CHIRINGUITO SA FERRADURA (EL PIRATA) To locate this charming little kiosk and beach, turn left at the sign for the Hacienda Na Xamena Hotel and Spa when heading down Port de Sant Miquel Road, before reaching the port. At around halfway, you must take the right-hand fork turn and drive for approximately 2 km along a quite testing, bumpy Camino (un-tarmacked road) to arrive at the bay. The kiosk with the pirate flag is located on the beach and offers affordable basic chiringuit

CASA ADELINA Casa Adelina has been operating in the small town of Turre for over 50 years, since its opening in 1973. It was founded by Adelina Cervantes and her husband, Juan Martínez. It began more modestly than the restaurant you see today. It was essentially a small tapas bar serving locals with simple, traditional Almerian food. Adelina prepared recipes passed down through the local culinary tradition. The place became increasingly popular, particularly for Adelina’s car

This is the scene in Sant Ferrán de ses Roques (San Fernando) in Formentera, one of four villages on this island. The hippie market is held along the walkway, with artists selling crafts. You have the legendary Fonda Pepe at one end, where you usually find us ending up most evenings. FONDA PEPE Calle Mayor 55, Sant Ferran de Ses Roques, 07871 Formentera +34 971 328 033 This is the heart and soul of the island. Most nights, there is music just a few yards away, with a market

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

RESTAURANT SA CALETA UPDATE 2026 - The beach opposite the restaurant, Es Bol Nou, is now closed for safety reasons. This also applies to the viewing tunnel on the left of the beach. The restaurant is still open. We returned to our old favourite restaurant, Sa Caleta, during a spring trip to Ibiza. On this occasion, we had lunch, which included Almejas Marinera (clams in a fisherman’s style) Endivias, queso azul Roquefort, miel y nueces (Endives, Roquefort blue cheese, honey

BARDO We went to Bardo in Estepona, which is a restaurant with a tapas bar on the corner. It is located a 5-10-minute walk up the hill near the church from Casa del Rey. We settled in at the tapas bar, where main courses from the restaurant are also available. They have a good cocktail menu, and to start, we chose a Hugo spritz (cava, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, sparkling water, and mint), some Ribera del Duero red wine, and a few beers. Everything was shared and set in

RESTAURANTE ASADOR TXAKOLI SIMÓN After a 15- to 20-minute walk from the Funicular de Artxanda, you arrive at Restaurante Asador Txakolli Simón, high above Bilbao. Óscar García, the grill master at this restaurant, has a particular fondness for the Friesian breed of cow, known for its great value for money. On particularly busy days, he can prepare up to eight rib strips in a single service. When the sun is shining in Bilbao, you go to Artxanda, the viewpoint of Bilbao, and ta

ASADOR 44 SPANISH GRILL & WINE HOUSE This is a guest review by our friend Siddu Amin Nestled away on a quiet street in Cardiff, Asador 44 looks unassuming from the cobbled Street as you look into the dark-fronted sash windows. Owen Morgan’s first venture in this part of the world was a couple of dozen miles down the A48, in the much-desirable market Town of Cowbridge. Bar 44 started this South Welsh collection as a humble tapas bar which delighted locals over a decade ago bef

CAMBIO DE TERCIO Under the excellent hospitality and guidance of Abel Lusa, Cambio de Tercio has been a long-standing favourite in South Kensington. It has become a leading representative of Iberian cuisine in London. Most fans of Hispanic culture consider it one of the best in the city. On this occasion, we will begin with a glass of amontillado sherry. Followed by pan cristal y cinco jotas de jamón ibérico de bellota 100% (Jabugo). 5 Jotas hand-carved, 36 months old, acorn-

We wanted to explore the charming traditional tapas bars in Estepona’s old town and discover the great prices for a beer and a tapa! These bars play a vital role in preserving the authentic cultural atmosphere, and it’s essential that we cherish and maintain them for future generations. Our first stop was at BAR LA ESQUINITA Calle de Pozo Pila, 30, 29680 Estepona, Málaga A tiny bar with a warm welcome from Paco, the owner, this is one of the few remaining authentic tapas bars