Punta de Lomas

Chiringuito Punta de Lomas is a beach bar with a terrace on the sand at the end of the Mar de Cristal seafront promenade, on Calle Pintor Rosales, facing Mar Menor. It lies outside La Manga, on the lagoon's southern shore, and reviews mainly associate it with the beach, mentioned more than a hundred times, and sunsets.

Fish, tapas and homemade desserts

The menu covers a little of everything, but seafood gets the most mentions. Tapas appear in dozens of reviews, and some customers return every summer for caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and sea bream. Most mentioned:

• Caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and sea bream
• Mixed fried and grilled fish
• Calamares a la romana (battered squid rings)
• Clams
• Homemade tiramisu for dessert

Several regulars describe generous portions, so a few dishes are enough for two.

What customers value most

Waiting staff receive the most praise, with several named individually. The atmosphere and sunset are the other reasons many customers return, especially to the tables closest to the sand.

Dogs, families and the season

You can eat with your dog on the terrace, and more than one customer says theirs was given a water bowl. At lunchtime, families arrive from the beach or promenade with children.

In summer Punta de Lomas opens daily from mid-morning until after midnight, with dinners overlooking the lagoon. Out of season Google lists daytime opening only, until late afternoon, and closure on Mondays. The entrance, space and toilets are wheelchair accessible. More terraces on the sand in the beach bar list.