Knowing that the mines of Motril have recently re-opened, I decided to make it a family Sunday fun day and go for a visit.
Leisure
Eating out, sleeping out, excursions & Activities
Bonsai Garden Museum – Almuñécar
by David Darby •
Well, I decided that as I live in a townhouse in Almuñécar and from the main terrace you look straight down into the Bonsai Garden, it was about time I went and had a look around the place. As it turns out, it’s a really interesting, hidden treasure that is beautifully laid out on several…
San Jose in Almería
by Martin Myall •
San Jose, tucked away in the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata.Nijar has some amazing, uspoilt beaches. Minutes away, in Isleta del Moro, a tiny fishing village, time stands still.
Motril Despensa Offer
by Martin Myall •
The Despensa de la Alpujarra, which is situated next to the Guardia Civil post in Motril, has a great bargain on during this month. You can have a ración of top quality cured ham (paletilla Ibérica de bellota); or four iberia-products, homemade croquetas with chips; or half a platter of Alpujarra cold meats (embutidos). Each…
Mirador de Cerro Gordo
by Editor •
The restaurant with probably the most spectacular views on the Costa Tropical, El Mirador de Cerro Gordo, has reopened its doors. And they have a date for your diary! On the 4th of May they will be putting on a Spring Festival, starting at 13.30h and carrying on through the evening to enjoy the sort…
Hiking Group Visits Cerro Albita
by Martin Myall •
A group of around 20 hikers stomped up to the top of Cerro Albita, which is above and behind La Herradura to enjoy the spectacular views.
Restaurante Torreon & Jacky
by Editor •
Almuñécar Restaurant Torreón is putting on a special menu in conjunction with Restaurante Jacky (formerly Cotobro, now Nerja) entitled: Menú Gastronómico Miniatura
A Day Out
by Martin Myall •
We are blessed with what surrounds us in the term of countryside; we can stroll along subtropical beach or if we prefer, walk through mountains and lush-green plateaux. With a short drive we can take our dogs for a walk amongst pines forests, rimmed with frost on the north face of hills and yet sit and enjoy the sunny terrace of a bar on a paseo – we are spoilt.
Restaurante Kairos
by Martin Myall •
Paco and Ceci at Restaurante Kairos, Almuñécar have a great treat for diners laid on in the form of a special Menu de Noche which will be of special interest for Seaside Gazette readers: if you take in a copy or simply tell them that you’re there after having read this, you will have your…
New Year’s at Restaurante El Torreón
by Martin Myall •
Last chance for bookings as Almuñécar’s Restaurante Torreon on New Year’s Night, where they have a special menu lined up for the occasion, including fresh lobsters, beef sirloin and excellent red and white wines.