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Michael (Wasi)
May 25, 2025
Hiking
The Espetero Statue is a tribute to the traditional art of grilling sardines in Málaga! 🐟🔥
It was inaugurated on June 12, 2006, and is located on the Antonio Banderas Promenade, near Misericordia Beach. The sculpture honors the Espeteros, who for centuries have grilled sardines on wooden skewers over an open fire, a culinary tradition deeply rooted in Málaga culture.
The statue was created by Machú Harras and is part of the monuments that represent various traditional trades in the city, such as the Cenachero (fish seller) and the Biznaguero (jasmine seller).
It was inaugurated on June 12, 2006, and is located on the Antonio Banderas Promenade, near Misericordia Beach. The sculpture honors the Espeteros, who for centuries have grilled sardines on wooden skewers over an open fire, a culinary tradition deeply rooted in Málaga culture.
The statue was created by Machú Harras and is part of the monuments that represent various traditional trades in the city, such as the Cenachero (fish seller) and the Biznaguero (jasmine seller).
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•Emiel
November 10, 2023
Running
Tribute from the residents of Málaga to the "Espereto".
Unveiled June 12, 2006 by the mayor of Málaga D. Francisco de la Torre Prados.
Unveiled June 12, 2006 by the mayor of Málaga D. Francisco de la Torre Prados.
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•DakenH
January 29, 2026
Cycling
With the "Monumento al Espetero," Málaga commemorates the local tradition of grilling sardines over an open fire. Inaugurated in 2009, the sculpture depicts an espetero at work and is dedicated to the fishermen and grill masters who keep this typical culinary culture alive. Designed by sculptor Jaime Fernández Pimentel, the monument stands on the Antonio Machado promenade in the Huelin district.
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