Apartamentos Cortijo Peñardera

Restaurants nearby

• Coto de Quevedo Evolución★ Michelin If you enjoy cuisine rooted in the local terroir, this restaurant, part of the rural hotel of the same name and located 1km southeast of Torre de Juan Abad, will definitely appeal, thanks to surroundings which provide it with its inspiration. The “gastronomic” dining space (there is a second more traditional dining room called Origen) features lots of natural light and pleasant vistas of the La Mancha countryside. Chef José Antonio Medina’s cuisine, which starts with two series of appetisers (first by the room with the open fire, and then at the bar, where they are served by the chef himself),45.5km
• Retama★ Michelin Retama (“broom” in English), takes its name from this bush with yellow blossom that is a very common sight on Spain’s Central Meseta and in the area around La Caminera, an exclusive and tranquil country hotel with a 9-hole golf course and even its own aerodrome. Its restrained yet charming backdrop of bare tables and Nordic-inspired decor is the perfect setting in which to discover the cooking of chef Miguel Ángel Expósito – a champion of local ingredients and produce and the culinary heritage of traditional La Mancha recipes. His cuisine revolves around three tasting menus (Tradición, Finca L71.2km
• Vandelvira★ Michelin If you’re visiting Baeza’s marvellous historic quarter, a Renaissance jewel that has been declared a World Heritage Site, eating in this restaurant will add an extra-special touch to the experience. Vandelvira occupies part of a 16C monastery with comfortable dining rooms and beautiful covered cloisters where guests can nowadays enjoy a glass of manzanilla sherry. The focus of owner-chef Juan Carlos García is on two tasting menus of creative cuisine, with a preference for humble ingredients from his own vegetable garden or the region, which he transforms into haute-cuisine dishes that showcase88.0km
• Ababol★ Michelin Albacete, which has been known as the New York of the La Mancha region since the time when the Spanish writer known as Azorín coined the term in one of his poems, boasts an enticing gourmet focus thanks to the Ababol restaurant, which is the Spanish word for a type of red poppy. In its contemporary dining room, overlooked by the open kitchen, chef Juan Monteagudo conjures up dishes which showcase the traditional roots of La Mancha, select ingredients (many from its local farms), and sublime sauces that you’ll want to mop up on your plate! The French technical detail on display is influenced by93.2km
• Epílogo★ Michelin Epílogo’s setting, above a complex of function rooms, and its attractive cuisine, creative in style and focusing on mini dishes (which it describes as “new La Mancha cooking”, come as a pleasant surprise here. Head chef Rubén Sánchez-Camacho showcases his contemporary, regionally inspired recipes on two menus: El Inicio and Historias del Guadiana. The latter stands out for its showcasing of the Guadiana river as a tool for cultural connection, by trying to create a menu featuring ingredients and dishes from each region through which the river passes, from Castilla-La Mancha to Andalucia, but w93.4km
• Cantina La EstaciónBib Although located slightly away from the historic centre, this authentic “cantina” full of surprises is well worth the journey! It features a simple tapas bar in the style of an old railway station, which leads to the dining room, the latter imitating the interior of an old train carriage. The couple in charge, Montserrat and Antonio José, focus on contemporary seasonal cuisine, with the intention of always enhancing what they offer with artisanal breads, a small selection of olive oils, an enticing tasting menu and at least one different stew every day (there are also off-menu suggestions). Th79.3km
• Coto de Quevedo Origen Thanks to options such as loaves of candeal wheat flour bread baked in the town’s communal oven, delicious partridge pâté made in-house, comforting soups, and chickpea stews or beans with PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), the dining in this restaurant is very much focused on everyday food, in contrast to its award-winning older sibling (Coto de Quevedo Evolución). It is one of those places that is good for the soul, and one which connects guests staying at this charming rural hotel directly with the countryside, accompanied by similarly friendly and easy-going service. Chef José Antonio45.5km
• Los SentidosBib Los Sentidos occupies a restored house with an imposing stone façade in the centre of town, behind which the contemporary design of its dining rooms comes as something of a surprise (the main room stands out, in particular, as it is brighter and overlooks an internal patio). Owner-chef Juan Pablo Gámez is strongly committed to contemporary cuisine that showcases the bygone flavours and history of Jaén, adapting regional recipes with his modern culinary techniques. The à la carte, which always features plenty of daily suggestions, is complemented by two tasting menus: “GastrÓleO”, which extols 96.3km
• AzafránBib This restaurant is guaranteed to please given the ability of chef Teresa Gutiérrez, who is also an ambassador for saffron from La Mancha, to combine the region’s strong flavours with contemporary techniques and an unmistakeable touch of femininity, unsurprising given that the team is 100% female! The à la carte, with its focus on contemporary regional cuisine, is complemented by two interesting menus, including a more extensive tasting option. Artisanal bread, Manchego cheeses and game (in season) also feature, alongside the chef’s mouthwatering array of desserts.99.0km
• Cibus An unexpected surprise in the centre of Úbeda! The small restaurant, with an open kitchen by the entrance and a dining room with stone walls downstairs that dates back to the 16C, has a philosophy that it classifies as a "culinary renaissance”, which is showcased via dishes that are constantly evolving and change with every season. There’s no à la carte; instead, you’ll find two surprise tasting menus entitled Legado and Renacimiento (both are plant-based and come with a wine-pairing option). Extra virgin olive oil from Jaén is a constant presence in the dishes served here.79.4km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.