Área Sunset, La Manga km 8,5: menu, paella and bookings

Paella and caldero (the local fish and rice stew) on the shore of Mar Menor, in El Pedruchillo

Área Sunset is a Mediterranean restaurant at km 8,5 of the Gran Vía in La Manga, in the El Pedruchillo area, with a terrace on the shore of Mar Menor. It is a large venue serving from breakfast to dinner, and is known for its rice dishes: paella appears in over a hundred reviews, and caldero (the local fish and rice stew) in more than a hundred too.

The menu

The restaurant changes its menu between winter and summer and adds off-menu specials. Alongside rice dishes, reviews mention these sharing options:

Paella, caldero from Mar Menor (the local fish and rice stew) and lobster rice
Bao buns and tortitas de camarón (crispy shrimp fritters)
Scallops and baby squid
Huevos rotos (fried eggs broken over chips)

Spending is usually 20 to 40 euros per person. The wine list receives good reviews, and in summer cocktails are served on the terrace and in the air-conditioned dining room; tinto de verano (red wine with a soft drink) is also popular.

Terrace and dining room

The indoor dining room has a fireplace and screens showing sport, and there is a private dining room for groups, with catering and celebrations. Children have their own menu, high chairs and a changing table. On busy days, arrive with a booking, as the dining room fills up.

Bookings and season

Booking is recommended for lunch, dinner and brunch. Área Sunset opens every day from morning to evening, and its winter menu suggests it does not rely on summer alone. It has free street and garage parking, and the entire premises, including toilets, are wheelchair accessible. To compare rice dishes nearby, see other restaurants in La Manga.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meal at Área Sunset cost?

The average spend is 20 to 40 euros per person, depending on whether you order rice dishes or sharing plates.

What food does Área Sunset La Manga serve?

Mainly rice dishes: paella, caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and lobster rice. Also bao buns, shrimp fritters, scallops and huevos rotos (broken fried eggs over potatoes).

Do I need to book at Área Sunset?

Yes. Booking is recommended for lunch, dinner and brunch, as the dining room fills up on busy days.

Does Área Sunset open in winter?

Yes. It has a winter menu and opens daily from breakfast to dinner.

Can you take children to Área Sunset?

Yes. It has a children's menu, high chairs and a baby changing table.

Where can I park at Área Sunset?

It has free garage and street parking, with accessible spaces, beside km 8,5 of the Gran Vía.

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Paella and caldero (the local fish and rice stew) on the shore of Mar Menor, in El Pedruchillo

The menu

Terrace and dining room

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