Murcia - Eating
The narrow alleyways of Murcia’s old town are lined with restaurants. Fortunately they haven’t watered down their menus for tourists. Instead they serve genuine Spanish Mediterranean fare with fresh produce, smooth olive oil, delicious sausages, and of course fish and sea food. The region’s rice dishes are well known, as rice is being grown in the nearby village of Calasparra.
Hispano
Many come here for the tapas, but those who stay for dinner won’t be disappointed. This rustic restaurant has a well-stocked wine cellar, and bakes its own bread.
Restaurante Raimundo González
Both the restaurant and the square it’s on are named after the legendary local chef, Raimundo González. His work is very much alive at this gourmet eatery with a modern interior.
Restaurante El Churra
For a modern take on Murcia cuisine, try El Churra. It also offers a calm, aesthetically pleasing environment, with white linen cloths and beautifully presented dishes.
Restaurante Cuba
Every European city worth its salt has a Cuban restaurant these days, and Murcia’s Restaurante Cuba is one of the better ones. The intimate space is relaxed and the menu. Admittedly it probably has more Italian than Cuban influences.
El Chaleco
There are good restaurants in the whole region around Murcia. One of the best is El Chaleco in Alhama de Murcia, approximately 12,5 miles south of the city. El Chaleco was the Murcia representative during the 1992 Seville World Fair.
Azul Marino Restaurante
Azul Marino is one of many good places to dine in the fishing village of Cabo de Palos. Both the interior and menu are distinctly elegant and nautical. Try the Caldero with rice and seafood. Azul Marino is located in the port.
La Casa Del Reloj
San Pedro del Pinatar is a popular small town by the coast. It is also home to La Casa del Reloj. Its Victorian style architecture from the late 19th century is a remnant of when this area wasbeing developed as the Spanish equivalent of the French Riviera.
