Fanático Beach

Fanático Beach is a beach-club-style beach bar on Marchamalo beach, at km 2 of the La Manga road, exit 12. It has tables on the sand, sun loungers with parasols and a menu of rice dishes and sharing plates, but its reputation comes from afternoon socialising: drinks are the most frequent topic in reviews.

Rice dishes and sharing plates from the menu

Paella, fideuá (a noodle dish similar to paella) and creamy rice account for many food comments. For sharing, reviews agree on these dishes:

• Marineras (breadsticks topped with Russian salad and anchovies) and tortitas de camarón (shrimp fritters)
• Empanada (filled savoury pastry) with barbecue ribs
• Bao buns
• Huevos rotos con jamón (fried eggs broken over potatoes with ham)
• Gambas al ajillo (prawns in garlic)

There is an extensive cocktail and slush drink menu, and Google also highlights the coffee. According to Google, average spending ranges from 30 to 40 euros per person.

Atmosphere and service

Some come for the atmosphere and are surprised by how good the food is for a drinks venue. Service is described as quick and friendly, and returning visitors most often mention the combination of sun loungers, rice dishes and cocktails.

Season, bookings and parking

In midsummer it opens from morning until the early hours; outside those months, Google shows closing at dusk. Fanático Beach accepts bookings, advisable in the busy afternoon period. For dinner, free street parking is easy to find, and the entrance and toilets are wheelchair-accessible. For a quieter atmosphere, compare other beach bars in the area.