El Refugio, Bar, El Castillo, Manilva

December 15th, 2011

Bar El Refugio is located in the typical Spanish fishing village, El Castillo.  El Castillo is located next to Marina de la Duquesa, within the global area of Manilva.
El Castillo takes us back to traditional Spain with its castle and village -like feel.  Really it presents quite an incredible contrast to Marina de la Duquesa [...]

The Jolly Sailor, Marina de la Duquesa, Manilva

December 15th, 2011

The Jolly Sailor is a great place in Puerto de la Duquesa to relax with a pint of beer or glass of red wine, enjoy a tasty meal and listen to live music.
One of the main specialities is Rib-Eye Steak in Honey and Mustard.
The Jolly Sailor is usually open from 5pm -till late, Saturday, [...]

Tim’s Fish & Chips Marina de la Duquesa

December 10th, 2011

For a great fish & chips why not try Tim’s Fish & Chips in the Marina de la Duquesa.  He has a great range of food for everyone’s taste including Cod, Haddock Goujons, Scampi, King Prawns, Fishcakes, Chicken, Sausages, Hot Dogs, Pukka Pies and much more… including takeaway white wine served by the glass.
Although the [...]

Foxes Restaurant - Sabinillas

November 26th, 2011

Fantastic offer on at Foxes restaurant in Sabinillas.
We had appointments over lunchtime yesterday so instead of lunch, we went out for an 11am brunch. Foxes are offering a bacon or sausage bap with coffee or tea for €2.95. Two sausages in a crispy yet soft bap, oozing with ketchup…..very naughty but oh so very nice!!
Foxes can be found in [...]

Elemi Estepona

October 21st, 2011

Last week we went a little further afield for lunch and went to Elemi in Estepona.  Elemi can be found on Avenida de España, just down from the entrance to the port and opposite the bull ring.  Elemi is a completely vegetarian restaurant but don’t feel that you have to be a vegetarian to eat there…The menu [...]

Terra Sana, La Cañada, Marbella

October 21st, 2011

On a diet or just trying to be healthy before Christmas comes around again?  Well, Terra Sana has just opened in La Cañada and offers a tasty but healthy option to those looking to have a quick bite there.  It is now easier to walk past the  KFC and Burger King, as Terra Sana does [...]

Options for Vegetarians in Sabinillas

July 26th, 2011

Spain has always been reknowned for not really understanding vegetarianism.  As the daughter of a vegetarian mum, I have childhood recollections of my mum ordering salad and chips or mushrooms in garlic everywhere we went.  However, things have changed somewhat and there are many more options out there. You may still find however that the [...]

DELISS - Tapas bar Sabinillas beach promenade

July 25th, 2011

This evening we tried out the new Deliss tapas bar on the Sabinillas beach promenade.

It actually opened in the spring of this year “2011″ but we hadn’t got round to trying it.
Juan Jose is the owner and friendly face of the Deliss tapas bar. The menu is in English, Spanish and German and the tapas [...]

La Casona, Restaurante Casares Playa

July 15th, 2011

La Casona está ubicada en la carretera principal (A7) entre Manilva y Estepona. Se encuentra junto a la rotonda de Clive Christian y hay que subir la cuesta como si va al Albayt.
Hace poco tiempo,  fuímos allí para el almuerzo del personal de rutina y el menú fue genial. Casona es principalmente una pizzería conocida [...]

Chiringuito, El Castillo, Fresh Fish Restaurant

June 15th, 2011

Summer is upon us and its time to enjoy living in this part of the world. Chiringuitos (beach bars) are the best way to enjoy the fresh fish in Spain. Sit al fresco and sip a tinto verano (red wine and lemonade) as you enjoy the view of the beach while tasting the [...]