On the tapas trail

Almeria city boasts hundreds of bars lining the cobbled boulevards and hidden away down side streets - and why only go to one when you can go to many on a tapas trail! A tapas trail is basically a more glamorous version of the good old pub crawl, with slightly less alcohol and slightly more… Continue reading On the tapas trail

Best bars in town: No 2 Teteria Almedina

Not strictly speaking a bar, as it doesn't serve alcohol, this Morroccan teashop and restaurant is on my list as it's one of my most frequented places in town, and I love it. Just down the road from the Alcazaba, on Calle Paz, it is a little oasis among the closely packed buildings, with its… Continue reading Best bars in town: No 2 Teteria Almedina

Between worlds

Going out from La Chanca into the middle of town on a Friday night is like crossing a divide between two worlds. I get on my bike, make up done for a Friday night out, my attempt at glamour slightly undermined by my green cycle helmet (but I must be safe for the sake of… Continue reading Between worlds

Best Bars in Town: No.1 La Mala

If you're heading into Almeria city this weekend, chances are you are looking forward to sampling some tapas in one of its many bars. So to make your life easier, I thought I would start my series of bar reviews now (and yes I have been round quite a few, but not all in the… Continue reading Best Bars in Town: No.1 La Mala