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Local Bars
There are no bars in Playa Paraiso yet (apart from the summer Beach Bars), so you will have to walk to Playa Honda. There are several bars there and in the summer months they are very busy. In the winter they mostly face the wrong way (north) and are very quiet.Playa Honda is not the prettiest place, consisting mostly of apartment blocks, but that's because it's a Spanish holiday resort, not a fishing village. Most of the bars are in the bottom of the blocks.
Casablanca consists of
several sections stretching along the base of an apartment block. It is north
facing and so is mainly busy in the summer although it does have a covered area
to keep the wind out. In the winter it is mostly popular at lunchtime for its
cheap, set meals (menú del día) and as an inside bar in the
evenings .In the summer it's very lively, with people spilling out into the gardens in front.
There are few clues as to the amazing range of drinks, coffees and food that they seem to serve. Research is called for.
The lunchtime menu of the day is an adventure. We're not convinced that even the Spanish always know what they are ordering.
8€ buys you a drink (for example a large beer or 1/2 bottle of wine), 3 courses (3 choices each), bread, salad and coffee. All simple stuff, but mostly freshly cooked, tasty and different.
As well as the indoor bar, there is an outdoor conservatory (added autumn 2007).
Apicoco is a smaller bar, but does also have a south facing
area, which is lovely in the spring. They serve a selection of light meals and snacks so, if they didn't close for a few hours mid afternoon, you could end up there all day.
Under new management as of December 2007. We haven't had a chance to go there yet, but we are getting good reports.
Julian's bar opened
late in 2007 at the very far end of the promanade in Playa Honda, opposite
Verdi Mar III. From the outside it does look like an industrial unit, but inside it is spacious, nicely fitted out and has a huge window looking out to sea, although the security railings in front of it do detract from the view.
The tapas and other Spanish style snacks are popular and Julian's seems to be the latest opening bar in the area, often past 1.30am.
A great novelty feature are the toilets. The lights are controlled by a movement sensor. If you keep still for too long you are suddenly plunged into darkness, so remember to wave your arms about now and again.
I'll add more information and a proper photo, next time I'm there.
The Beach Bar
Sitting outside on the beach patio with an ice cold beer, it's a lovely spot. (The promenade and beach at Playa Honda have been finished.) Unfortunately that's about it. Inside is not nearly as nice. Don't use the toilets unless you really have to.
Cafeteria Pepe
This used to be right on the sea front at the eastern end of Mar de Cristal and
was great for the view, friendly staff and tapas. However, we understand that
they have relocated to a block in the middle of Mar de Critstal. Not sure where
exactly as we have not visited it yet and so cannot report on the new bar.
A new
bar/restaurant opened in April 2008 where Pepes used to be although I am
not sure of their name. It is already very popular and does produce very good
lunchtime snacks. Will update this as we get more news.  Please Click HereTo send comments and feedback about this site. |
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