Chinchorro

Chinchorro is a drinks bar at Calle Marín, 16, in central Cabo de Palos. It opens in the late afternoon until the early hours, and is a place people head for a final drink after dinner in the village's restaurants. Its terrace in the square is what people remember most.

The terrace

Reviews describe a cool terrace for summer nights, with tables in the square where the atmosphere gathers, and the possibility of arranging a long table for groups. In July and August, especially at weekends, finding a free table can be difficult, so arrive in good time.

What people order

People come here for drinks, and you can take a table just to have one. Spirits and cocktails are most common, with mojitos the most popular request, closely followed by gin and tonic. Cocktail prices are considered normal for the area.

• Mojitos
• Gin and tonic
• Drinks
• Drinks of all kinds

When to visit

It is a late-night bar, opening in mid-afternoon and staying open until the early hours, with an especially lively atmosphere in summer. Unhurried conversation on the terrace is part of the appeal, and the breeze through the square is welcome on hot nights. For other options in the village, the directory has bars and cafés in Cabo de Palos and La Manga.