CASA EGEA Among the many restaurants in Mojácar Playa, Casa Egea stands out for its authentic Spanish cooking, fresh seafood and traditional tapas. This long-established, family-run restaurant is situated just off the beachfront road. The family-run restaurant has an attractive glass-enclosed terrace. Established in 1995, Casa Egea is a long-standing family-run restaurant in Mojácar Playa, with a three-generation culinary tradition. Over the years, it has built a loyal follo

A DAY TRIP FROM SEVILLA TO CARMONA Carmona stands on the Los Alcores ridge, overlooking the vast, fertile plains of the Vega del Corbones in Andalucía. The surrounding countryside is dominated by olive groves and fields of cereals, which have long played an important role in the local economy. The city also has a tradition of livestock farming and holds its annual fair, the Feria de Carmona, in May. Carmona is one of the most historic towns in southern Spain, with a history s

RESTAURANTE CABO NORTE - A Hidden Gem in Mojácar Playa, Almería. Among the many restaurants in Mojácar Playa, Restaurante Cabo Norte is a real hidden gem. This excellent little restaurant is tucked away down a side street just off the main promenade, close to the Europcar car rental office. Opened in 2015, Restaurante Cabo Norte, Mojácar Playa quickly built a reputation for imaginative Mediterranean cuisine under María Moreno Galdón, a largely self-taught chef with decades of

ANTIGUA CASA DE GUARDIA After visiting the Mercado Central de Atarazanas, Málaga’s famous food market, you’re only a short walk from Antigua Casa de Guardia, the city’s oldest wine bar and one of its most atmospheric drinking establishments. This famous local bar was founded in 1840 by José de la Guardia, the business originally operated in Calle Ollerías before moving to its present location on Alameda Principal in 1899. Today, this historic bodega remains wonderfully old-fa

TERRAZA CARMONA Michelin Guide Terraza Carmona, Vera, Almería. Traditional Spanish Cuisine Terraza Carmona is one of Vera’s most established restaurants, a family-run institution renowned for its traditional Almerían cuisine and warm Spanish hospitality. Located in the historic town of Vera, approximately 10 km inland from the Mediterranean coast, it offers an authentic dining experience that has been enjoyed by generations of local families. Terraza Carmona dates back to

RESTAURANTE ALMA DE MIGUEL Alma de Miguel has its roots in the original Taberna Miguel, a long-established family restaurant in Estepona’s old town. Situated on the pedestrianised Calle Caridad, the restaurant has evolved over the years from a traditional Spanish taberna into a more sophisticated dining destination, while retaining its emphasis on fresh fish, seafood and quality local produce. Today, it offers a choice of dining areas, including an attractive Andalusian patio

ANYWAY WINE BAR Mark Walsh visited Anyway Wine Bar in Málaga City, founded in 2018 by local entrepreneur David Camino after returning from working abroad to pursue his idea for a wine-centric concept in Málaga. It is a wonderfully cool place for serious wine drinkers, quite near the paseo marítimo. It’s the perfect spot for an early evening drink after work, popular with the city’s creative crowd. With over 200 wines, all served by the glass, the list is quite extraordinary

RESTAURANTE LAS GITANILLAS This restaurant, which we have visited several times, is located in a wonderful spot on a pedestrianised street in the heart of Estepona. The family have had a restaurant in Estepona since 1970. In 2004, Paco Bazán, son of Francisco Bazán Hormigo and María Peña Gil, who learned from a young age both behind and in front of the bar alongside his parents, opened Las Gitanillas (which is Spanish for the little gypsy girls). Paco’s daughter, Gema Bazán,

CHIRINGUITO MANACA To get to Chiringuito Manaca from Mojácar, drive past the Hotel Indalo on the road from Mojácar to Carboneras. Continue straight inland and take a left at the third roundabout onto Playa Macenas. You will see the Castillo de Macenas just before the Macenas golf course extends inland. Drive past Chiringuito Macenas, where you can stop for a drink or some tapas, and continue onto an unpaved dirt road that isn’t in great condition. This road initially runs alo

THE BOAB TREE We recently visited The Boab Tree Restaurant in Estepona, situated in the heart of the Old Town. The restaurant is family-owned and named after the majestic Boab tree, a symbol of strength, resilience, and community. The owner, Jorge, originally hails from Granada but lived in New York before relocating. He brought his American wife, Anissa, and their daughter, and sold everything to pursue this dream venture in Estepona. The Boab Tree features Mediterranean-i