It seems a long time since I last posted something – and it is – but at this time of year there do not seem to be enough hours in the day! The weather is sensational and it is an outdoor life from July until September!
Just before the start of the busy season, early in July, we went with some friends to Murcia for the weekend – we really love to visit, and now know it quite well having been around a dozen times – it amazes me the amount of people who either live here, or visit regularly, who never venture into the city- it is only an hour and a quarter away from us, and I must say we tend to go for the shopping, but even more so for the tapas bars and fantastic restaurants.
We did more research for our most recent trip, and in addition to going to our favourite restaurant upon arrival, sought out the best area for the best tapas bars too. They are all pretty much centred around the old town, near the cathedral, which is great if you are not keen on driving in large Spanish cities as you can find a car park by the river, and just spend all your time walking everywhere with no need to collect the car until you leave! All the little boutiques and shoe shops are here too (although if you want the bigger shops like Zara, you can still make a ten minute walk to the main shopping street from the Cathedral).
On one of our evenings, we decided to have a real tapas evening and go from place to place (having looked up the best ones!). They really are all concentrated in one area off the Gran Via so it is made all the easier. Some are really quite sophisticated and, therefore, a bit more pricey (but you do get sprayed with a fine mist of water overhead at regular intervals electronically! We are a bit behind the times down in Almeria!
One of places we went to was one of the older bars in a tiny street with several other more traditional places called Casa Perela in Calle Ruiperez. It was just fantastic. There is usually a proper menu too, so you can pick and choose what you want.
This one was famous for its wild mushrooms and delicious they were – we had all kinds of little bites, prawns in batter, cheese, jamon and then ended up having two steaks between the four of us – our chef did a little routine of throwing sea salt into the air to season the dish – it was simply divine – great food and a great atmosphere and not expensive. If you take 120 euros out with you for four – you will be well fed and er, well drunk, if you know what I mean. Do take the time, or get up the courage to drive to this city – you won’t be disappointed.
Casa Perela Restaurant telephone no.968 935 198
Yummy Almeria 
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