Tips 1 - 6 of 6 Torremolinos Local Customs
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Local Customs: BARBEQUED SARDINES
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One of the delights of walking along the promenade is the smell of sardines being barbecued over open olive wood fires.
Several sardines are placed on a skewer and cooked over a wood fire. This BARBEQUED SARDINES dish is very popular and is known as an 'espeto de sardinas'. The beach bar restaurants cook the sardines in old boats which have been turned into impromptu barbeques and it takes skill to skewer the fish without breaking them, so they cook in their own fat, turning golden on the outside while remaining deliciously juicy inside.
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Local Customs: CREATING ART IN THE SAND
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A novel way to make some extra money, is CREATING ART IN THE SAND. Some industrious and creative folks design and build their masterpieces in the hopes that some tourists will like it enough to throw some money in the bucket. Notice the overturned bucket in the foreground of the photo. These "masterpieces" can be found at different locations along the beach. I have no problem throwing in a bit of change for a sculpture that is well done and creative. At least they are doing something for their money and not just on the street looking for a hand-out.
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Local Customs: STREET DANCING -- SALSA -- TANGO
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One beautiful, sunny afternoon, on one of our many walks to the centrum of Torremolinos, we were drawn by the lively music being played. We followed the sounds to a square where many folks were gathered. They were being entertained by couples, some in beautiful dress, dancing away. It was a joy to watch. We found ourselves tapping our toes and clapping our hands along with the music. What a country!!
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Local Customs: FRIED FISH - EL PESCAITO FRITO
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Fried Fish EL PESCAITO FRITO plays an important part in Andalucian gastronomy. Its preparation seems simple, but it requires a special skill for which Spanish cooks are famous. The star of the menu is locally-caught whitebait, although other fish are also popular, such as red mullet, squid ( calamari ), langostines ( large shrimp ), etc. The success of fried fish revolves around the quality of the fish and the talents of the chef. The ingredients needed are fresh fish, virgin olive oil, salt and flour and it is absolutely essential to use clean oil, to make it very hot and to use a deep frying pan.
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Local Customs: JAMON IBERICO
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A cured ham produced only in Spain,JAMON IBERICO is at least 75% black Iberian pig ( cerdo negro).
The piglets are fattened on barley and maize for several weeks. Later the diet is strictly limited to acorns for the best quality Jamon Iberico.
CURING: The hams are salted and left to dry for two weeks, after which they are rinsed and left ot dry for another four to six weeks. The curing process then takes at least nine months.
It's no wonder that they are the most expensive hams in the world - but oh so delicious.
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Local Customs: BAJONDILLO SANGRIA SOCIAL
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Every Wednesday, Bajondillo puts on a SANGRIA SOCIAL for the residents. I really had a good time. Over 100 showed up - Hey! free drinks!
When you enter the social hall, the table is all set up with a huge pot, several bottles of wine, several bottles of liquor and several bottles of Soda. Also plastic glasses are set up with bits of fruit already in them.
The "show" begins when someone is picked to do the mixing. This day, a German fellow had the honour of making the Sangria. In went 6 bottles of white wine, and amounts of brandy, gin, martini, malaga wine, cointreau or Triple Sec, Liquor 43, banana liqueur, orange Soda, a little bit of sugar and fruit. He then took a big mixer and mixed up the ingredients. Two people are then asked to have a sample and then the Sangria is distributed to the attendees. They make so much that you can have seconds and even thirds if you wish.
After that, there is dancing and entertainment. A fun time was had by all.
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jamaicajim Mon Sep 7, 2009 20:22 UTC
Lori... La Paella sounds like a place we will want to go for lunch while at Bajondillo! Great location review. Jim | evaanna Thu Aug 13, 2009 17:05 UTC
Sounds as if you really enjoyed your visits to Torremolinos. Loved those laid-back towns you describe in your off-the-beaten path tips, so much less touristy. Your food descriptions have made my mouth water. Excellent page with lots of useful information. | BruceDunning Wed Jul 15, 2009 01:05 UTC
My first big overseas trip was to this area. Thanks for the memories and great comments/pictures | hopang Fri Apr 3, 2009 10:21 UTC
Superb page on Torremolinos complete with many lovely photographs! Thanks for sharing. We hope to visit Torremolinos some day. ~ho & pang |
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