

ANDALUCÍA - ALMERÍA - MOJÁCAR - CHIRINGUITO MANACA
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


VALÈNCIA PROVINCE - RICE - CULLERA - RESTAURANTE CASA SALVADOR
RESTAURANTE CASA SALVADOR We recently returned to Casa Salvador, the place in València province for rice, and found it just as wonderful as before. The restaurant is situated in the La Albufera rice-growing region of València, near the Cullera estuary, which is a freshwater lagoon that flows into the sea. It can be a bit challenging to locate. Make your way over the bridge in Cullera via the back road (CV-605). Take a right onto Via Pista, then a left at Poligon Num 28 Estany


IBIZA - SANT CARLES DE PERALTA - RESTAURANTE HOSTAL FONDA POU DES LLEÓ
HOSTAL RESTAURANTE FONDA POU DES LLEÓ This charming hostal is located in a lovely countryside setting, just 50 meters from the coast and the beautiful coves of Pou des Lleó and Canal d’en Marti, where guests can swim and sunbathe. There is an outside terrace. and an indoor dining room. It features a charming swimming pool, perfect for relaxing with friends and soaking up the sun. It’s perfect if you have young children. This hostal is a few rooms above a traditional local res


IBIZA - SANT LLORENC DE BALAFIA - RESTAURANT CAMI DE BALAFIA - STEAK
RESTAURANT CAMI DE BALÀFIA If you fancy something big and meaty in the evening (sorry, vegetarians, but this is probably not for you!), drive up restaurant Road, officially known as Carretera San Joan de Labritja (it’s the second-to-last restaurant on the left, on the stretch of road going to the village of San Joan de Labritja from Eivissa (Ibiza Town). If you count down the kilometres of roadside posts, it is 15.4km. You will find Camí de Balàfia set back from the main road


IBIZA - SANT CARLES DE PERALTA - SAN CARLOS BAR RESTAURANTE
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


IBIZA - SANTA EULÁRIA DES RIU - CA'S PAGES - POST 2
RESTAURANTE CA’S PAGES This is one of the most historic restaurants in northern Ibiza. It is run by two sisters, Carmen and Lucia, whose family started offering their traditional Ibiçencan cooking in 1972. It is situated in the basement of the family home and in the shaded, planted garden at the back. The beautiful partially covered outdoor seating area is filled with greenery and bathed in soft lighting. Arrive early to have a wider choice of seating. You will find large, lo


ASTURIAS - ARRIONDAS - CASA MARCIAL
CASA MARCAL Three Michelin Stars (New 2025) The drive to the restaurant, situated in the heart of the mountains, is via a narrow road through the beautiful Asturian countryside, and the views are amazing. Beware of the narrow winding roads where you must be careful of grazing cows and sheep. The restaurant's modest façade contrasts with its elegant stone interior, which features exposed wooden beams and a few contemporary decorative details. There is an attractive bar are


IBIZA - SANT ANTONI DE PORTMANY - LAS PUERTAS DEL CIELO
Discovering Authentic Ibicencan Cuisine CAFETERÍA CA’N JORDI - LAS PUERTAS DE CIELO If you plan to visit, you’ll need a car or a bicycle. From Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio), drive towards Santa Agnés de Corona. At the T-junction near Cafeteria Ca’n Cosmi, famous for its tortilla (Spanish omelette), turn left. Once you leave the village, there are no signs, but the drive is straightforward. The views of the almond blossoms in February are breathtaking! Continue for abo


IBIZA - SANT JOSEP - CALA d'HORT - ES BOLDADO - POST 1
ES BOLDADO Michelin Guide This review contains three different trips to Restaurante Es Boldado in Cala d’Hort. When driving from Sant Josep to Cala d’Hort, take the last right turn to Cala Truja before reaching Cala d’Hort. 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, and you will be rewarded with the best view of Ibiza. If you’re looking for a


IBIZA - SANTA GERTRUDIS - BAR COSTA
BAR CAN COSTA For the cheaper pocket, head to Bar Costa in Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, a pretty and well-loved little village in the centre of the island. There are many restaurants set around the village church in this lovely spot with a vibrant hippy feel. It’s a great place to live, a few hours away from the interesting little shops, nooks, and crannies. Most Sundays, there is a church procession, with locals and tourists attending the Sunday service. There are many inter

