Al Lío Cala Reona, beach bar beside Cabo de Palos

Rice dishes and caldero (the local fish and rice stew) on the beachfront at Cala Reona

Al Lío Cala Reona is the beach bar at Cala Reona, a small Mediterranean cove south of Cabo de Palos, at the gateway to Calblanque. It sits right on the beachfront with sea views, and its cooking centres on rice dishes, fish and tapas. On Google it is listed as Cala Reona Beach Club.

Rice dishes and seafood cooking

Rice dishes are what the place is best known for. Paella, caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock) are mentioned most often in reviews. For sharing, these are the recurring favourites:

Marineras (Russian salad on bread rings topped with anchovy)
Anchovies
Zamburiñas (small scallops)
Razor clams
Redfish

For hot days, granizados (iced slush drinks) also get plenty of mentions.

Pre-ordering rice dishes

Rice dishes must be pre-ordered, so request them when booking your table. Several customers say they could not order rice without booking in advance. Prices are a little above average, which reviewers put down to the location.

Opening hours and access

It serves daily from mid-morning and closes in the early hours. You can reach Cala Reona from Cabo de Palos via the road to Cala Reona. The entrance, toilets and parking are wheelchair accessible. For other beaches nearby, see the beaches of La Manga and Cabo de Palos.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Al Lío Cala Reona?

On the beachfront at Cala Reona, beside Cabo de Palos, on the road to Cala Reona.

Do you need to book for rice dishes at Al Lío?

Yes. Rice dishes must be pre-ordered, so request them when booking.

What food does Al Lío Cala Reona serve?

Paella, caldero (the local fish and rice stew), arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock), marineras (bread rings topped with Russian salad and anchovy), anchovies, scallops and fish.

What are its opening hours?

Every day, from mid-morning until the early hours.

Al Lio Cala Reona

Rice dishes and caldero (the local fish and rice stew) on the beachfront at Cala Reona

Rice dishes and seafood cooking

Pre-ordering rice dishes

Opening hours and access

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Frequently asked questions

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