes will be presented in three categories: Favourite Tapa, Most Creative Tapa and Best Service.
What is on the menu
Diario Sur says the venues will serve varied and original dishes. Names mentioned include 'Malaguita', 'La sueca marina', 'Arancini trufati', 'Lasagna de los montes', 'Tacos de mogote ibérico', 'El boquerín' and 'Dulce peligro en Bulevar'.
Why it matters
For residents and visitors, the route offers a low-cost way to try a range of local venues over ten days, with an English-language voting card. The full list of participating venues and tapas is in Diario Sur's report and can be checked at the town hall.
