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Restaurante Playa Europa

Fish and espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) on the beach · Playa de la Fontanilla

Must try

Sardine espetos (the most mentioned), urta on a skewer, pescaíto frito (puntillitas, boquerones, red mullet, squid), coquinas, tartare and rice dishes.

About

Beachfront fish restaurant at La Fontanilla, on the same stretch of promenade as Los Tres Pepe.

Good to know

Book in summer and take the chance to have a swim at La Fontanilla. What 2026 reviews repeat most: fresh fish, good value for money and views; the odd complaint of long waits on busy days. Budget about €45-60 per person if you order large fish (GastroRanking, 2026).

Getting there and parking

Same as for Los Tres Pepe: the underground car park on Avenida del Mar and a walk along the seafront promenade.

Near here

• 
  Playa de La FontanillaBeach · Marbella · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 and Q for Quality
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  Los Tres PepeChiringuito (beach bar) with espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) · Playa de la Fontanilla · 5 minHistoric chiringuito (beach bar): it began in 1952 on Playa del Faro and has been at La Fontanilla since 1959.
• 
  Ta-KumiJapanese · Centro · 5 minJapanese restaurant by chefs Álvaro Arbeloa and Toshio Tsutsui, with other places in Málaga and Madrid.
• 
  BACKHaute cuisine (1 Michelin star) · Centro · 5 minModern bistro by chef David Olivas (from Úbeda), with a relaxed atmosphere and creative cooking based on nearby produce.

Opening hours and prices can change: check before you go.