The Spanish love their coffee and it is as much a part of everyday life as tapas or wine! Below are a list of the different types of coffee that can be sampled in any restaurant or bar.
Cafe Solo
Small strong black coffee usually served in a small glass, popular around 11am when workers come into bars for the main breakfast of the day.
Cafe Americano
Not traditionally Spanish but slightly weaker than a cafe solo and served in a larger glass with a little more water.
Cafe con leche
Probably the most popular with tourists, half cafe solo, half hot milk, served either in a glass or cup.
Cafe Sombra or Manchada
(sometimes called leche manchada): Largely milk with a dash of coffee! The name sombra means shade and mancha means stain, effectively staining the milk with a very small amount of coffee.
Cafe Carajillo
A shot-sized glass with brandy and a small glass of cafe solo beside. The brandy is set alight and when all the alcohol has burned off the cafe solo is poured into the glass – perfect morning tipple particularly on a cold day!
Cafe Bombon
Perfect for a sweet tooth! Condensed milk is poured into the bottom of a glass, then cafe solo is poured on top – slowly! The drink remains half black and half white until it is mixed.
Cafe Belmonte
The same method as a cafe bombon but brandy is added
Cafe Asiatico:
This coffee is known only to the region of Cartagena, reaching to Murcia. Thought to have been imported from north africa, the method is the same as the cafe bombon, but slightly more complicated. A coffee bean is added, plus lemon rind, a liquer called “43” topped off with ground cinnamon – absolutely fabulous as a hot toddy and off to bed!!
ENJOY…..
Puerto Deportivo, Villa de San Pedro, San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia
Contact: 00 34 600 749 181
A recently extended Irish bar & restaurant, located within the Puerto Deportivo Marina of San Pedro, making it an interesting focal point for those wishing to explore the Salinas and nature reserve which are an important feature of this coastline.
The Yachtsman has an extensive outdoor seating area, with some seating overlooking the marina – a perfect place to sit, enjoying a coffee while watching the boats and sailing activity. It offers a varied menu including an excellent menu del dia for 9.50 Euros, Monday to Friday. The Sunday carvery (2pm to 4pm) is highly recommended serving a traditional roast with all the usual trimmings for an unbeatable 9.50 Euros! Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
The Yachtsman also offers sailing packages, unique to the Marina. Costing approx. 49 euros per person, morning or afternoon sailings are available with meals included.
Morning Sail | Afternoon Sail |
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Breakfast | Menu del Dia |
3hr Sail | 3hr Sail |
Menu del Dia | Afternoon Tea |
The package is available for groups of between 4 and 7, making it a really interesting and enjoyable alternative for those on holiday or for special occasions such as birthdays or family celebrations.
Calle Viena 61, CC Euro Roda, San Javier 30739, Murcia
Phone | Mobile |
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00 34 968 593 198 | 00 34 637 053 809 |
Receive a warm welcome from Khim and his attentive staff to this Nepalese style restaurant. It has a beautiful “wall of water” feature that greets you inside the entrance. The Ghurka Durbar has an extensive menu, specialising particularly in Nepalese cuisine with some amazing tastes to savour – all prepared fresh to order. Take away service is available. There is ample parking directly outside the restaurant.
A friendly club with an enthusiastic and growing membership. Many members only started playing since moving to Spain but confidence has grown and they have teams in the southern league, SABA, Summer & winter leagues and Federation Cup competition.
A sympathetically renovated olive press with simple rustic decoration. Enjoy modern and innovative cuisine from set menus or a la carte, either way the discerning diner will not be disappointed! Advisable to book a table as opening hours vary seasonally.