维拉加西亚德阿鲁萨3000公寓

In a traditional fishing community such as this one, famous for the quality of its clams, the quality of ingredients always takes centre stage. This simple family-run restaurant, which has breathed new life into a former bar, is run by a couple – two chefs with a focus on contemporary, seasonal cooking inspired by the sea. This is showcased on a concise à la carte and a tasting menu option (“where the sea takes me”). We particularly enjoyed the black monkfish with a pepitoria sauce.

This centrally located restaurant with a modern interior is an unexpected surprise, bringing back to life a delightful stone house over two centuries old. The owner-chef offers guests a varied à la carte on which traditional recipes stand alongside more modern dishes with hints of fusion, a few seafood options, plus plenty of grilled specialities cooked over a wood fire. This is complemented by an 8-course tasting menu that needs to be ordered ahead of time. Our recommendations include grilled octopus with kimchi, parmentier and Ibarra chilli peppers, and the superb grilled sea bass, designed