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Menú del Día at Antipodas in La Azohía; a meal with a view
Fabulous views, spacious seating and a nice quality lunchtime meal
Located right at the eastern end of the bay of Mazarrón, the Antípodas restaurant is an interesting option for Menu del Día enthusiasts, at least partly on account of the almost unrivalled views out over the Mediterranean towards the villages of La Azohía and Isla Plana, Puerto de Mazarrón and the coastline beyond.
The restaurant is located at the end of the road which runs through La Azohía on the headland of Cabo Tiñoso, below the 16th-century Santa Elena watchtower and above the small fishing harbour, nowadays shared with pleasure craft and the boats belonging to local diving centres.
Such a picturesque setting makes Antípodas a popular choice for a meal out, and unsurprisingly the lunchtime Menú del Día is a regularly selected option throughout the year.
With an ample outdoor terrace and plenty of space between tables diners are able to enjoy their food while taking in the lovely views and relaxing in the warm Costa Cálida sun: people taking visitors to this spot hardly need to explain to them why they chose to live in the Costa Cálida!
The 18-euro menu is not the cheapest in the area (although neither is it the most expensive!), but with a salad then a starter, a main course and dessert all included, few can complain about value for money as they enjoy one of the most privileged locations on the coastline of the Region of Murcia.
There are of course, many places serving considerably cheaper lunchtime menus, but if you're only interested in cheap, then don´t choose Antipodus; if you enjoy a quality product, in a nice setting, an uncrowded ambience and amazing views, then it has to come pretty high up on the list of possibles.
The menu is a varied one, although naturally there is wide variety of fish and seafood options alongside the meat and vegetarian dishes and this is one of few restaurants serving this type of menu which include locally caught and ecologically friendly fish dishes amongst the offering. Typical favourites include the sea bream and bass as well as “chopitos” (baby squid), mussels and other seafood dishes, while all main courses are served with accompanying vegetables and potatoes or chips. Drinks are not included in the price of the menu.
As is the case throughout the Costa Cálida, during July and August the demand for tables is at a premium and prior booking is an absolute must, but the year-round attractiveness of the venue means that at Antípodas the same can be true even in the middle of the short Murcia winter. Should your meal coincide with one of the rare days on which the Costa Cálida weather is not behaving there is also a spacious and nicely-decorated indoor dining area, with the large windows guaranteeing that the view over the bay of Mazarrón does not disappear when the door closes!
AddressLos Valles 23, La Azohia, Murcia
Please only email for large bookings or events in advance.Tel: 0034 968 150 053
Please place your normal bookings via telephoneLocated at the far end of the La Azohía bay, Antipodas has fantastic views and a relaxed dining space
Sitting just below the headland at the far end of the bay, the Antipodas Tavern offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with unbeatable views from its privileged location. Whether you fancy seafood fresh from the bay with an outdoor summer terrace view and a glass of bubbly or a satisfying winter meal in the comfort of our indoor dining room, you won´t be disappointed.
The 120 year old building was fully reformed in July 2009. Previously it had been the original church of the village, at another point had been the schoolhouse, was once a fisherman's store and even a dive centre! It now has a large restaurant and bar area, with huge panoramic windows, ensuring that diners can enjoy the best views of sunset in the winter as well as cooling shade in the summer.
Many of our customers stop to eat with us as part of a day out to visit the local attractions. Practically on our doorstep is the tower of Santa Elena (we have a salad named after it), a Moorish lookout tower. A 15 minute drive away you have the famous coastal defence guns and fort, the military battery of Castillitos, from which you can see Morocco on a clear day. There is a beautiful coastal walk between La Azohía and Isla Plana, or more experienced walkers may prefer the coastal paths leading from the Torre de Santa Elena above us, following the coastal path or climbing up towards the batteries. Add the beautiful beach walks and sunsets and you have the makings of a very pleasant trip.
Diving enthusiasts need look no further, with 4 dive centres in the village and some of the best diving in Spain, and snorkelers can regularly be seen in the waters directly in front of the restaurant exploring the shallow rock shelf jutting out from the coast.
We offer a menu of the day (18€ for 4 courses, Wednesday – Friday during the winter months ONLY! ) as well as our la carte menu offering local delicacies, fine cuts of meat, fresh sustainable seafood and salads.
In the winter months, the kitchen opens every day (except Mondays and Tuesdays) from 12:30 - 16:30 and on Fridays and Saturdays also open in the evenings 19:30 - 22:30.
In the summer months the restaurant is open every day (except Tuesdays), from 12.30 - 17.00 and evenings 20.00 - 00.30. Sundays 12.30 - 17.00 and 20.00 -23.30.
Our bar is fully stocked with fine wines and spirits. We pride ourselves on our wine list and are constantly adding new items to the liquors list – all suggestions welcomed! We offer free wi-fi connection to all our customers.
It is strongly recommended that tables are booked during the peak summer months and holiday weekends as the restaurant is very popular with Spanish clients.
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