Dining Local

Guests enjoy cooking and eating their breakfast here, on one of the terraces or the patio/pool area but here are my suggestions if you prefer to eat out.  

• Azahar,  Durcal, about 6km. Best Churros in the Valley. Great breakfast sandwiches. They even do a bacon and egg sandwich, much desired by many English and American guests.
• Cafe Bar Neuvo, Talara, 2,5km, great breakfast sandwiches and Churros too.
• Cafe Bar El Molino, Niguelas, 1.7km walk, 2.2km drive.  My personal favourite. Great simple traditional Spanish breakfast and coffee. Drinks and tapas great later in the day.

For day-to-day dining for lunch, dinner or even just a drink with some free tapas? Except for Base Camp, Reservations are not usually needed. 

• Rincon de Niguel, Niguelas, 1,7km stunning walk or 2.2km drive. Fantastic sunset spot. If you're looking for non-Spanish cuisine, a visit here is a must!
• Django's, Niguelas, 1,7km stunning walk or 2.2km drive. Dinner Thursday to Sundays only. Stunning views, good vibes with fantastic belgian influenced cuisine. Fish and chips and Beef with Bernaise are my go tos!
• Alqueria de Los Lentos, 2.6km drive or walk. Great Alpujarra style restaurant. Terrace dining in summer is stunning. Also host to Artensanal Markets on the first Saturday of every month, excluding July and August, when it is too hot. 
• La Venta, Niguelas, 2.2km eautiful garden with grass, trees and plenty of shade. Great views to Sierra Nevada.
• Base Camp, Durcal, 6.1km Best home made burgers in the valley. The BEST sunset view in the valley.
• Restaurante Garvi Talara, 2.6km Great tapas, home made tortillas, salads and more.
• Bar Jovi (aka Despensar), Restabal, 8.4km but stunning drive! Best "menu of day" Monday to Friday, great for drinks and tapas too.

If you are a foodie or are visiting the valley for a special occasion, I recommend the following Restaurants. All will require you book ahead. If you need assistance with please, please WhatsApp me your preferred date and time.

• Elysium (Michelin Recommended) By Chef Michael Sandoval. Located in Melegis, a stunning 10 minute drive. Locals and visitors alike absolutely love every experience they have here. 
• Bio Durcal, Durcal, is also great, provides bio sourced ingredients including from their own garden.
• Los Naranjos, Melegis, a stunning 10 minute drive away, Affetionately known as "Los Nos", it offers contemporary Andalucian cuisine. it is famous across the region for its food and views to Restabal village and parts of the beautiful Lecrin Valley. 

There are extraordinary chefs locally who cprovide in-home dining experiences. Ask Chantal if you're interested.