El Árbol

Cafetería El Árbol is a bar-restaurant in the Entremares complex, at km 1 of the Gran Vía in La Manga, beside the Día supermarket and a short distance from the beach. It opens very early and is known for its tapas counter and home-cooked daily set menu with generous portions.

Breakfasts and mid-morning meals

The café opens before dawn, and the counter is already full of tapas early in the morning. There are baguette sandwiches, meal plates and toast for breakfast or a mid-morning meal before heading to the beach.

The daily set menu

The set menu is the most popular lunchtime choice. Several reviews say it includes salad, a starter and main course, dessert or coffee, and a drink, with generous portions. Dishes mentioned include paella, mixed fried dishes and huevos rotos (broken fried eggs over potatoes). Homemade desserts also feature often in reviews.

Who it suits

It works well for families: there is a children's menu, highchairs, and dogs are welcome. The terrace is spacious, bookings are accepted and Wi-Fi is free. Parking is free and spaces are usually available.

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday it opens before dawn and closes at midnight; Sundays, from morning until mid-afternoon. For more places like this, the directory has more bars and cafés in La Manga.