Gourmet Tour - Lunch At El Pimpi And Shopping

OVERVIEW

Spend free time shopping along elegant Calle Larios before settling in for a traditional lunch at El Pimpi, a restaurant that Malaga-born actor Antonio Banderas co-owns. As an introduction to the city, you will enjoy a guided tour of landmarks such as the Alcazaba, a palatial fortress that dates to the 11th century. You will also view the exterior of the Malaga Cathedral, whose planned second tower was never completed, giving rise to the cathedral’s nickname “the one-armed woman.” It lies within the historic district as does the pedestrian-only Calle Larios, a shopping paradise that is also Malaga’s most expensive residential area. You will dine nearby at El Pimpi, whose name refers to a folkloric character that was a city guide for visiting sailors. Although the menu – named for Malaga-born Picasso – changes seasonally, it will likely include potato salad with prawns, local fried fish and acorn-fed Iberian tenderloin pork, all complemented by unlimited wine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See Malaga’s landmarks on an enlightening tour of the historic district.
• Shop along the exclusive pedestrian-only street Calle Larios.
• Dine at El Pimpi, a restaurant that actor Antonio Banderas co-owns.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.