Later, we scouted the two closest golf courses where I'll be playing, per my wife, "so I won't have to stress looking for them early in the morning." (She's definitely a keeper :). When tapas time came at around 7pm, we went to Torre del Mar, the busy town next to ours, but, I kid you not, we could not find a parking space. Not one!
We ended up driving to our condo and walking back to Torre del Mar. Walking by the beach on the promenade, we found out why all the parking spots were taken - the beach was jam-packed with people! At 730pm!
These table huts, all occupied, are for rent.
We're from Hawaii and we're used to the beach scene but the Spaniards, they take it to a whole new level!
A Torre del Mar marker on a beach park.
In town, we looked for a tapa bar but practically all the restaurants were hieladeras (ice cream parlors)! We made it to La Cueva, a Trip Advisor top choice for tapas. We had to wait a few minutes for it to open, and at exactly 8pm, they were. The search and the wait were worth it because the food and las bebidas (drinks) were great!
Dining and drinking at La Cueva.
Bacalao y vino riojo.
On the way back to Caleta, we were so fascinated to find out that the hieladeras have changed their signages and are now tapa and regular restaurants! What a town!
This restaurant was a heladeria a couple of hours ago. Now it serves "tapas & mas."
The walk back was a joy, seeing families up to four generations frolicking along the promenade, enjoying la cena at outdoor restaurants, or having a picnic at the beach. And yes, at close to midnight!
Closely-knit families abound.
Espeto (skewered fish) grills line up the boardwalk next to the beach.
This is our favorite beach side restaurant.
Last one standing - a family still at the beach close to midnight.
