The contest, organized by the Torremolinos City Council and the Torremolinos Business Circle, aims to highlight and promote the art of 'espeto', a jewel of Malagueñan gastronomy. The event concluded with a popular sardine grilling session and an awards ceremony for the most outstanding professionals.
The podium was completed by Miguel Ángel de los Ríos, from the 'Marina Playa' beach restaurant in Rincón de la Victoria, and Miguel León Navarrete, from the 'La Mar Bonita' restaurant in Torremolinos. Espeteros from various parts of the province of Málaga participated in the competition.
The winner received a prize of €1,000 and a trophy, while the second and third place finishers were awarded €500 and €300 respectively, along with trophies.
This contest is sponsored by the Provincial Council of Málaga (Sabor a Málaga), the Regional Government of Andalusia, the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental, and several collaborating companies.
The jury for this edition included prominent figures from the gastronomic and journalistic sectors, such as Luis Villatoro (La Opinión de Málaga), Romina di Lorenzo (MAHOS), chef Juanjo Carmona, gastronomic content creator Andrea Ruiz, Alejandra Pérez (catering and El Ambigú restaurant), and Sebastián Martín (Chin Chin Puerto).
In this XII edition, the 'Espeto de Honor' (Sardine Skewer of Honor) was awarded to the establishment Los Mellizos, from Torremolinos, in recognition of its trajectory.
