BAR ANITA - CA N’ANNETA Update November 2026: The centre of Sant Carles, around Bar Anita (Ca n’Anneta), has been pedestrianised, so you can no longer park directly outside the bar as before. Through traffic is now routed around the village, with parking available outside the pedestrianised centre. You now have to park just outside the village. This allows for more outdoor seating, although not everyone is happy, as they believe it has spoiled the previous atmosphere. Bar Ani

TABERNA MANOLO CATECA Tucked away in a corner alleyway, this hidden gem gives you the feel of being a local. Taberna Manolo Cateca dates back to 1920, when the Escobar family established a small despacho de vinos, a traditional wine shop. In 1952, it became Taberna La Goleta, a popular local bar specialising in wines from Huelva and the Jerez region. In August 2013, Manuel Rodríguez Navarro, better known as Manolo Cateca, took over Taberna Manolo Cateca Sevilla, giving the c

VENTA EL TORO Venta El Toro, Santa Lucía near Vejer de la Frontera, is a small, discreet, countryside Venta without any pretensions. Originally little more than a place to stop for a drink, the family business gradually developed into a traditional Andalusian venta. It became a popular meeting place for locals and visiting bullfighters, after whom it was named. The restaurant's reputation grew further thanks to María Luisa (Maruja) Gallardo’s cooking, whose celebrated eggs an

CASA EGEA Among Mojácar Playa’s many restaurants, Casa Egea stands out for authentic Spanish cooking, fresh seafood, and traditional tapas. This long-established, family-run restaurant is situated just off the beachfront road. It also 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 following among locals and visit

ES REBOST DE CAN PRATS We returned to one of our favourite restaurants, serving traditional Ibicencan cuisine in Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio). Es Rebost de Can Prats Ibiza occupies a house dating from the early 20th century, which was once one of Sant Antoni’s first shops. It sold everyday provisions, including chickens, eggs, cheese, rabbits, vegetables, potatoes and pebrassos (wild mushrooms). The restaurant opened in 1994 in a house that had belonged to the curren

EL RINCÓN DE PEPE We revisited an old favourite in Sant Antoni, El Rincón de Pepe, which is located near the fountains and harbour in central Sant Antoni. The restaurant is one of the town’s longest-established tapas bars, which opened in 1962. The bar has a particularly interesting connection to Ibiza’s nightclub scene. Pepe Roselló opened El Rincón de Pepe in 1962, and later became famous for founding the legendary Space Ibiza nightclub. The original building is situated in

CASA TONI Casa Toni is a traditional Madrid tapas bar situated at Calle de la Cruz 14, between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana. Established in the 1960s, this family-style tavern has retained the character of an old-fashioned Madrid bar, serving generous portions of traditional Spanish food without unnecessary frills. At first glance, it doesn’t look like much. However, give it a try. The food is excellent for the price, and there are always plenty of locals, which is u

I wanted to explore Sant Antoni de Portmany’s traditional breakfast cafés to find the current cost of a basic 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. Zumo de naranja recién exprimido (freshly squeezed orange juice). Café con leche (coffee with milk). Tostada con tomate, aceite de oliva y sal (toast with tomato, olive oil and salt). CAFETERÍA EL RINCONCITO

RESTAURANTE ES CUCÓ This restaurant is located on the outskirts of Cala de Bou, heading inland. It is an excellent place to stop for a drink or some reasonably priced food. Es Cucó Ibiza began as a family business in the 1960s, founded by Vicent Marí and Pepa de Can Garxò des Pou. Originally a traditional local shop with a small bar attached, it became a popular meeting place for locals and workers from the area’s developing hotels. In 1977, the shop and bar were separated, a

EL BIGOTES The Fish Shack at Cala Mastella is also known as El Bigotes Ibiza, which translates to “The Moustache”, a nod to the proprietor’s distinctive whiskers. El Bigotes will be remembered for sitting at his table every lunchtime while enjoying a flagon of his favourite red wine with his fish and rice. Sadly, he passed away in 2025 at nearly 100. His funeral was massive on the island, with everyone paying their respects. Rest in peace, El Bigotes, and thank you for your i