Madrid
Alicante
Mister Lee
€15
(
El Corte Ingles, 71 Paseo de la Castellana,
tel: 917 705 897
)
Lunch on the run couldn’t be better than at this
trendy Oriental restaurant. Sit at the blue-tiled bar or the shared
table and feast on Thai seafood noodles, crunchy king prawns
or sesame-seed-encrusted pork.
Nikkei 225
Exclusive
(
15
Paseo Castellana, tel: 913 190 390
)
If you love new experiences,
you must try this fabulous fusion restaurant. Nikkei 225 brings
together Japanese and Peruvian flavours under the leadership
of renowned chef Luis Arévalo. Indulge in sashimi, nigiri sushi,
dumplings, ceviche and cool, fruity desserts.
Kerala
(
153
Paseo de la Castellana, tel: 911 735 267)
Gin
and tonics infused with fresh herbs, cocktails and exotic
snacks to keep you going into the wee hours are what pull
the lively crowd to this lavishly decorated Indian-style bar-
cum-lounge. Hot DJ sessions add to the super-cool vibe.
On the buzzy
Gran Vía ,
top brands vie for your spending
power. Wander into the small streets branching off on
either side, to discover shops boasting work by Spanish
designers such as Dolores Promesa.
scott adams
Ópera
€30
(
40
Calle San Pedro, Altea, tel: 96 584 5047
)
Delicious salads made with giant prawns, smoked salmon
and fruit are the best thing to order here. The friendly staff
are happy to offer advice on the best wines, too.
Los Zapatos
Exclusive
(
7
Calle La Santamaría, Calpe, tel:
96 583 1507
)
This is a small, intimate venue where chef and
proprietor Egon Abb prepares food fit for angels. Locals
flock here for his “must-try”rack of local lamb or how about
foie gras “soused” in port? Yum.
Benidorm Palace
(
13
Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa,
Benidorm, tel: 96 585 1660
)
Holiday spirit abounds at the
liveliest show around, with dancing and cabaret until
the early hours. Grab dinner and drinks beforehand for a
guaranteed feel-good night.
Escape to the ancient Moorish mountain village of
Finestrat
Pueblo
which received its Royal Charter in the 13th
century. Ensure you visit the beautiful Gothic church, built
outside the village walls in the 18th century.
danny collins
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guides on
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guides
If the Gran Vía doesn’t
take your fancy, try the
flea market in el Rastro
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The beach of
Finestrat is just south
of Benidorm
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