A Tu Aire – Chiringuito

A Tu Aire is a beach bar right on the beachfront at km 2 of the Gran Vía in La Manga, on the first stretch coming from Cabo de Palos. It opens every day from mid-morning until the early hours, and reviews repeatedly mention the large portions, caldero (the local fish and rice stew), croquettes and sardines.

From sun loungers to evening drinks

Google lists it as a restaurant, tapas bar, café and cocktail bar, and its opening hours suit all of these: you can arrive mid-morning, have lunch and stay for a drink at night. It has sun loungers and parasols on the sand, mentioned in dozens of reviews, and the mojito is the most frequently cited drink.

What to order

Caldero (the local fish and rice stew), croquettes and portion sizes each feature in more than a dozen reviews, with sardines mentioned almost as often. The most popular orders:

• Caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock)
• Croquetas (croquettes)
• Sardines and baby cuttlefish
• Squid
• Tomato salad with tuna or tuna belly

Seafood gets the best comments, while the burger and rib-eye steak receive lower ratings.

What to know before you go

It fills up at lunchtime, and some people book a table, especially those with the best sea views. For a leisurely meal, book ahead and ask about sittings.

A Tu Aire's entrance and toilets are wheelchair accessible. To see what is available at other kilometre points, browse the beach bar directory.