Traditional Spanish seaside restaurants preserve culinary heritage

Traditional seaside establishments, known as chiringuitos and merenderos, continue to maintain their culinary heritage and community presence along the Spanish coast.

In Salobreña, the Flores de Salobreña restaurant has operated for over 50 years. Managed by Javier Rodríguez, the business focuses on local products like fried fish and black rice. The establishment provides year-round employment for 18 to 20 people, with up to 25 staff during peak seasons, offering stability to workers through permanent contracts.

In Málaga, the Antonio Moreno restaurant, located in the La Araña district, has been in operation since 1966. Now run by the second generation of the founding family, the establishment was recently recognized with a