HOSTAL LA TORRE Hostal La Torre is one of our favourite places in Ibiza for watching the sunset. Set on the rugged coastline at Cap Negret, around 3 km from Sant Antoni de Portmany, its terraces look directly across the Mediterranean towards Illa sa Conillera. Luscious gardens. The terrace offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. La Torre features a charming courtyard garden at the rear, plus a delightful restaurant with a beautiful terrace offering panoramic

KUMHARAS Kumharas was established in 1997 and has become a wonderfully laid-back sunset and music bar that is an institution in San Antonio Bay. Miguel Maymó created the concept behind Kumharas and still manages it today. His vision was intentionally distinct from the mass-tourism bars in San Antonio and San Antonio Bay. Photo Twitter (X) @LC300563 Kumharas features no vip areas, no organised coach parties, and a mix of locals, travellers, families, music, and a vibrant sun

MUSEO DEL JAMÓN A few Museo del Jamón tapas bars are scattered around Madrid, and this one at Carrera San Jerónimo 6 has always been our favourite. They all offer an eclectic mix of traditional Spanish food, centred on ham, bread, beer & wine. This place is a great option for those trying to save money. You can get a beer and a ham and cheese bocadillo (roll) for about €1, which is unbeatable. If you have a bit more to spend, consider trying one of the less expensive types of

RESTAURANTE CA N’ESMERALDA This restaurant has been operating for several years and is located in a secluded area, away from the main town of Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio Abad). It sits near the end of Cala de Bou, offering views of San Antonio Bay. We popped in for a light lunch (do we really have light lunches?) and tried the following. Pan con aioli. Papas asadas, alioli, hilos de chile y nuestro ingrediente especial (roasted potatoes, aioli, chilli threads, and t

BAR ANITA - CA N’ANNETA UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2026: The centre of Sant Carles around Bar Anita (Ca n’Anneta) is being pedestrianised, so parking immediately outside the bar is no longer available as before. Through traffic is now directed around the village, with parking available outside the pedestrianised centre. Bar Anita in Sant Carles/San Carlos Located in Sant Carles (San Carlos), a tiny village (near Santa Eulària des Riu), next to the Sant Carles de Peralta church, this o

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 we must 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 in Estepona. I

LA JOSEFITA IBIZA La Josefita is a charming little restaurant located in the backstreets of Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio), close to the famous West End, which is currently undergoing a significant transformation from its previous, wilder incarnation. This new tapas restaurant, opened in August 2023, pays tribute to Grandma Pepita - Josefa Pepita. The Josefita offers a concise menu of reimagined, familiar tapas. We started with; Berenjena frita (deep-fried aubergine).

A FEW DAYS IN PLASENCIA - CÁCERES We explored the area around the town of Plasencia. Plasencia is a walled market city in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, with a population of approximately 40,000 residents. Plasencia, located on the banks of the Jerte River, features a historic quarter due to its strategic position along the Silver Route (Ruta de la Plata), which protected the entrance to the Jerte Valley. Since the 15th century, the region’s nobility has been moving t

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

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