RESTAURANTE ES CUCÓ This restaurant is located on the outskirts of Cala de Bou, moving inland. It is an excellent place to stop for a drink or some reasonably priced food. It is famous for its pollo al ast (traditional rotisserie style, split-roast chicken) with black pepper sauce. Served with chips and salad. We started with a warm goat’s cheese salad. It is a great, cheap meal. The chicken costs €11.50 without sauce and €14 with sauce. In addition to the chicken, you will

RESTAURANT SALVADÓ This is a traditional Ibicencan fish restaurant located in Sant Carles de Peralta (San Carlos), in the northern part of the island. Enjoy exquisite fresh fish and rice dishes complemented by a fine wine list, all while taking in stunning sea views of the picturesque coves at Canal d’en Marti and Pou des Lleó. Any lunch or evening meal at restaurant Salvadó is quintessentially Ibicencan and worth the trip. You start with the usual Ibicencan appetiser of high

RESTAURANTE ELKANO One Michelin Star Getaria is a picturesque fishing village in the Basque Country known for producing designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, the mother of Plácido Domingo, and Juan Sebastián Elcano, who was the first mariner to circumnavigate the globe. You can stroll along the old streets to the harbour, where you will see the fishing fleet passing by various shops selling their goods. There are stunning little beaches here. Perched at a crossroads overlooking th

CHIRINGUITO PACO If you’re seeking fresh seafood and a variety of fish, this authentic Spanish beach bar on the beach in Estepona, established in 1997, is an excellent choice and a place to start. Once settled in, we had some espeto de sardinas (sardines skewered and cooked over hot coals). Tortillitas de camarones (the famous lightly battered, thin, crisp shrimp fritters). Conchas Finas (local Málaga smooth clams). Coquinas al ajillo y vino blanco (small flat clams from Huel

I wanted to explore the traditional café bars in Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio) to find out the current cost of a basic traditional breakfast. These establishments are primarily popular with locals, along with a few tourists. We ordered the same food and drinks at each location for comparison. Tostada con tomate, aceite de oliva con sal (toast with tomato, olive oil and salt) Zumo de naranja recién exprimido (freshly squeezed orange juice) Café con leche (coffee with m

RESTAURANTE SACHA This is not the most straightforward restaurant in Madrid to find, even with GPS, as it is at the rear of where it should be and hidden away in a corner on the right side of the building. Everything looks great: small but cosy, busy, and traditional as you enter. The restaurant opened in 1972, founded by a couple; he was from the Basque Country, and she was from Galicia. It is located in a neighbourhood just north of Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

RESTAURANTE ANTONIO Zahara de Los Atúnes is a fishing village and a popular summer tourist resort known for its stunning beach facing the Atlantic Ocean. The town is named after the fish because of the traditional seasonal practice of La Almadraba, an ancient Phoenician method of trapping Atlantic bluefin tuna with intricate nets. This technique, introduced by the Moors, takes place every May and June, during which numerous fiestas are celebrated. In a land that deeply honour

SAN CARLOS BAR RESTAURANTE During our trip to Ibiza in mid-March, we visited the northeast of the island and stopped by Bar Ca n'Anneta, where I bought a bottle of their famous homemade Herbes de Ca n'Anneta. Herbes de Ca n’Anneta (hierbas ibicencas - Ibizan Herbs) is the traditional herbal liqueur of Ibiza and Formentera, produced on the islands for centuries. It is typically served as a digestif after a meal. This liqueur is infused with a variety of Mediterranean herbs, wh

CASA LABRA History is said to have been made at this bar on May 2, 1879, with the formation of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Party). When you walk in, it feels as though you’ve stepped back to 1879, as not much seems to have changed since then! Current prices (2026) Cod croqueta: €1.70 each Tuna pickled banderilla: €2.25 Tortilla: €6.90 Tajadas de bacalao: €2.30 It is a fantastic traditional bar. It is famous for its croquetas de bacalao. Some of the best in Madrid. The tajadas

RESTAURANTE ES BOLDADO Michelin Guide During our trip to Ibiza in mid-March, we visited one of our favourite restaurants, Es Boldado. To reach it from Sant Josep to Cala d’Hort, take the last right turn toward Cala Truja. After about 3 kilometres, you will see the sign for Es Boldado on your left. Turn onto this road and drive down the dusty Camino (dirt track) for approximately 1.5 kilometres. You will be rewarded with the best view of Ibiza. If you’re seeking a restauran