Must see restaurants in Almería

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    Tetería Almedina

    For a break from tapas, this welcoming little tearoom-restaurant is the answer. Hidden in a backstreet below the Alcazaba, it serves a reassuring menu of…

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    Jovellanos 16

    Wtth friendly service and a prime people-watching location opposite Plaza Constitución, Jovellanos 16 is a rising star on Almería's 'tapas row'. Don't…

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    Casa Puga

    For an authentic tapas experience, make a beeline for this long-standing favourite, on the go since 1870. Shelves of ancient wine bottles and walls…

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    El Quinto Toro

    This old-school tapas bar offers a traditional atmosphere, with the obligatory bull’s head over the bar and a classic menu of Andalucian tapas and…

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    Tortillería La Mala

    Cool music, an energetic, youthful vibe and top food combine to make this street-corner bar a local hit. Speciality of the house are its tortillas …

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    Nuestra Tierra

    One of several bars on Calle Jovellanos, this smart, casual eatery wins you over with its courtesy tapa (included with your first drink) and creative…

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    Casa Joaquín

    Fresh seafood is the draw at this historic Almería bodega, classically attired with hanging hams and rustic clutter. What's on offer depends on the day's…

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    Taberna Postigo

    It's not unusual to see people waiting for a table at this friendly, casual tavern in a leafy angle off Paseo de Almería. The reason for the queues are…

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    La Coquette

    This wonderful patisserie is perfectly sited for a quick pit stop on Almería's central drag. Choose from the tempting array of croissants, brownies, tarts…

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    Cervecería Las Tiendas

    Every seafood tapa imaginable is yours for a song as this popular streetside venue. It's usually thronged throughout the evening with patrons sipping…

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    El Asador

    Formal and elegantly furnished, El Asador is smarter than most of its tapas-bar neighbours. Tall-backed chairs and starched table settings set the tone…

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    Mercado Central

    Almería’s central market occupies a grand 1890s building near the top of Paseo de Almería. Go early to see squid so fresh they’re still changing colour,…

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    Entrefinos

    Ever-popular Entrefinos recreates a traditional wine bar ambience with its high wood-beam ceiling, upturned barrels and blackboard menus. The tapas, such…

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    Habana Cristal

    Office workers and señoras with mucho hairspray like to meet at this, one of Almería’s best-known cafes. It's open throughout the day but is particularly…

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    Lamarca

    The display of hanging hams, wines and cheeses fronting this cosy backroom restaurant give the game away. This is the place to get to grips with Spain's…

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    Café Colón

    It's a hit with the local breakfast crowd, who swarm to the outdoor tables on warm weekend mornings to fuel up on churros and hot chocolate. It's also…