10 Farmers Markets in Province of Malaga That You Shouldn't Miss

Reviewed By DCHPORTVENDRES - Clogheen, Ireland

When choosing city breaks and holidays abroad travellers are increasingly seeking real life experiences to add some depth and added value to their trips. Expensive dining out is certainly not the only way to experience the cuisine of a region. From cookery courses and food markets to vineyard visits and farm tours, a combination of tasting, meeting and hearing the stories from locals connects the new age traveller to the history, customs and culinary differences of a new destination. Food markets are the heart and soul of Spanish gastronomy and they are the ideal place to get an authentic taste of the most delectable and sought after culinary products of the surrounding area. Mercado Atarazanas is the undisputed epicentre of a truly amazing array of fresh produce in central Malaga. The impressive century old wrought iron and glass building is an old school market, great for tasting a bit of Manchego cheese, a glass of local Malaga wine, a few oysters, a plate of Ibérico ham and also perfecto for sampling a wide range of traditional or contemporary Spanish tapas. Visiting a food market has long been the most authentic way to experience any destination, after all, what better way to get the pulse of a city than to see its proud vendors in full flow dealing with their regular customers. Open Monday to Saturday from 0800 to 1500 hrs. Remember that the market is not a museum. Vendors are locals earning a living for their families.