CASA PUGA There is no more classic bar in all of Almería than this one. It is an old-style bar known for traditional Andalusian tapas steeped in history. It dates back to 1870, undoubtedly one of the oldest in Almería. Overloaded with ancient wine bottles on dusty shelves, tiled walls, a marble bar, an exposed iron grill, and hanging Jamónes, these are key parts of the decoration, as are the several non-stop waiters. All the tapas are excellent but straightforward. Try, Ques

ASADOR LA CHUMBERA MIchelin Plate IIO Update January 2026: Asador La Chumbera has moved from its original place just outside Agua Amarga to a new spot overlooking the beach in what was previously the Restaurante Playa. It is still hands down one of the best restaurants in the Cabo de Gata, and its new idyllic location overlooking Agua Amarga’s stunning little beach adds to the enjoyment. The handling of the grill is still masterful. Highly, highly recommended if you’re in t

We often visit the Parque Natural del Cabo de Gata-Níjar in the province of Almería (Andalucía’s most significant protected coastal area, with a wild, isolated landscape and a hot desert climate). This time, we went to Agua Amarga, which borders spectacular, barren spaghetti western territory. This low-key village packs in cool bars, restaurants, locals, and fishermen. Beside a headland of troglodyte caves at the southern end of the beach. Most of the tourists here are Spanis

CASA EGEA If you are looking for well-made, traditional Spanish food on the long, winding beach road that runs along Mojácar Playa, Casa Egea is the place to go. The restaurant is a little set back from the beach and has a glass terrace. Since 1995, you will find authentic Spanish food, lovingly prepared from traditional recipes, at this family-run restaurant spanning three generations. They serve excellent seafood and fish, along with an ever-changing menu of local special

CHIRINGUITO MANACA Drive past the Hotel Indalo on the road from Mojácar to Carboneras, go straight inland, and take a left at the third roundabout onto Playa Macenas, where you will see the Castillo de Macenas just before the Macenas golf course goes inland. From here, drive past Chiringuito Macenas (you can stop here for a drink or tapas) and onto an elementary dirt road, which is not in excellent condition and initially runs along a precarious cliff edge, overlooking the se

RESTAURANTE CABO NORTE This excellent little restaurant is hidden up a side street off the main promenade in Mojácar Playa, near the Europcar car rental. Upon entering, you arrive in the bar and restaurant area. When the weather is excellent, you can eat outside in the lovely enclosed garden area. On this pleasant summer evening, we had Mini gazpachos. Carpaccio de presa Ibérica (presa is a cut of meat from the shoulder of the Iberico pig). Carpaccio de atún (tuna). Pimient

Almería was named Capital Española de la Gastronomía 2019 (Twitter @Almería2019 ), and various gastronomic events will take place in the province of Almería throughout the year. We had the pleasure of being invited to these events by Fernando Huidobro www.fernandohuidobro.com , Twitter @FHuidobroRein , Presidente de Academia Andaluza de Gastronomía y Turismo (Twitter @andgastrotur ) We flew to Alicante after our short three-day trip to Ibiza, then drove down to Garrucha t

Almería was named Capital Española de la Gastronomía 2019 (Twitter @Almeria2019 ), and various gastronomic events would take place in Almería over the course of the year. We had the pleasure of being invited to these by Fernando Huidobro, fernandohuidobrorein.com , Twitter @FHuidobroRein , Presidente de Academia Andaluza de Gastronomía y Turismo (twitter @andgastrotur ) After our day in Garrucha, we rose early the next morning and drove to Almería City to join up with the

@Almeria2019 Various gastronomic events will take place in Almería throughout the year. We had the pleasure of being invited to these by Fernando Huidobro ( fernandohuidobrorein.com Twitter @FHuidobroRein ), Presidente de Academia Andaluza de Gastronomía y Turismo (Twitter @andgastrotur ) Day three was our final day, and had been allocated for the awards and cocktail party at La Alcazaba de Almeria. In 955, Almería gained the title of medina (city) by the Caliph of Cordob

TERRAZA CARMONA Michelin Plate IIO This grand restaurant is a family-run business and the oldest in Vera. Vera is the main town in this area, located approximately 10 km inland from the coast. I believe it was once home to the only cinema outside Almeria. If you come to the open market in Vera on a Saturday, you will find this oasis in the thick of it. You can stroll around the market from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and then sneak in before the rush. On arrival, you will enter