Question 1

What is Málaga Dine?

Accepted Answer

Málaga Dine is a free, multilingual guide to eating out across Málaga province. Many listed restaurants give you an instant discount when you show the free Málaga Dine Passport — with no apps, coupons or codes to download.

Question 2

Is it really free for diners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Málaga Dine is completely free to use. Restaurants pay a small flat listing fee; you never pay anything to browse the guide or to use your Passport.

Question 3

What is the Málaga Dine Passport?

Accepted Answer

It's a free digital badge you add to your phone's home screen. It shows a secure, dynamic QR code that a participating restaurant scans at checkout to apply your discount automatically.

Question 4

Do I need to download an app?

Accepted Answer

No. There's no app store, no account and no password. You simply add the Passport to your home screen from the website and it's ready to use.

Question 5

How do I get the Passport?

Accepted Answer

On the Málaga Dine site, tap “＋ Add Passport to Home Screen”. It saves the badge next to your other apps — instant, with no App Store and no password.

Question 6

How do I use it at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

When the bill arrives, open your Passport and show the QR code to your server. They scan it at checkout and the discount is applied to your bill automatically.

Question 7

Do I need to book ahead or mention it before ordering?

Accepted Answer

At most venues, no — just present the Passport when you pay. A few restaurants may have their own conditions, which are noted on their listing.

Question 8

Does the discount work whether I pay by card or cash?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The discount is applied at the restaurant's checkout before you pay, so it works however you choose to settle the bill.

Question 9

Do I need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

The Passport shows a secure code that refreshes, so a basic mobile‑data or Wi‑Fi connection is needed to display it for scanning. Most participating venues offer free Wi‑Fi.

Question 10

Can I use it every time I visit?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can use your Passport as often as you like at participating restaurants, subject to each venue's terms.

Question 11

Which areas does Málaga Dine cover?

Accepted Answer

Málaga province — including Marbella, Nerja, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Estepona and Ronda.

Question 12

What kinds of places are listed?

Accepted Answer

Everything from cafés, beach clubs and chiringuitos to tapas bars and fine‑dining restaurants.

Question 13

Does every restaurant offer a discount?

Accepted Answer

No. Málaga Dine is a full dining guide, so some venues are listed without a discount. The ones that do offer one show it clearly on their card.

Question 14

How big are the discounts?

Accepted Answer

It varies by restaurant. Each participating venue sets its own discount, shown on its listing along with any seasonal window.

Question 15

Can I combine it with set menus or other offers?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the venue. Some allow it on the menú del día or set menus, others don't — check the restaurant's listing or ask your server.

Question 16

I'm visiting Málaga — can tourists use it?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Málaga Dine is built for both locals and visitors. You don't need to be a resident or have a Spanish phone number.

Question 17

Is the site available in my language?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Málaga Dine is available in eight languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish.

Question 18

Is my payment or personal data collected?

Accepted Answer

No. The discount is applied by each restaurant's own checkout software. Málaga Dine never touches your payment, tax or personal data.

Question 19

Are the reviews real?

Accepted Answer

Yes — restaurant ratings and reviews come from Google, so they reflect real diners' experiences.

Question 20

How does Málaga Dine make money if it's free?

Accepted Answer

Restaurants pay a small flat listing fee to appear on Málaga Dine. We take no commission on your bill and never charge diners.

Question 21

I run a restaurant — how do I get listed?

Accepted Answer

We'd love to have you. Click the List with Málaga Dine link in the footer to open the listing card and short online form — add your restaurant's details, choose whether to offer a Passport discount, and pay the flat listing fee. It's a fully automated, self-service process, so your listing goes live on Málaga Dine automatically.

The free Málaga Dine Passport