Bon Appetit

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• Bodega Las Botas read more ›
  (3 Calle Fructoso Pérez. Tel. 950 234 239)
  Snack on great tapas, which come free with a beer or glass of wine. Sit at the old oak barrels and enjoy the atmosphere of a centuries-old tavern. Cured hams hang from the ceiling.
• Asador El Churrasco read more ›
  (Off Calle Correos, San José. Tel. 950 611 075)
  Great tapas at the bar, free with a drink. At the tables, it serves wholesome portions with dishes ranging from garlic soup to lamb chops.
• Asador Calle Mayor read more ›
  (12 Calle General Segura. Tel. 950 239 772)
  Delicious tapas dishes are served free with a drink - if you're thirsty, dinner will cost you nothing!
• Aqua Marina read more ›
  (30 Paseo del Mediterráneo, Mojácar. Tel. 950 475 948)
  Beside the beach, enjoy Aqua Marina's fantastic sea views, with great salads and giant pizzas almost the size of car tyres.
• Gran Muralla read more ›
  (14 Calle Sagunto. Tel. 950 261 056)
  Offers several set menus alongside à la carte. Spring rolls, chop suey and spare ribs are all available.
• Rock and Ribs read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Mediterráneo. Tel. 950 144 986)
  American-style fast food in the bustling commercial centre. There are also healthier options available, too, including chicken, salads and rice dishes.

• Casa Juana read more ›
  (10 En Medio, Mojácar. Tel. 950 478 009)
  Specialises in fondues, also pâtés and cheeses of the non-melted variety. The smoked salmon pâté, in particular, is worth trying.
• Bar Pizzería Lima read more ›
  (7 Calle Jose Artes de Arcos. Tel. 950 274 953)
  A good choice of pizzas and pasta dishes. The seafood pizza is especially tasty.
• Bar Pizzería Lima read more ›
  (7 Calle Jose Artes de Arcos. Tel. 950 274 953)
  A good choice of pizzas and pasta dishes. The seafood pizza is especially tasty.
• Hostal La Isleta read more ›
  (Puerto de Isleta del Moro, La Isleta del Moro. Tel. 950 389 713)
  Just metres from the sea, with tables looking across the bay to the twin peaks of extinct volcanoes. Hostal La Isleta serves good paellas and fresh fish.
• La Cava read more ›
  (62 Paseo Marítimo, Mojácar . Tel. 950 472 181)
  Eat on the terrace or inside-both offer sea views-some diners may even be seated at a table on the beach. La Cava has some great tapas options such as grilled oyster mushrooms and spicy potatoes.
• Hostal Restaurante Isleta del Moro read more ›
  (28 Calle Mohamed Arraez. Tel. 950 389 713)
  With unrivalled views of extinct volcanoes in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, the restaurant is also just a couple of metres from the sea and serves excellent fresh fish and a variety of tasty paellas.

• Restaurante El Turia read more ›
  (6 Calle Ricardos. Tel. 950 263 768)
  Serves some excellent tapas, including all kinds of fried fish. The chef also produces a wonderful seafood paella. Closed on Saturday.
• Casa Sevilla read more ›
  (Calle Rueda López, Centro Comercial Almericentro. Tel. 950 272 912)
  A popular eatery with a heavy seafood bias: specials include fish lasagne and prawns with vegetables. The wine cellar also boasts about 10,000 bottles.
• Restaurante El Turia read more ›
  (6 Calle Ricardos. Tel. 950 263 768)
  Serves some excellent tapas, including all kinds of fried fish. The chef also produces a wonderful seafood paella. Closed on Saturday.
• Club Naútico read more ›
  (Puerto Deportivo, Almerimar. Tel. 950 497 162)
  Enjoy an alfresco meal on the marina with a pleasant view of the boats. Club Naútico specialises in seafood and the avocado with marinated salmon is delicious.
• Terraza Carmona read more ›
  (1 Calle Mar, Vera. Tel. 950 390 760)
  You'll find some tasty traditional cooking in this busy restaurant. Dishes include vegetables and anchovies with rice and aubergines stuffed with prawns and anchovies. Closed on Monday.
• Casa Puga read more ›
  (7 Calle Jovellanos. Tel. 950 231 530)
  Serves more than 70 tapas dishes, ranging from ordinary meatballs to extravagant fish dishes. Some great wines, too.

• Gran Hotel Almería read more ›
  (8 Avenida Reina Regante. Tel. 950 238 011)
  Classy hotel restaurant with a menu to match. Steak fans are in for a treat and it also offers an excellent leg of lamb.
• Real read more ›
  (15 Calle Real. Tel. 950 280 243)
  Top restaurant in a restored historic building. The fish is second to none, with seasonal specials on offer, although the seared tuna is a year-round good choice. Extensive wine list with some fine Riojas.
• Hotel Catedral read more ›
  (8 Plaza de la Catedral. Tel. 950 278 178)
  Established and stylish hotel in the heart of the Old Town. It serves high-class meals in a formal setting. Booking is advisable.
• Casa Miguel read more ›
  (43-45 Avenida de San José, San José. Tel. 950 380 329)
  Superb fish restaurant in the Cabo de Gata village of San José. Paellas, top seafood and a huge variety of fresh fish. Friendly service and quality tapas at the bar, too.
• Real read more ›
  (15 Calle Real. Tel. 950 280 243)
  Top restaurant in a restored historic building. The fish is second to none, with seasonal specials on offer, although the seared tuna is an all-year-round good choice. Extensive wine list with some fine Riojas.
• Gran Hotel Almería read more ›
  (8 Avenida Reina Regante. Tel. 950 238 011)
  Classy hotel restaurant with a menu to match. Steak fans will be in for a treat and it also offers an excellent leg of lamb.

After Dark

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• Bar Bahía de la Palma read more ›
  (Calle Mariana. Tel. 950 420 341)
  A top tapas bar in the city centre, Bar Bahia serves tasty snacks that are perfect foils to a glass of chilled lager or sherry.
• Bar Escotia read more ›
  (27 Avenida de Roquestas. )
  In the harbour area, this bar specialises in tapas nibbles to accompany a glass of cold beer.
• Bar La Charca read more ›
  (7 Calle Trajano. )
  Expect some of the best tapas in the city at La Charca. It's a great place to start the evening with a drink and a snack.
• Géminis read more ›
  (5 Plaza de España. Tel. 950 420 341)
  A great tapas bar that offers snacks, such as fried squid and octopus, alongside a cold beer or glass of wine.
• Nando read more ›
  (22 Calle San Leonardo. )
  Wide selection of coffees and teas for an early-evening drink.
• El Cafetín del Siglo XXI read more ›
  (1-3 Calle Guzman. )
  Futuristic décor and laid-back atmosphere. It gets busy late at night on weekends.

• Port of Spain read more ›
  (50 Calle Reina. )
  Get your toes tapping for the cool jazz on offer at one of the city's most chilled-out bars.
• Sala El Rockero read more ›
  (25 Calle La Rueda, Polígono Industrial San Rafael. )
  Live music venue with bar which offers concerts on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Teatro Auditorio read more ›
  (Avenida Reino de España, Roquetas de Mar. Tel. 950 328 759)
  Theatre with a bar that hosts a couple of concerts a week. Check at the ticket office to find out what's on.
• Georgia Café Bar read more ›
  (17 Calle Padre Luque. Tel. 95 023 0516)
  Live jazz gives this place a real buzz and it serves heady local wines from the barrel.
• La Cueva read more ›
  (Calle Canónigo Molina Alonso. )
  You'll find some interesting local groups on stage at La Cueva (The Cave) and there is usually no charge.
• Port of Spain read more ›
  (50 Calle Reina. )
  Get your toes tapping for the cool jazz on offer at one of the city's most chilled-out bars.

• Puerto Cuba read more ›
  (20 Eduardo Perez. Tel. 950 257 682)
  Groove away to the Latino music and drink mojito cocktails in this Caribbean-style bar. Open till 3am.
• Cervecería Maimono - El Pirata read more ›
  (22 Calle Correos, San José. )
  Cool bar that's open till the early hours. Not far from the sea, the chilled-out atmosphere is infectious and there are comfortable sofas to complement the hippy-chic ambience.
• Molly Malone read more ›
  (56 Paseo Almeria. Tel. 950 246 283)
  An Irish-themed pub with a good mix of locals and tourists in the heart of the city's party zone. Start or finish the night here.
• Coconut read more ›
  (Playa Serena. Tel. 95 033 4076)
  Lively bar with a terrace and a soundtrack of reggae and salsa music. Great cocktails, too.
• Amargo Sound Café read more ›
  (17 Plaza Marques de Heredia. )
  Central bar that's popular for a late drink. Be warned: it can get very full at weekends!
• Paso a Paso read more ›
  (Avenida Caba de Gata. )
  Next to the beach, Paso a Paso is a dance academy during the day and a swinging bar in the evening, playing the latest tunes.

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