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

RESTAURANTE ALMA DE MIGUEL We eat at this restaurant quite often; it is predominantly a fish restaurant, located in the pedestrian centre of Estepona's old town.  There is plenty of seating outside for the warmer months, and in the winter, you will find plenty of indoor seating, with a large gazebo attached to the restaurant. The restaurant is run by Miquel & his sister, who oversee all the staff & they are exceptional hosts. The food is always good, with a variety of fresh f

ARAGMA IBIZA We visited Aragma Ibiza, the sister restaurant of Tapas in Sant Antoni de Portmany, and we were very impressed.  The restaurant is set in a great spot overlooking the Marina. It is led by a talented Greek head chef who serves authentic, homemade, Greek-inspired shared-dining dishes of sublime quality, crafted with the freshest ingredients. These dishes are delicious and surprisingly original. Our meal included, Tzatziki (cool & refreshing Greek yoghurt with cucum

CHIRINGUITO SA TRINXA UPDATE JULY 2025 From July 1, 2025, Chiringuitos on Ses Salinas beach are no longer permitted to have DJs playing. CDs and background music are allow ed. Due to regulations of the Ses Salines Natural Park, Chiringuito Sa Trinxa has been forced to suspend DJ performances. We have been here many times before and will return in 2026 This is the place for people-watching. On arrival at the ses Salinas beach, turn left and keep walking until you reach the gre

THE TERRACE TAPAS & WINE BAR During our brief visit to Ilfracombe, we tried what I believe is the only Spanish restaurant in town. We were served surprisingly good tapas, which was somewhat unexpected in North Devon.  Clive Chilcott runs the Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar alongside his partner, Dawn Mullen, who is the excellent chef. Together, they have owned this restaurant since 2016, striving to bring a little piece of sunny Spain to Ilfracombe and North Devon. It seems they hav

SES OLIVERES A guest review from Siddu Amin. This beautiful terraced restaurant has a handful of tables outside the entrance, which may appeal to those wanting a closer look at the old wooden trams that descend from Sollér up in the hills. We arrived on Sunday afternoon, having tried and failed to book a table over the phone the previous day. There is no online booking option, so you’ll need to call or book in person. Thankfully, the manager squeezed us in on the day, and we

RESTAURANTE PELAYO This is the perfect spot for a Sunday lunch with friends and family. It is a rustic, unpretentious beachside bar and restaurant built in the true soul and spirit of Formentera. Good food is served in a lovely, leafy location, with mostly locals and a few tourists, in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. They serve delicious fish, octopus, and other seafood, but on Sunday, everyone goes for the Paella, which has an insane quantity of seafood! Turn off at the T

BAR CAN TONI - THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE REAL FORMENTERA This place is in the small village of El Pilar de la Mola, almost opposite the hippie market (open on Wednesdays and Sundays). It is run by an Italian (like many other places on the Island). They serve food all day. Bar Can Toni is the heart and soul of Formentera. It is where the locals go to eat, drink, chat, play, and watch live flamenco music and dance. The place is friendly and ideal for a drink and to eat a few

RESTAURANTE CA’S PAGES This is one of the most historic restaurants in the north of Ibiza. It is run by two sisters, Carmen and Lucia, whose family started offering their traditional Ibiçencan cooking in 1972. It is located in the family home’s basement and in the shaded, planted back garden. The outdoor, partly covered seating is beautiful, full of green plants and subtle lighting. If you come early, you have a great choice of seating. You will find big, long tables for fam

I RESTAURANTE KAIA-KAIPE Michelin Plate IIO We returned to the fishing port of Getaria on the Basque Coast and revisited an old favourite, the excellent Restaurante Kaia-Kaipe. Getaria is the picture-postcard image of a Basque Country fishing village. Walking up from the car park, we approached the village. When you reach the restaurant, you can see the famous outdoor grill, where the fish is cooked over hot coals on open wire-mesh grills. The restaurant is divided into