Which typical dishes should you try?

Migas in winter, gurullos stewed with game and chickpeas, ajo colorao with cod and, in summer, ajoblanco well chilled. For tapas, order a cherigan, the most Almería tapa: a slice of toasted bread with different toppings.

Is the free tapa in Almería really true?

Yes. In Alhama, as across the whole province, the tapa is served free with your drink and is usually chosen by the customer from a board or a short menu. It is a deep-rooted custom, not a one-off promotion.

Where can you eat in Alhama?

The village has everything from long-standing inns and tapas bars to Italian cuisine, grills and quick options. Higher up this page you will find a selection of addresses with their location and telephone.

Are there options for fast food or takeaway?

Yes. In the village there are pizzerias, kebab shops and cafés with takeaway and, in several cases, home delivery, as well as the bars where you can grab something casual at any time of day.

Gastronomy and Tapas in Alhama de Almería — Flavours of the Alpujarra

Q: Which local products are worth trying?

The cuisine here draws on local produce: greenhouse vegetables, raf tomato, table grapes from the Andarax valley, oil from the Sierra de Gádor and fish from the coast, from the Garrucha prawns to the pescaíto frito.

The Tradition

The pleasure of sharing

In Alhama de Almería, as across the whole province, going out to eat almost always begins with a tapa. Here the tapa is served free with your drink and chosen by the customer from a board or a short menu: a custom that in Almería is tradition, not a passing fad.

The habit is said to have been born in the old inns, where the glass of wine was covered ("tapado") with a slice of ham or bread to keep the dust out. That is where the word comes from. Today it is the best way to start the afternoon, from bar to bar, in the shaded squares.

The Golden Rule

Here you do not just choose a drink, you choose a moment. Almería cuisine draws on local produce: greenhouse vegetables, raf tomato, table grapes from the Andarax valley, oil from the sierra and fish from the coast, from the Garrucha prawns to the pescaíto frito. On that base, the bars of Alhama compete in creativity, from cured ham of the sierra to more elaborate dishes.