Gastronomy

Where to eat

Restaurants and bars of the village and the province.

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All the addresses

A selection of the best addresses in the village, from historic tapas bars to restaurants with panoramic views.

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54 addresses

Bar Drako A Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace on the Gádor–Laujar road, ideal for a tasty stop between the village and the Alpujarra. International 1 km Puerta de la Alpujarra A welcoming stop on the Alpujarra road, combining grilled meats, Iberian products and a relaxed bar-restaurant atmosphere. Meat 1 km Trattoria La Nonna A warm Italian table in the heart of Alhama, with pizzas, fresh pasta and classic Italian dishes. International 0 km Casa Mary A welcoming village café-bar for breakfast, tapas or generous home-style cooking. International 2 km Diferente Café, pastry and pizzeria in the village centre: a versatile address from breakfast through to dinner. International 0 km Pizzería +X- Pizza, burgers and kebab in Alhama, available to eat in, collect or order for delivery. International 0 km El Molinero Viejo A friendly tapas bar in the heart of Alhama, with the spirit of Almería’s traditional tapeo. Tapas bar 0 km Bombay International fast food in central Alhama, with kebabs, burgers and vegetarian options. International 0 km Sharry doner Doner kebab in Huércal de Almería, with takeaway, delivery and vehicle service. International 15 km La Piedra Resto-Bar An Argentine-inspired grill in Almería focused on quality cuts and carefully managed cooking. Meat 16 km La Consentida Brasería A central Almería brasserie and beer house where grilled meats meet fish and creative tapas. Meat 16 km Taberna Nuestra Tierra A tavern in Almería’s historic centre celebrating Andalusian recipes and local produce. Tapas bar 16 km Wakea (Rambla Almería) Colourful poké bowls, gourmet burgers and generous cooking on Almería’s Rambla. International 16 km Taberna El Andaluz A Felipe II tavern where the wood-fired oven gives character to tapas, sharing plates and grilled meats. Tapas bar 16 km Dehesa Gastronómica A gourmet Almería address devoted to premium meats, red tuna, cured ham and characterful produce. Meat 16 km Scondite Bar A home-style tapas bar in Almería, known for sharing plates, burgers and patatas bravas. Tapas bar 17 km Diavla Smash Burger Black Angus smash burgers with brioche buns and homemade sauces in Parador de Hortichuelas. International 17 km Café Bar Cauce A Los Molinos tapas bar where the terrace, warm service and sharing plates invite you to stay awhile. Tapas bar 17 km Restaurante La Marquesina Terraza A large terrace near Parque de las Familias for tapas, sharing plates and a relaxed family atmosphere. Tapas bar 18 km Gelateria Tentazione Artisan ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sweet treats by the sea on Almería’s Paseo Marítimo. International 18 km Bar restaurante Grand Pere A bar-restaurant now based at Almería’s Club Natación, with a terrace, group meals and a welcoming atmosphere. Tapas bar 18 km Café Paseo A café facing Zapillo beach for breakfast, toast, coffee and sea views. International 19 km Chiringuito Terraza del Mar A beachfront chiringuito in Zapillo specialising in paellas, rice dishes and seafood. Fish 19 km Rico Burger San Isidro Gourmet burgers in San Isidro, a provincial favourite known for generous recipes since 1992. International 35 km La Esquinita Creperia Restaurante A bohemian crêperie in Mojácar Pueblo, serving sweet and savoury crêpes alongside cocktails. International 67 km Bar la Niña An Alhama café-bar for an early start, a few tapas or an informal break later in the day. Tapas bar ≈ 0 km Café Bar Broadway Café Bar Broadway brings coffee, breakfast and tapas to Alhama’s main avenue, with long and regular hours. Tapas bar ≈ 0 km Restaurante Pérez A friendly, straightforward restaurant on Alhabia’s main square, suited to breakfast or a relaxed lunch. International ≈ 5 km Mesón Al Pie de la Torre At the foot of Huécija’s tower, this mesón serves breakfast, tapas and Spanish dishes in a village setting. International ≈ 5 km Bar Entrenaranjos A Terque bar for breakfast, traditional tapas and grilled dishes, with a friendly village atmosphere. Tapas bar ≈ 5 km Bar Alsodux An Alsodux bar welcoming guests from breakfast to dinner, with varied tapas and home cooking. Tapas bar ≈ 10 km Restaurante Brasería El Río A Rágol grill restaurant with tapas, combination plates and a daily set menu, well placed for a break along the Andarax route. Meat ≈ 15 km El Chuletón El Chuletón focuses on meat and grilled dishes alongside tapas and burgers in central Instinción. Meat ≈ 10 km Restaurante Terraza El Obispo A bar and restaurant with a terrace on the Gádor–Laujar road, serving breakfast and Spanish meals. Tapas bar ≈ 10 km Bar La Esencia de la Alpujarra A Canjáyar bar and restaurant serving tapas, Spanish cooking and grilled meats from the morning onwards. Tapas bar ≈ 20 km Restaurante Barroso A traditional Padules restaurant serving Mediterranean food, grilled meats, slow-cooked dishes and homemade desserts. Meat ≈ 25 km Café Bar Patry An Ohanes café-bar for toast, breakfast and tapas, with daytime and evening service. Tapas bar ≈ 25 km aKFabian Restaurante A contemporary restaurant on Fondón’s main square, serving Spanish and Mediterranean food, Alpujarra dishes and vegetarian options. International ≈ 35 km Bar Godoy A bar on Fondón’s main square where traditional tapas meet more contemporary ideas. Tapas bar ≈ 35 km La Alpujarra Gastrobar A Laujar gastrobar spanning the day from breakfast to dinner, with tapas and meals in a relaxed setting. Tapas bar ≈ 40 km Bar La Reja A family-run Gádor eatery, open since 1975, serving breakfast, tapas, stews and grilled meats throughout the day. Meat ≈ 10 km Restaurante Los Ángeles A family-run Gádor restaurant focused on Almería cooking, homemade dishes and grilled meats. Meat ≈ 10 km Café Bar La Cima A Benahadux café-bar moving easily from breakfast to tapas and casual meals. Tapas bar ≈ 15 km Bar Mariángeles A friendly Pechina bar for tapas, homemade dishes and familiar flavours from Almería cooking. Tapas bar ≈ 15 km 500 Millas Burger A Huércal de Almería burger restaurant specialising in smash burgers, with sides and American-style combinations. International ≈ 20 km Montellano Asador A grill restaurant at the entrance to Gérgal serving breakfast, tapas, set meals and grilled meats, convenient for a road stop. Meat ≈ 25 km Restaurante Bodega y Sabor A bodega-style restaurant in central Almería serving rice dishes, fire-cooked meats and Mediterranean plates to share. Meat ≈ 20 km Restaurante Bodega y Mar A seafood restaurant in central Almería for fish, shellfish and rice dishes in a contemporary setting. Fish ≈ 20 km AMOЯ Gastronomía Almería An Italian restaurant in Almería offering pasta, pizza and dishes designed to pair with a carefully chosen wine list. International ≈ 20 km Restaurante Cuatro Hojas On Plaza de la Constitución, Cuatro Hojas combines Argentine roots, Mediterranean produce and approachable creative cooking. International ≈ 20 km Ginés Peregrín Personal, contemporary cooking that puts Almería produce at the heart of a carefully crafted Mediterranean experience. International ≈ 20 km Jovellanos 16 A bar on Calle Jovellanos bringing a creative touch to Almería tapas, with options for different tastes. Tapas bar ≈ 20 km Casa Puga Open since 1870, Casa Puga preserves the atmosphere of a classic Almería tavern, with traditional tapas, fish and cured meats. Tapas bar ≈ 20 km El Quinto Toro Since 1949, El Quinto Toro has kept the Almería tavern tradition alive with classic tapas and a strong sense of local history. Tapas bar ≈ 20 km
in the village

In Alhama

The establishments in the village itself, in the order of our selection.

Bar Drako Restaurant
Mediterranean In Alhama de Almería
International Terrace

Bar Drako

A Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace on the Gádor–Laujar road, ideal for a tasty stop between the village and the Alpujarra.

📍 Carretera Gádor-Laujar, s/n, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 605 20 33 90
Puerta de la Alpujarra Restaurant
Grill & Views In Alhama de Almería
Meat 5 €–10 €

Puerta de la Alpujarra

A welcoming stop on the Alpujarra road, combining grilled meats, Iberian products and a relaxed bar-restaurant atmosphere.

📍 Carretera A-348, km 123, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 676 31 18 55
Trattoria La Nonna Italian
Pizzas & Pasta In Alhama de Almería
International 8 €–15 € Terrace

Trattoria La Nonna

A warm Italian table in the heart of Alhama, with pizzas, fresh pasta and classic Italian dishes.

📍 Al lado del museo, Plaza Virginia Calvache, Calle Juan Ordoño, 5, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 644 09 89 79
Casa Mary Grill
Home Cooking In Alhama de Almería
International 5 €–10 € Terrace

Casa Mary

A welcoming village café-bar for breakfast, tapas or generous home-style cooking.

📍 Calle de Salvador Hernández Mellado, 6, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 656 31 14 60
Diferente Café
Breakfasts In Alhama de Almería
International 5 €–10 €

Diferente

Café, pastry and pizzeria in the village centre: a versatile address from breakfast through to dinner.

📍 Calle de los Médicos, 15, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 950 80 61 92
Pizzería +X- Pizzeria
Pizza & Burgers In Alhama de Almería
International 8 €–15 €

Pizzería +X-

Pizza, burgers and kebab in Alhama, available to eat in, collect or order for delivery.

📍 Avenida Nicolás Salmerón y Alonso, 84, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 950 50 90 90
El Molinero Viejo Tapas
Tapas Bar In Alhama de Almería
Tapas bar 2.5 €–4 € Terrace

El Molinero Viejo

A friendly tapas bar in the heart of Alhama, with the spirit of Almería’s traditional tapeo.

📍 Calle del Médico Cristóbal Rodríguez López, 19, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería 📞 696 22 84 69
Bombay Kebab
International In Alhama de Almería
International 5 €–10 €

Bombay

International fast food in central Alhama, with kebabs, burgers and vegetarian options.

📍 Calle de los Médicos, 60, 04400 Alhama de Almería, Almería, España 📞 722 60 04 35
Bar la Niña Local bar
Breakfast and tapas In Alhama de Almería
Tapas bar €

Bar la Niña

An Alhama café-bar for an early start, a few tapas or an informal break later in the day.

📍 Calle Enix, 2, 04400 Alhama de Almería 📞 661 34 87 47
Café Bar Broadway Café-bar
Coffee, breakfast and tapas In Alhama de Almería
Tapas bar €

Café Bar Broadway

Café Bar Broadway brings coffee, breakfast and tapas to Alhama’s main avenue, with long and regular hours.

📍 Avenida Nicolás Salmerón y Alonso, 37, 04400 Alhama de Almería 📞 630 47 44 40
out of the village

Near Alhama

Addresses outside the village, sorted by distance, from nearest to farthest.

Restaurante Pérez Home cooking
Spanish cuisine 5 km from Alhama
International €€

Restaurante Pérez

A friendly, straightforward restaurant on Alhabia’s main square, suited to breakfast or a relaxed lunch.

📍 Plaza de la Constitución, 4, 04567 Alhabia 📞 950 64 40 28
Mesón Al Pie de la Torre Spanish inn
Spanish cuisine 5 km from Alhama
International €€

Mesón Al Pie de la Torre

At the foot of Huécija’s tower, this mesón serves breakfast, tapas and Spanish dishes in a village setting.

📍 Calle Portería, 4, 04409 Huécija 📞 648 63 92 85
Bar Entrenaranjos Village bar
Tapas and grilled dishes 5 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Bar Entrenaranjos

A Terque bar for breakfast, traditional tapas and grilled dishes, with a friendly village atmosphere.

📍 Calle Camino Ancho, 04569 Terque 📞 652 11 65 62
Bar Alsodux Village bar
Breakfast and home cooking 10 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Bar Alsodux

An Alsodux bar welcoming guests from breakfast to dinner, with varied tapas and home cooking.

📍 Calle Horno, 04568 Alsodux 📞 711 79 92 38
El Chuletón Grill
Meat and tapas 10 km from Alhama
Meat €€

El Chuletón

El Chuletón focuses on meat and grilled dishes alongside tapas and burgers in central Instinción.

📍 Calle Ejido, 24, 04430 Instinción 📞 635 08 17 56
Restaurante Terraza El Obispo Bar with terrace
Spanish cuisine 10 km from Alhama
Tapas bar € Terrace

Restaurante Terraza El Obispo

A bar and restaurant with a terrace on the Gádor–Laujar road, serving breakfast and Spanish meals.

📍 Carretera de Gádor a Laujar, 04430 Instinción
Bar La Reja Local eatery
Tapas, stews and grilled meats 10 km from Alhama
Meat €

Bar La Reja

A family-run Gádor eatery, open since 1975, serving breakfast, tapas, stews and grilled meats throughout the day.

📍 Avenida de Andalucía, 9, 04560 Gádor 📞 950 64 51 66
Restaurante Los Ángeles Family restaurant
Almería cooking and grilled meats 10 km from Alhama
Meat €€

Restaurante Los Ángeles

A family-run Gádor restaurant focused on Almería cooking, homemade dishes and grilled meats.

📍 Avenida del Privilegio, 1, 04560 Gádor 📞 950 64 52 29
Sharry doner Kebab
Kebab 15 km from Alhama
International 5 €–10 €

Sharry doner

Doner kebab in Huércal de Almería, with takeaway, delivery and vehicle service.

📍 La Fuensanta, 84, 04230 Huércal de Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 950 67 15 05
Restaurante Brasería El Río Grill restaurant
Tapas and set lunch 15 km from Alhama
Meat €€

Restaurante Brasería El Río

A Rágol grill restaurant with tapas, combination plates and a daily set menu, well placed for a break along the Andarax route.

📍 Avenida de la Paz, 2, 04440 Rágol 📞 691 01 00 78
Café Bar La Cima Café-bar
Breakfast, tapas and meals 15 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Café Bar La Cima

A Benahadux café-bar moving easily from breakfast to tapas and casual meals.

📍 Polígono industrial, Calle Guadalquivir, 11, 04410 Benahadux 📞 630 13 71 02
Bar Mariángeles Village bar
Tapas and home cooking 15 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Bar Mariángeles

A friendly Pechina bar for tapas, homemade dishes and familiar flavours from Almería cooking.

📍 Calle Cuatro Olivos, 37, 04250 Pechina 📞 684 06 72 05
La Piedra Resto-Bar Grill
Argentine grill 16 km from Alhama
Meat 8 €–15 € Terrace

La Piedra Resto-Bar

An Argentine-inspired grill in Almería focused on quality cuts and carefully managed cooking.

📍 Calle Andrómeda, 4, 04009 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 950 85 45 45
La Consentida Brasería Grill
Grill house and tapas 16 km from Alhama
Meat 8 €–22 € Terrace

La Consentida Brasería

A central Almería brasserie and beer house where grilled meats meet fish and creative tapas.

📍 Plaza Antonio González Egea, S/N, 04001 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 950 92 32 78
Taberna Nuestra Tierra Tapas
Andalusian tapas 16 km from Alhama
Tapas bar 2.5 €–4 € Terrace

Taberna Nuestra Tierra

A tavern in Almería’s historic centre celebrating Andalusian recipes and local produce.

📍 Calle Jovellanos, 16, corner of Calle Marín, 04003 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 679 89 74 32
Wakea (Rambla Almería) Poke
Poke bowls and gourmet burgers 16 km from Alhama
International 8 €–15 € Terrace

Wakea (Rambla Almería)

Colourful poké bowls, gourmet burgers and generous cooking on Almería’s Rambla.

📍 Avenida Federico García Lorca, 2, 04004 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 950 65 08 48
Taberna El Andaluz Tapas
Andalusian tapas 16 km from Alhama
Tapas bar 2.5 €–4 € Terrace

Taberna El Andaluz

A Felipe II tavern where the wood-fired oven gives character to tapas, sharing plates and grilled meats.

📍 Calle Felipe II, 80, 04009 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 950 14 23 24
Dehesa Gastronómica Gourmet
Premium meats and gourmet produce 16 km from Alhama
Meat 40 €–70 €

Dehesa Gastronómica

A gourmet Almería address devoted to premium meats, red tuna, cured ham and characterful produce.

📍 Calle Haza de Acosta, 58, 04009 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 601 25 87 45
Scondite Bar Tapas
Homemade tapas 17 km from Alhama
Tapas bar 2.5 €–4 € Terrace

Scondite Bar

A home-style tapas bar in Almería, known for sharing plates, burgers and patatas bravas.

📍 Calle Gil Vicente, 10, 04006 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 950 26 50 35
Diavla Smash Burger Smash burger
Smash burgers 17 km from Alhama
International 8 €–15 €

Diavla Smash Burger

Black Angus smash burgers with brioche buns and homemade sauces in Parador de Hortichuelas.

📍 Calle Hortichuelas, 5, local 2, 04720 El Parador de las Hortichuelas, Almería, Spain 📞 +34 664 70 34 72
Café Bar Cauce Tapas
Tapas 17 km from Alhama
Tapas bar 2.5 €–4 € Terrace

Café Bar Cauce

A Los Molinos tapas bar where the terrace, warm service and sharing plates invite you to stay awhile.

📍 C. Cauce Cantareros, 04009 Almería, Spain 📞 +34 687 61 66 01
Restaurante La Marquesina Terraza Tapas
Tapas and raciones 18 km from Alhama
Tapas bar 8 €–15 € Terrace

Restaurante La Marquesina Terraza

A large terrace near Parque de las Familias for tapas, sharing plates and a relaxed family atmosphere.

📍 Parque de las Familias, C. Argentinita, s/n, 04007 Almería, Spain 📞 +34 616 56 48 38
Gelateria Tentazione Ice cream
Artisan gelato 18 km from Alhama
International 2 €–8 €

Gelateria Tentazione

Artisan ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sweet treats by the sea on Almería’s Paseo Marítimo.

📍 P.º Marítimo Carmen de Burgos, 105, 04007 Almería, Almería, Spain 📞 +34 622 07 24 18
Bar restaurante Grand Pere Restaurant
18 km from Alhama
Tapas bar 8 €–15 € Terrace

Bar restaurante Grand Pere

A bar-restaurant now based at Almería’s Club Natación, with a terrace, group meals and a welcoming atmosphere.

📍 Club Natacion, Cam. Jaúl Bajo, 3, 04007 Almería, Spain 📞 +34 950 08 82 23
Café Paseo Breakfast
Café 19 km from Alhama
International 5 €–10 €

Café Paseo

A café facing Zapillo beach for breakfast, toast, coffee and sea views.

📍 Avda. Cabo de Gata Esq, Av. de la Vega de Aca, s/n, 04007 Almería, Spain 📞 +34 692 11 49 20
Chiringuito Terraza del Mar Beach bar
Rice dishes and seafood 19 km from Alhama
Fish 15 €–25 € Terrace

Chiringuito Terraza del Mar

A beachfront chiringuito in Zapillo specialising in paellas, rice dishes and seafood.

📍 Av. de Cabo de Gata, s/n, 04007 Almería, Spain 📞 +34 606 21 27 68
Bar La Esencia de la Alpujarra Bar and restaurant
Tapas and grilled dishes 20 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Bar La Esencia de la Alpujarra

A Canjáyar bar and restaurant serving tapas, Spanish cooking and grilled meats from the morning onwards.

📍 Calle General González, 56, 04450 Canjáyar 📞 613 02 31 36
500 Millas Burger Burger restaurant
Smash burgers and sides 20 km from Alhama
International €€

500 Millas Burger

A Huércal de Almería burger restaurant specialising in smash burgers, with sides and American-style combinations.

📍 Calle Sierra de Laujar, 10, 04230 Huércal de Almería 📞 950 67 09 59
Restaurante Bodega y Sabor Bodega restaurant
Rice dishes and fire-cooked meats 20 km from Alhama
Meat €€ Terrace

Restaurante Bodega y Sabor

A bodega-style restaurant in central Almería serving rice dishes, fire-cooked meats and Mediterranean plates to share.

📍 Calle General Segura, 04004 Almería 📞 625 01 94 01
Restaurante Bodega y Mar Seafood restaurant
Fish, seafood and rice dishes 20 km from Alhama
Fish €€ Terrace

Restaurante Bodega y Mar

A seafood restaurant in central Almería for fish, shellfish and rice dishes in a contemporary setting.

📍 Calle Antonio González Egea, 1, 04001 Almería 📞 643 05 80 75
AMOЯ Gastronomía Almería Italian restaurant
Italian cooking and wine 20 km from Alhama
International €€

AMOЯ Gastronomía Almería

An Italian restaurant in Almería offering pasta, pizza and dishes designed to pair with a carefully chosen wine list.

📍 Calle La Marina, 2, escalera E, local 14, Almería 📞 682 68 16 98
Restaurante Cuatro Hojas Creative restaurant
Argentine roots and Mediterranean produce 20 km from Alhama
International €€

Restaurante Cuatro Hojas

On Plaza de la Constitución, Cuatro Hojas combines Argentine roots, Mediterranean produce and approachable creative cooking.

📍 Plaza de la Constitución, 3, 04001 Almería 📞 950 01 20 34
Ginés Peregrín Contemporary restaurant
Almería produce and Mediterranean cooking 20 km from Alhama
International €€€

Ginés Peregrín

Personal, contemporary cooking that puts Almería produce at the heart of a carefully crafted Mediterranean experience.

📍 Calle Méndez, 6, 04001 Almería 📞 630 57 89 14
Jovellanos 16 Tapas bar
Creative tapas 20 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Jovellanos 16

A bar on Calle Jovellanos bringing a creative touch to Almería tapas, with options for different tastes.

📍 Calle Jovellanos, 16, local 1, 04003 Almería 📞 660 54 73 54
Casa Puga Historic tavern
Traditional tapas 20 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Casa Puga

Open since 1870, Casa Puga preserves the atmosphere of a classic Almería tavern, with traditional tapas, fish and cured meats.

📍 Calle Jovellanos, 7, 04003 Almería 📞 950 23 15 30
El Quinto Toro Traditional tavern
Almería tapas 20 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

El Quinto Toro

Since 1949, El Quinto Toro has kept the Almería tavern tradition alive with classic tapas and a strong sense of local history.

📍 Calle Juan Leal, 6, 04001 Almería 📞 950 23 91 35
Restaurante Barroso Traditional restaurant
Mediterranean food and grilled dishes 25 km from Alhama
Meat €€

Restaurante Barroso

A traditional Padules restaurant serving Mediterranean food, grilled meats, slow-cooked dishes and homemade desserts.

📍 Calle Ruiz Ocaña, 4, 04458 Padules 📞 950 51 03 61
Café Bar Patry Tapas bar
Tapas and toast 25 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Café Bar Patry

An Ohanes café-bar for toast, breakfast and tapas, with daytime and evening service.

📍 Calle Obispo Diego Ventaja, 5, 04459 Ohanes 📞 606 79 29 98
Montellano Asador Grill restaurant
Grilled meats and Spanish cooking 25 km from Alhama
Meat €€

Montellano Asador

A grill restaurant at the entrance to Gérgal serving breakfast, tapas, set meals and grilled meats, convenient for a road stop.

📍 Carretera A-92, km 362, 04550 Gérgal 📞 950 35 31 12
Rico Burger San Isidro Food truck
Burgers 35 km from Alhama
International 8 €–15 €

Rico Burger San Isidro

Gourmet burgers in San Isidro, a provincial favourite known for generous recipes since 1992.

📍 Avenida de la Constitución, 51, 04117 San Isidro de Níjar, Almería, Spain 📞 +34 950 36 65 81
aKFabian Restaurante Contemporary cooking
Spanish and Mediterranean cooking 35 km from Alhama
International €€

aKFabian Restaurante

A contemporary restaurant on Fondón’s main square, serving Spanish and Mediterranean food, Alpujarra dishes and vegetarian options.

📍 Plaza Poeta Bernardo Martín del Rey, 3, 04460 Fondón 📞 619 74 14 85
Bar Godoy Tapas bar
Traditional tapas 35 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €

Bar Godoy

A bar on Fondón’s main square where traditional tapas meet more contemporary ideas.

📍 Plaza Poeta Bernardo Martín del Rey, 6, 04460 Fondón 📞 727 70 35 26
La Alpujarra Gastrobar Gastrobar
Tapas and daytime dining 40 km from Alhama
Tapas bar €€

La Alpujarra Gastrobar

A Laujar gastrobar spanning the day from breakfast to dinner, with tapas and meals in a relaxed setting.

📍 Calle Villaespesa, 10, 04470 Laujar de Andarax 📞 950 51 31 05
La Esquinita Creperia Restaurante Crêperie
Crêperie 67 km from Alhama
International 8 €–15 € Terrace

La Esquinita Creperia Restaurante

A bohemian crêperie in Mojácar Pueblo, serving sweet and savoury crêpes alongside cocktails.

📍 Pl. Arbollón, 04638 Mojácar, Almería, Spain 📞 +34 613 14 36 73
A chérigan tapa served at the counter with a caña and a glass of mosto.
Tapeo: a conversation told in small plates.

A drink rarely arrives alone

In Alhama de Almería, choosing a table also means stepping into tapeo culture: a convivial ritual of ordering a drink, sharing small plates and letting conversation run on. People do not only come to eat; they linger, taste and sometimes move on to the next counter.

Across many bars in Almería, a tapa is included with certain drinks — traditionally a beer, a glass of wine or mosto, grape juice before fermentation. House customs vary: the tapa may be selected for you or chosen, and more elaborate dishes may carry a supplement.

On the plate, the land connects market gardens, mountains and the Mediterranean. Provincial signatures such as chérigan and gurullos meet recipes documented in Alhama: migas on cold or rainy days, wheat, pumpkin or fennel stews, rabbit or chicken fritadas and charcuterie from the matanza. It is generous, seasonal cooking that tells the story of the place before the first bite.

Why these three? Because the tapa comes with the order served by the glass at the counter. Wine sits at the very origin of the word — covering the glass with a piece of bread or a slice so nothing could fall in; beer earned its place with its short measure, which renews the round and brings another tapa; and mosto keeps the ritual intact without alcohol, so nobody at the table is left out. Almería is, alongside Granada and Jaén, one of the provinces where the custom is still very much alive.