4 Essential Wine Shops in Malaga You Won't Want to Miss

From the sweet local specialty to classic Spanish reds, just about every wine tastes better when you drink it in Malaga. There's nothing better than enjoying a glass of wine in one of the city's sunny plazas or by the sunkissed beach. After you drink your way around Malaga's best wine bars, you'll probably want to take home your next favorite bottle! Here are some top picks for the best wine shops in Malaga where you're sure to find old and new favorites alike.

Essential Wine Shops in Malaga

1. Manzana de Oro

The shelves of this charming shop are meticulously stocked with great attention to detail. At Manzana de Oro (Paseo Reding, 16), you'll find only the finest local products from Malaga and the surrounding region, among them some of the highest quality wines in the province. Can't decide from among their incredible selection? Their friendly staff will be more than happy to help you find a wine you'll love.

Enjoy some cured-to-perfection ham and a glass of local wine at Manzana de Oro, one of the best wine shops in Malaga! — Manzana de Oro is home to some seriously incredible deli products, like Spain's iconic jamón, too!

2. Malaga Wine Museum

Two birds, one stone: visit one of Malaga's most unique museums, which is also home to one of the best wine shops in Malaga! As you visit the Malaga Wine Museum (Plaza de los Viñeros, 1), you'll learn all about the rich history of winemaking in the region, marvel at iconic vintage wine labels and posters, and even enjoy a tasting of two wines! When you finish, be sure to check out their shop, stocked with dozens of incredible wines from the region.

The wine museum is a great place to learn about the history of wine, and it doubles as one of the best wine shops in Malaga, too! — Don't miss the chance to try Malaga's eponymous local sweet wine!

3. Ocho Wine Shop & Bistro

You'll immediately feel at home upon walking into Ocho (Calle Pedro de Toledo, 2). The friendly, family-style atmosphere will put a smile on your face as you browse their unbeatable selection of wines—nearly 200 of them, in fact, from all over the world! Many of their wines come from independent and organic wineries, emphasizing their commitment to supporting small producers over big-name bodegas. The vibrant, multicultural space is also home to a fabulous restaurant serving homestyle Argentinian food.

Ocho is more than just one of the best wine shops in Malaga. They also serve some seriously incredible Argentinian food, too! — Good food and incredible wine—what's not to love?

4. El Templo de Vino

If you're a wine aficionado, you won't want to miss this place. The aptly named El Templo de Vino ("the wine temple") (Calle Sebastián Souvirón, 11) is one of the newer wine shops in Malaga, having just opened its doors in 2011. The staff is passionate about the world of wine and is dedicated to sharing this passion with every customer who walks into the shop. They offer an incredible variety of both well-known Spanish and lesser-known international wines, many of which are available to try by the glass.

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