Santa Pola for lunch
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:02 ami expect most of you are familiar with Santa Pola. We used to visit it years ago when we first bought but were not prepared for the massive changes made recently. We drove over one day last winter and truthfully,did not know where we were,such were the changes. So,yesterday we decided to go over and spend a few hours relaxing. We parked in the car park beside the marina....if a car park could be described as beautiful,this one fits the bill. Large concrete planters filled with a palm tree and masses of colourful flowers are set out all the way down either side of the car park with is almost surrounded by water. The far side is where you buy tickets to travel over by boat or the faster jet buses to Tarbacca.
As we walked a few paces,we decided to have a coffee in a lovely place on the edge of the marina close to the entrance of the car park. The sun was shining and many other people were relaxing and chatting away too. We got into conversation with a retired English vicar and his wife who were travelling around in their motor home and enjoyed hearing about their travels. Close to lunchtime, we left and said goodbye to our chatty neighbours and walked a short way along the prom. We immediately came upon a very attractive restaurant offering a menu diario for €12.50. Lovely ratten tables covered in white clothes and shiny polished glasses beckoned. The food was exceptional. 3 starters were duly brought to the table to be shared consisting of the usual salad, stuffed peppers and the most delicious calamaries. I had a glass of wine and my has added had a cana. Bread was also included. The peppers were absolutely delicious too. The next course offered a paella, chicken dish and mixed fish. I selected the mixed fish and Alastair had the chicken which was served in an orange sauce. Yet again, both were delicious. Dessert came next..the usual choices, I ordered the chocolate cake and he had Tiramisu. A glass of Agua con gas along with all the above ....... and the bill was €27 for two people. Toilets were immaculate, service excellent and location stunning. On the wall of the restaurant was a knife,fork and spoon plaque which must have some significance in Spain. We then walked to the end to the marina and onto the footpath which takes you back to the Town or if you turn left,you can walk to the light house at the far end.
A day out is so pleasant! Any suggestions where we should go next week? This is the time of year to enjoy outings like this before it becomes too hot and too busy.
As we walked a few paces,we decided to have a coffee in a lovely place on the edge of the marina close to the entrance of the car park. The sun was shining and many other people were relaxing and chatting away too. We got into conversation with a retired English vicar and his wife who were travelling around in their motor home and enjoyed hearing about their travels. Close to lunchtime, we left and said goodbye to our chatty neighbours and walked a short way along the prom. We immediately came upon a very attractive restaurant offering a menu diario for €12.50. Lovely ratten tables covered in white clothes and shiny polished glasses beckoned. The food was exceptional. 3 starters were duly brought to the table to be shared consisting of the usual salad, stuffed peppers and the most delicious calamaries. I had a glass of wine and my has added had a cana. Bread was also included. The peppers were absolutely delicious too. The next course offered a paella, chicken dish and mixed fish. I selected the mixed fish and Alastair had the chicken which was served in an orange sauce. Yet again, both were delicious. Dessert came next..the usual choices, I ordered the chocolate cake and he had Tiramisu. A glass of Agua con gas along with all the above ....... and the bill was €27 for two people. Toilets were immaculate, service excellent and location stunning. On the wall of the restaurant was a knife,fork and spoon plaque which must have some significance in Spain. We then walked to the end to the marina and onto the footpath which takes you back to the Town or if you turn left,you can walk to the light house at the far end.
A day out is so pleasant! Any suggestions where we should go next week? This is the time of year to enjoy outings like this before it becomes too hot and too busy.
. Alternatively you should be able to find it on Google maps.