The light of Malaga shone brightly last night. It wasn't just the reflection of the Mediterranean, but the sparkle of Spain's most brilliant kitchens. The city was chosen to host the 2026 Michelin Guide Gala, a recognition that consolidates its unstoppable transformation into a cultural and gastronomic capital.
Where was the new edition of the 2026 Michelin Guide Gala held?
The modern Sohrlin space in Malaga was the perfect setting. Under its lights, the country's most influential chefs, specialized journalists, and food lovers celebrated the triumph of creativity, product, and technique. An event that transcends the culinary realm to become a barometer of the current state of Spanish gastronomy, with Malaga at its heart.
Michelin's choice of Malaga is no coincidence. It is recognition of a city that has reinvented itself, fusing its heritage with a vibrant avant-garde scene. Similarly, at THE SUN PLACES, we carefully select each of our luxury apartments, seeking that perfect harmony between Andalusian essence and contemporary comfort. And we'd like to announce that we'll soon have a presence in the city of Malaga.
Seville, a Stage for Gastronomic Excellence. Alongside these five newcomers, Seville consolidates its position with restaurants that maintain their Michelin Star, such as Abantal and Cañabota. At THE SUN PLACES, we celebrate that our guests can enjoy unique offerings in a city that lives and breathes through its cuisine. We actively collaborate with these gastronomic temples, offering our clients access to culinary experiences that make all the difference.
Which Andalusian restaurants received a Michelin Star at the 2026 Michelin Guide Gala?
Faralá (Granada)
Led by chef Cristina Jiménez, Faralá stands beside the Alhambra Gardens as a sublime dialogue between tradition and innovation. Its cuisine, rooted in Granada's heritage but projected towards the contemporary, seduces with its sensitivity and personality. A space where the landscape becomes an ingredient and each dish is a tribute to the local culinary identity.
Palodú (Málaga)
The partnership of Cristina Cánovas and Diego Aguilar has achieved with Palodú a concept that combines sustainability, local produce, and refined technique. In a Málaga experiencing a gastronomic boom, this restaurant stands out for its unique voice and its commitment to honest, well-executed cuisine that looks to the future without abandoning its roots.
Ochando (Seville)
In the hamlet of Los Rosales (Tocina), the young chef Juan Carlos Ochando demonstrates that excellence also flourishes far from major urban centers. Ochando is emotion and roots, a project that reinterprets peasant cuisine with finesse and conviction, placing the province of Seville on the map of haute cuisine.
Mare (Cádiz)
Juan Viu brings the very essence of the Cádiz coast to his restaurant Mare. With the sea as inspiration and respect as his guiding principle, his cuisine elevates Atlantic flavors to an avant-garde experience, imbued with memory and technique. A sensory tribute to the coast and its traditions.
ReComiendo (Córdoba)
Periko Ortega achieves his well-deserved Michelin star with a project that has spent years building a unique identity. ReComiendo is about product, flavor, and personality; a contemporary Cordoban cuisine that connects with diners through authenticity and a well-defined culinary narrative.
Which restaurants have received a new Michelin Star at the 2026 Michelin Guide Gala?
The 2026 Michelin Guide Gala also recognized five restaurants with their second star – Aleia (Barcelona), La Boscana (Lleida), Mont Bar (Barcelona), Ramón Freixa Atelier (Madrid), and Enigma (Barcelona) – while the 16 establishments with three stars have retained their excellence. A total of 254 restaurants will now proudly display the coveted award in the 2026 edition.
From THE SUN PLACES: Gastronomy and Luxury, A Perfect Alliance
The convergence of haute cuisine and luxury tourism is inherent to our philosophy. That's why every stay with THE SUN PLACES is an opportunity to discover not only exclusive accommodations, but also culinary experiences that define the Spanish avant-garde. In Seville, we connect our guests with the flavors they deserve.
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