ES REBOST DE CAN PRATS We returned to one of our favourite restaurants, serving traditional Ibicencan cuisine in Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio). Es Rebost de Can Prats Ibiza occupies a house dating from the early 20th century, which was once one of Sant Antoni’s first shops. It sold everyday provisions, including chickens, eggs, cheese, rabbits, vegetables, potatoes and pebrassos (wild mushrooms). The restaurant opened in 1994 in a house that had belonged to the curren

ANTIGUA CASA DE GUARDIA After visiting the Mercado Central de Atarazanas, Málaga’s famous food market, you’re only a short walk from Antigua Casa de Guardia, the city’s oldest wine bar and one of its most atmospheric drinking establishments. This famous local bar was founded in 1840 by José de la Guardia, the business originally operated in Calle Ollerías before moving to its present location on Alameda Principal in 1899. Today, this historic bodega remains wonderfully old-fa

EL RINCÓN DE PEPE We revisited an old favourite in Sant Antoni, El Rincón de Pepe, which is located near the fountains and harbour in central Sant Antoni. The restaurant is one of the town’s longest-established tapas bars, which opened in 1962. The bar has a particularly interesting connection to Ibiza’s nightclub scene. Pepe Roselló opened El Rincón de Pepe in 1962, and later became famous for founding the legendary Space Ibiza nightclub. The original building is situated in

TERRAZA CARMONA Michelin Guide Terraza Carmona, Vera, Almería. Traditional Spanish Cuisine Terraza Carmona is one of Vera’s most established restaurants, a family-run institution renowned for its traditional Almerían cuisine and warm Spanish hospitality. Located in the historic town of Vera, approximately 10 km inland from the Mediterranean coast, it offers an authentic dining experience that has been enjoyed by generations of local families. Terraza Carmona dates back to

CASA MONTAÑA Michelin Guide Casa Montaña València is a historic, delightful old-fashioned tapas bar and bodega in the traditional fishing neighbourhood of El Canyamelar, near València’s port. Established in 1836, it is one of the city’s oldest surviving bodegas. The current building dates from 1880, and much of its historic character remains, including the old wine barrels behind the bar. The interior has a wonderfully traditional atmosphere, with wooden fittings, barrels,

A Guide to Spanish Embutidos, Sausages and Cured Meats Spanish embutidos, sausages & cured meats come in a wide variety. These traditional sausages form an important part of the country’s food culture. You’ll find them hanging in traditional butcher’s shops, displayed on market stalls and served in tapas bars throughout Spain. While some varieties are enjoyed across the country, others are closely associated with particular regions, where recipes and production methods have o

RESTAURANTE ALMA DE MIGUEL Alma de Miguel has its roots in the original Taberna Miguel, a long-established family restaurant in Estepona’s old town. Situated on the pedestrianised Calle Caridad, the restaurant has evolved over the years from a traditional Spanish taberna into a more sophisticated dining destination, while retaining its emphasis on fresh fish, seafood and quality local produce. Today, it offers a choice of dining areas, including an attractive Andalusian patio

A FEW DAYS IN PLASENCIA - CÁCERES We originally planned this trip to see the almond trees in blossom, but unfortunately, we arrived a little too early. Instead, we took the opportunity to explore Plasencia, a historic walled market town in Cáceres province, Extremadura, with a population of about 40,000. Plasencia has a fascinating medieval past, two impressive cathedrals and an excellent selection of traditional restaurants and tapas bars. During our visit, we wandered throu

BAIRRO DO AVILLEZ For our third and final lunch on our short trip to Lisbon, we decided to try somewhere a little more modern and trendy, after already eating at two very traditional restaurants. Celebrated Portuguese chef José Avillez opened Bairro do Avillez in August 2016. Situated in Lisbon’s fashionable Chiado district, the restaurant occupies part of the former Convento da Trindade, with architectural features dating back to the 13th century. The impressive interior com

MESÓN TXISTU We returned to Mesón Txistu Madrid, a traditional Basque restaurant a little off the beaten track. Pedro Abrego Velasco, a Navarrese restaurateur who grew up in San Sebastián, founded it in 1972. After spending ten years in Venezuela, Abrego returned to Spain and eventually settled in Madrid. Following the success of his first restaurant, El Caserío, he opened Mesón Txistu, bringing traditional Basque cooking to the capital. More than 50 years later, it remains r