Bongo Beach La Manga: opening hours, menu and season

Red prawns and patatas Lebeche (the signature potato side dish) facing Isla del Ciervo

Chiringuito Bongo Beach is a beach bar on Mar Menor, on the Gran Vía in La Manga, level with Isla del Ciervo, around km 3. It belongs to Grupo Jojara and opens from spring to autumn. Its terrace faces the island, one of the most-photographed views near the start of La Manga, and it takes pride in its red prawns and patatas Lebeche (its signature potato side dish).

The menu, according to the beach bar

Bongo Beach combines seafood with casual dishes, so the same table can order a rice dish and a burger. The restaurant highlights these dishes:

Red prawns and fresh sardines
Fish and rice dishes
Squid, octopus and croquetas (Spanish croquettes) to share
House-made burger and pizzas
Patatas Lebeche, its best-known potato side dish

Salads and meat dishes complete the menu, and the bar serves cocktails and spirits. The current menu is on Grupo Jojara's website.

Seasonal opening hours

In season it opens every day from midday until late evening, staying open into the early hours on Fridays and Saturdays. It operates in spring, summer and autumn, so do not count on it in winter. In high summer, DJ sets and concerts liven up afternoons and evenings, and there are loungers on the beach.

Getting to Isla del Ciervo

The beach bar is on the Mar Menor side of the Gran Vía, on the first stretch of La Manga, very near Cabo de Palos. Isla del Ciervo is directly opposite the terrace. If coming from elsewhere, see how to get to La Manga del Mar Menor.

Frequently asked questions

What are Bongo Beach's opening hours in La Manga?

In season it opens daily from midday until late evening, closing in the early hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Does Bongo Beach open in winter?

No. The beach bar says it operates in spring, summer and autumn.

What food does Chiringuito Bongo Beach serve?

Red prawns, fresh sardines, fish and rice dishes, plus burgers, pizzas and tapas such as squid or croquetas (Spanish croquettes). Its best-known side is patatas Lebeche (the signature potato dish).

Where is Bongo Beach?

On the Gran Vía in La Manga, opposite Isla del Ciervo, around km 3 on the Mar Menor side.

Is there music at Bongo Beach?

Yes. In summer there are DJ sets and concerts in the afternoons and evenings.

Bongo Beach

Red prawns and patatas Lebeche (the signature potato side dish) facing Isla del Ciervo

The menu, according to the beach bar

Seasonal opening hours

Getting to Isla del Ciervo

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