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Las Mayoralas restaurant serves a selection of dishes from the surrounding area of Axarquia and Andalusia beyond. Each dish is prepared with fresh, local produce and served in the charming, traditional-style dining room.

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One of the most reputable gourmet restaurants in the Axarquia area is located in Torre del Mar. I’ve dined at the El Salmon restaurant before, but this was the first time I had sampled their lunch time Menu del Dia. Prior to the first course we ordered a large mixed salad to whet our appetites. The customary fresh warm bread rolls with butter portions also arrived. The first course consisted of either a vegetable cream soup, tomatoes filled with seafood or a crepe filled with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. All starters were faultless in flavour. The second course was a choice of white filleted fish in a creamy sauce or marinated pork ribs; both dishes came with fresh vegetables and chips. The food was well presented and more than ample (I had to ask for a doggie bag for the leftovers). I personally found the ribs to be over-salted, but this is perhaps only because I rarely use salt in my home cooking. The dessert was a choice of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, flan or kiwi fruit. The entire meal was excellent value for money at a cost of 8.95 Euros. The service was excellent, as usual. One of our party was an invalid with a walking frame, but the restaurant catered for this with their toilet facilities being on the ground floor with no stairs or other obstructions. El Salmon also caters for special occasions and large parties – book in advance, as this is always a busy restaurant.

Avenida Andalucia 56
Torre del Mar (Malaga)

Tel. 952 965 424 / 662 086 854
E-mail: guillebenitez7@hotmail.com

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Located in the most historic quarter, by the cathedral, Cunini is an amazing seafood restaurant in the heart of Granada. Come here for top quality fresh seafood brought daily from the Port of Motril on the Mediterranean. You won’t find a better range of fresh fish and shellfish in town. The mixed seafood platter and the spicy, sizzling prawns al pil-pil are worth trying. There is an outdoor patio and a stand-up tapas bar inside. The adjoining bar serves great tapas at reasonable prices.
The menu is Spanish,  as Spanish as it can get, and sticks firmly to tried and tested local favorites;  a seafood lover’s delight. The lunchtime menu of the day is good value for money at EUR15.02 for three courses and wine, and the atmosphere is the best.  Cunini restaurant is also well known for its warm hospitality and customized service. The huge dining hall of the Cunini restaurant constitutes an ideal venue to dine out with your family and friends.

It really is an adventurer’s delight and a visit to the city is not complete without eating out in a restaurant like this.

http://www.onlineadventure.com/videos/Cunini-Restaurant-Granada-Spain

Plaza Pescadería 14
18001 Granada
Tel. 958 267 587

For those of you with a GPS   37°10’35.32″N     3°36’2.61″W

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Serving a contemporary European menu using only the finest and freshest ingredients in a beautiful setting, this restaurant is extremely popular. Set as it is, in a 16th century timber-framed building with an elegant and calming cream and pale green decor, the ambiance is stunning. This an ideal setting for a family gathering, or to take that special someone for a romantic meal out.

The owners pride themselves on giving good, courteous service and food that is difficult to surpass.  Dining here is a special treat.

Open 7 days a week for lunch and 5 days a week for dinner with  the alternative of a sun terrace for your meal, this restaurant is popular and booking is highly recommended.

Vist The Bay Tree Restaurant for a peek at their menus.

To book phone 01903 883679.
For those of you with a GPS 50°51’16.02″N   0°33’16.50″W

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Occasionally an unexpected invitation arrives for dinner, or a party,  and you have no idea how the evening is going to turn out,  but life is an adventure so my philosophy is  “Go for it”.  I was not too sure if I was going to be up to par because I had been to a late night party the night before and parties in Spain tend to last until the next day as a matter of course.  However, the ambiance, service, menu and good friends were all delightful and I was able to quickly get into the ‘enjoy myself ‘ mode.

Unfortunately, I had forgotten my glasses so I was dependent upon my friends to read the menu to me so that I could choose the dishes that I wanted.  Of course this was easier in the telling than in the doing.  The menu was so extensive that I experienced great difficulty in remembering all the dishes that were available, and we were just at the starters part of the menu. All the items sounded mouth-watering but I managed to be decisive, although the decision was not an easy one because of the competing alternatives.

My friend had originally ordered a table on the garden terrace overlooking the sea, but as it had decided it would rain we were quickly assigned to the garden room part of the restaurant, overlooking the swimming pool.  Good, but not quite as stunning as the Mediterranean.

The weather had a change of heart and it decided to stop raining and my friends decided that they preferred Plan A,  i.e.  dining on the garden terrace.  The transition was conducted smoothly without fuss.  Our drinks, etc.  were brought to us as though this was an everyday occurrence and we continued with our conversations and awaited our main courses.

I had the same experience with the main dishes.  There was a plethora of choices, all very tempting but I eventually chose Sea Bass.  My friends chose a richly flavoured lamb dish and commented on how good it tasted, so have no fear if you decide to eat there.  All of the dishes are cooked to order so sit back and enjoy yourself between dishes.

What I particularly enjoyed in addition to the lovely food was the delightful service which was unobtrusive, but excellent.  We were never kept waiting,  it was courteous without undue formality and above all else, it was friendly.

I cannot comment on the price because I was a guest, but I can thoroughly recommend this restaurant if you want to treat yourself or a loved one – or even special friends to a night out.  We eventually left just after one o’clock in the morning,  and still were not rushed nor lights turned out as some sort of hint.  I would not hesitate to recommend this reataurant for a social and gastronomic experience worth remembering.  Long may such restaurants flourish.

Restaurant interior

Garden terrace

Hotel Carabeo & Restaurant 34
Calle Carabeo 34
Nerja

Reservations advisable, phone (00 34) 952 525 444

For those with a GPS you will find the restaurant at 36 44’46.63″ N  3 52’27.52 W

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