Bar Sobre la marcha
Tapas · Mid-range
Where to eat in La Isleta del Moro
Cabo de Gata · fresh fish and terraces facing the sea
La Isleta del Moro is a tiny fishing village, with two rocky crags rising from the sea right beside the harbour. You eat looking at the water, and the produce is the fish that comes in right here. There are few tables, so in July and August it pays to book or arrive early.
Don't expect much variety: it's a handful of restaurants, almost all with a terrace over the sea. For fish and seafood, La Ola; for tapas, the Bar Sobre la Marcha; and one tip you won't see in other guides, the Club de la 3ª Edad (the senior citizens' club) brings in its own fish and is some of the most honest cooking in the village.
Local tip: In high season, places like the Club de la 3ª Edad and La Ola work two lunch sittings, around 13:30 and 15:00. If you want paella or an elaborate rice dish, order it when you book: at the Café Bar Calagrande and the Club de la 3ª Edad you need to give notice; at La Ola they can make it even if you don't ask ahead.
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La Isleta del Moro is a short stop: eat, take a dip in the coves next door and carry on through the Park.
See the La Isleta del Moro guideTop rated
The village's best-rated restaurants, and our first stop.
Restaurante La Ola
Mediterranean · Mid-range
Club Municipal 3ª Edad
Mediterranean · Budget
With sea views
La Isleta is so small that almost every terrace faces the water or the crags.
Restaurante La Caleta
Mediterranean · Mid-range
The best views in La Isleta: tables literally over the water, right at the sea's edge. The food isn't the village's highlight, but for a romantic dinner at sunset there's nowhere like it.
Restaurante Pizzeria Isoletta
Mediterranean · Mid-range
Café Bar Calagrande
Mediterranean · Mid-range
Frequently asked questions
Where do you eat best in La Isleta del Moro?
By customer rating, the Bar Sobre la Marcha and Restaurante La Ola lead the village. For fresh fish at a good price, the Club de la 3ª Edad, which brings in its own catch.
Are there restaurants with sea views?
Yes, almost all of them. La Isleta is so small that most terraces face the water or the crags. La Caleta and Isoletta are among the most sought-after for their views.
Can you eat fresh fish?
That's the thing to do: it's a fishing village. La Ola works seafood, paella and grilled fish, and several places cook whatever comes in through the harbour.
Do I need to book?
In July and August yes, or arrive early: there are few tables and the village fills up. Off-season there's almost always room.
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