Tuck in as the Torremolinos tapas route returns with a drink and a bite for just €3

Fancy a feast that doesn’t cost the earth? From this Friday, Torremolinos invites everyone to eat their way around town as the Ruta de la Tapa returns for 2026

When does the Ruta de la Tapa 2026 start?

Ruta de la Tapa, or the Tapas Route, runs from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 22. Now in its 17th edition, this wonderfully popular foody event gives you ten days to sample bars and restaurants one small plate at a time.

What does it include and what is a Tapasporte??

Each venue taking part offers a tapa plus a drink for one set price. Instead of packing a suitcase, you carry a Tapasporte. Collect one from any participating venue or from the town hall, then ask for a stamp with every dish you try.

Organisers promise a path of treats for those who follow the route. Earlier editions also let diners score each tapa, with awards for favourite dish, most creative tapa and best service. Printed copies come in Spanish and English, which helps British residents and visitors find their way around easily.

You can tastes many different traditional, modern, new dishes and flavours. Meet neighbours, practise a little Spanish with friendly staff and find family-run places you may have walked past a hundred times.

Local hospitality businesses gain too, as busy tables in November keep the town buzzing outside the summer rush.

How to plan your tapas adventure

Start with the official tourism website, where a QR code on the event poster leads to the full venue list. Follow #RutaDeLaTapaTorremolinos and the route’s Facebook page for photos and updates and to see the full list of the restaurants taking part.

Bring company so you can share and sample more. Make sure you wear your stretchiest trousers and ask staff for their favourite dish, because Spanish hosts just love to talk about their food.