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Ventura Flamenco
Quite a few people have mentioned to me just how much they have enjoyed the Flamenco evenings at La Ventura in Almuñécar. Well now, it’s going to be bigger and better! With the patio to the rear of the premises having had a stage installed, there will now be live Flamenco music and dance every... »
Father’s Day Laureles
Sunday June 20th is Father’s Day, and to celebrate, Mark is creating a five course menu for just €15! So don’t let the old fella down by missing out this year, book early and make this Father’s Day a special one for the dad in your life. You can also catch the Los Laureles team at... »
It’s Gastronomy Time
It’s June, and that means it is once again time for the Feria Gastromónica (Gastronomic Fair), in the Majuelo Park in Almuñécar during the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th. Those of you who have been to this event before will no doubt be paying another visit, and if this is one of the annual... »
Volunteer Kitchens
My apologies to those of you who volunteered the help with the proposed project to help feed the unemployed. Deathly silence from the Town Hall. »
Great Gallinero
Driving out of La Herradura on the N-340 towards Cerro Gordo, I realised I hadn’t been for a meal in the fantastic Gallinero for quite a few months! A colleague of mine has been recently and took her family along, reporting back the food was as good as ever, with chicken dishes to suit... »
Zarcillo
All you lovers of good food and fine wines are in for a special treat with this place. Situated on the Paseo de la Esplanada in Motril, Álvaro and Manuel have managed to marry tradition and modernity to create a spectacular restaurant. »
Restaurante Dante
Everyone should be as lucky as I am - I’ve got one of the very best Italian restaurants in Almuñécar at my doorstep. I am ecstatic that Ciro Guarrancino decided to re-open his Restaurante Dante again after a 7-year hiatus. He and his food are as Italian as Italian gets! He is originally from Naples... »
Super Spar
Have you been down to the Spar shop in Calle Bikini, Almuñécar lately? If not, you really should do. The shelves are jam packed with brilliant items you would only normally see in the UK, although they do have plenty of goods from Scandinavia as well. »
El Chaleco Easter
Every year Renaud and Lydia come up with something special for Easter, and this year is no exception. From the 31st of March you can partake of their Easter six course menu which is available for just €24.95. Lydia told me she is expecting a lot of people to take advantage of this Easter treat,... »
Los Laureles Spring
Well, the clocks have gone forward, so it must be officially Spring at last, and as we dare to put all thoughts of that rain behind us, we can now look forward to the fantastic new Spring Menu at Los Laureles. »
