Must-see restaurants in Costa de Almería

  • Oro y Luz

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    This smart restaurant impresses with its terrace views over the olive trees and modern regional cuisine. Seafood, such as marinated squid and lightly…

  • La Frontera

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    For top-notch seafood tapas in a low-key local setting, head 15 minutes up the coast from Agua Amarga to this roadside bar in Carboneras. Small plates of…

  • Tito's

    Costa de Almería

    Picture the ideal beachside bar and chances are it would look something like Tito's, a cane-canopied hang-out set amid palm trees on the southern…

  • 4 Nudos

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Of San José's various seafood restaurants, the 'Four Knots' is the star performer. Aptly housed in the Club Náutico at the marina, it serves classic…

  • La Gallineta

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    An elegant restaurant in El Pozo do los Frailes village, 4km north of San José, La Gallineta is a hit with city escapees who make the drive out for its…

  • Arlequino

    Costa de Almería

    The Arlequino's mismatched bohemian decor and panoramic rooftop terrace pair well with the fusion Middle Eastern cuisine it serves. Vegetable samosas pave…

  • Tito's Cantina

    Costa de Almería

    Founder and local legend Tito has passed away, but his legacy lives on at this festive cane-canopied cantina under the palms along Mojácar's beachfront…

  • Casa Café de la Loma

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    A Mediterranean haven with great sea views, this old cortijo (farmstead) is an enchanted spot for a relaxed summer dinner. Fresh fish and local meats are…

  • Viento Norte

    Costa de Almería

    Bringing a touch of Spain's Basque Country to the Andalucian coast, the 'North Wind' entices with red-and-white checked tablecloths and a blackboard menu…

  • La Palmera

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Seafood on the beach is one of Agua Amarga's specialities and this breezy, beachfront restaurant is ideally situated to provide it. Bag a table on the…

  • La Taberna

    Costa de Almería

    A Mojácar mainstay since 1982, this traditional tapas bar sits smack in the heart of the whitewashed centre. Its cosy warren of rooms, decked out with…

  • Pulcinella

    Costa de Almería

    With inspiring views and a prime location overlooking Plaza Nueva, Pulcinella's terrace provides a magical setting for an al fresco Italian meal. Pizzas…

  • Restaurante La Villa

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Reserve ahead for this sophisticated Agua Amarga restaurant with its romantically lit dining room and elegant poolside terrace. Dishes – from pasta to…

  • La Góndola

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    La Góndola offers a welcome break from standard Andalucian fare. The Neapolitan-style pizza is the real deal, thin-crusted with excellent tomato sauce,…

  • Casa Miguel

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Service and food are reliably good at this long-standing San José favourite, one of several places with outdoor seating on the main drag. There's plenty…

  • Neptuno

    Costa de Almería

    One of the smartest, busiest and best regarded of the chiringuitos (beach restaurants) in Mojácar Playa. Specialities of the house are its barbecued meats…

  • Restaurante La Palma

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Waves breaking on the pebble beach provide the soundtrack to meals at this jaunty seafront restaurant in Las Negras. Seafood is an obvious highlight,…

  • Costamarga

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Sit down to fresh fish on the beach at this casual eatery, one of several fronting the sand. Recommendations from the fryer include chipirones (thimble…