Eat and drink around Playa Tropical

Map of eateries

Red star = Playa Tropical · yellow = Pizzeria Sapori. Click on a point for name and distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap.

Our recommendation

If you only try one place, take the few minutes' walk down to Pizzeria Sapori D'Italia – Italian cuisine following nonna's recipes, and one of the highest-rated restaurants in all of Almuñécar.

All eateries

• Casa Pereira

  Italian focaccia bar · 40 m · approx. 1 min. walk

  The association stated in 2026 that the new focaccia bar Big Peppe has taken over Casa Pereira and Mirando al Mar.

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• Antiguo Mesón Cabrera

  Spanish · 40 m · approx. 1 min. walk

  The classic neighbour – to the right when you walk out of Playa Tropical. Wine barrels on the pavement and terrace facing the promenade.

  Reviews and map · Get directions · Website · Tel. 958 63 04 93

• The Lookout

  British bar · 70 m · approx. 1 min. walk

  Bar with food and drinks where you can also watch football and rugby on TV. Run by British owners.

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• On the Strand

  Moroccan · 90 m · approx. 1 min. walk

  Al Jaima on the Strand – Moroccan restaurant. The previous owners passed on the recipe for Danish open-faced sandwiches.

  Reviews and map · Get directions · Tel. 676 403 626

• Happy Garden

  Asian · 100 m · approx. 2 min. walk

  Asian restaurant on the beach road.

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• Da Mario

  Pizza · 130 m · approx. 2 min. walk

  Pizzeria on the beach road.

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• Pizzería Sapori D'Italia

  Italian · 140 m · approx. 2 min. walk

  ★ 4.8 out of 5 from over 1,500 reviews – no. 1 of the Italian restaurants in Velilla-Taramay. Pizza, pasta, and homemade desserts following nonna's recipes, with a terrace facing the beach.

  Read about Sapori · Reviews and map · Get directions · Website · Tel. 958 88 29 08

• Bar Crepería L'atelier

  Crêpes · 150 m · approx. 2 min. walk

  Bar and creperie with sweet and savoury pancakes.

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• Heladería Jamaica

  Ice cream and café · 170 m · approx. 3 min. walk

  Spanish ice cream parlour and café with a large selection of ice cream.

  Reviews and map · Get directions · Website · Tel. 958 63 01 04

• A. Montes

  Restaurant · 180 m · approx. 3 min. walk

  Restaurant on Paseo de Velilla.

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• Casa Paco

  Restaurant · 200 m · approx. 3 min. walk

  Restaurant on Paseo de Velilla.

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• El Máster del Pollo

  Roast chicken · 230 m · approx. 4 min. walk

  Roast chicken to take away.

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• El Árbol Blanco

  Mediterranean cuisine · 250 m · approx. 4 min. walk

  Restaurant and bar by the bend at the water park, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and international dishes.

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• Freiduría de Pescado Lute y Jesús

  Deep-fried fish · 250 m · approx. 4 min. walk

  Pescaíto frito – small, crispy fish, just as they are eaten along the coast.

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• Chiringuito Primera Ola

  Beach bar · 260 m · approx. 4 min. walk

  Beach bar on Velilla Beach.

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• Isla de Capri

  Ice cream · 430 m · approx. 7 min. walk

  Ice cream parlour.

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• Chiringuito El Callejas

  Beach bar · 490 m · approx. 8 min. walk

  Beach bar right on the beach.

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• De Bárbara

  Restaurant · 530 m · approx. 9 min. walk

  Restaurant on Paseo de Velilla.

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• Bar Los Mimbrales

  Bar · 550 m · approx. 9 min. walk

  Bar on the beach road.

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• La Enramada

  Restaurant · 760 m · approx. 12 min. walk

  Restaurant on Paseo de Velilla.

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• Chiringuito Tropical

  Tapas · 840 m · approx. 14 min. walk

  Beach bar with tapas.

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• Churriana

  Café · 900 m · approx. 15 min. walk

  Café.

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• Pepe Gondolas

  Restaurant · 1020 m · approx. 17 min. walk

  Restaurant and pizzeria by Paseo Reina Sofía on the way towards town. Some guides report it closed – check before you go.

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• Mesón Herrera

  Regional cuisine · 1080 m · approx. 18 min. walk

  Mesón serving Andalusian cuisine slightly inland.

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• Mesón El Corzo

  Spanish · 1170 m · approx. 19 min. walk

  Spanish mesón.

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• Churrería P4

  Churros · 1230 m · approx. 20 min. walk

  Churros – ideally with hot chocolate.

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Distances are measured as the crow flies from Playa Tropical. Restaurants change owners and opening hours – please check reviews and opening hours before you go.