elmooreo
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Dates you were there: 9th-11th August
Where you stayed: Hostal La Torre...first time staying here, and will stay here again - locked in a decent rate by booking back in Feb, so will be on the look out for the same deal. Staff really attentive and friendly, and the setting is gorgeous. Breakfast was also very good I have to say.
Club nights visited: None - this was a proper chill weekend although was very tempted to head over to salinas yday when I saw JST was playing. I had pre-paid for subeds at el silencio on cala moli and it was a nightmare getting a cab away from there so in the end didn't head to salinas...October trip is clubbier!
Best night: Only there one night really as we arrived late on Friday! Saturday was lovely at La Torre, spectacular sunset, good drinks and dinner afterwards. There is a room upstairs called The Mirador where you can just have a drink before dinner, also noticed people just rocking up and watching the sunset on the rocks but don't think they would serve you drinks from La Torre if you want to do that so bring your own. George Solar was dj for the night and he was very good.
Worst night: None
Best bar: Didn't really do a bar...had sunbeds on cala gracio on Saturday and El Silencio the day after at cala moli. I was surprised the drinks from cala gracio chiringuito actually more expensive than El Silencio...and service wasn't anywhere near as good. 9.5 euros for a pint there.
Best place to eat: Lunch at Cala Gracioneta was amazing on Saturday and the setting also very beautiful. We had the seafood paella to share and actually think it is ok value when you look at some of the other prices on the menu...think it was 45 euros each and the quality was very good, and huge portion. We ate at El Silencio yesterday and the quality of the food was as good, but the service was a little chaotic given there seemed to be double the amount of staff...our tapas sharers came after the mains and they weren't all that apologetic...not even a free chupito...
Best beach and/or beach club: Beach at cala moli is great and the service on the beach sunbeds was good too.
Money spent: Quite a lot...flights and hotel paid for ages ago though so didn't feel quite as bad as it probably was! Deffo echo the sentiments re prices, feels like it is getting more and more expensive, although I've gone for some high end places again here as a treat for the wife's bday so can't cry too much! Wanted to make the most of a kid free weekend for some r&r!
Biggest regret: Missing Jon Sa Trinxa
Going back?: October for Sven at Akasha closing.
Top tip: We didn't really go for anything too adventurous here - wanted most things to be walkable/easily reachable...shout to @Clara for a few last minute tips on new paces to try though.
Observations and/or conclusion: Deffo more American accents about and some of the restaurants potentially trying harder to serve the higher end clientele! Was offered Canadian tomahawk steaks as a lunch special - would much rather have something local/seasonal offered!
Where you stayed: Hostal La Torre...first time staying here, and will stay here again - locked in a decent rate by booking back in Feb, so will be on the look out for the same deal. Staff really attentive and friendly, and the setting is gorgeous. Breakfast was also very good I have to say.
Club nights visited: None - this was a proper chill weekend although was very tempted to head over to salinas yday when I saw JST was playing. I had pre-paid for subeds at el silencio on cala moli and it was a nightmare getting a cab away from there so in the end didn't head to salinas...October trip is clubbier!
Best night: Only there one night really as we arrived late on Friday! Saturday was lovely at La Torre, spectacular sunset, good drinks and dinner afterwards. There is a room upstairs called The Mirador where you can just have a drink before dinner, also noticed people just rocking up and watching the sunset on the rocks but don't think they would serve you drinks from La Torre if you want to do that so bring your own. George Solar was dj for the night and he was very good.
Worst night: None
Best bar: Didn't really do a bar...had sunbeds on cala gracio on Saturday and El Silencio the day after at cala moli. I was surprised the drinks from cala gracio chiringuito actually more expensive than El Silencio...and service wasn't anywhere near as good. 9.5 euros for a pint there.
Best place to eat: Lunch at Cala Gracioneta was amazing on Saturday and the setting also very beautiful. We had the seafood paella to share and actually think it is ok value when you look at some of the other prices on the menu...think it was 45 euros each and the quality was very good, and huge portion. We ate at El Silencio yesterday and the quality of the food was as good, but the service was a little chaotic given there seemed to be double the amount of staff...our tapas sharers came after the mains and they weren't all that apologetic...not even a free chupito...
Best beach and/or beach club: Beach at cala moli is great and the service on the beach sunbeds was good too.
Money spent: Quite a lot...flights and hotel paid for ages ago though so didn't feel quite as bad as it probably was! Deffo echo the sentiments re prices, feels like it is getting more and more expensive, although I've gone for some high end places again here as a treat for the wife's bday so can't cry too much! Wanted to make the most of a kid free weekend for some r&r!
Biggest regret: Missing Jon Sa Trinxa
Going back?: October for Sven at Akasha closing.
Top tip: We didn't really go for anything too adventurous here - wanted most things to be walkable/easily reachable...shout to @Clara for a few last minute tips on new paces to try though.
Observations and/or conclusion: Deffo more American accents about and some of the restaurants potentially trying harder to serve the higher end clientele! Was offered Canadian tomahawk steaks as a lunch special - would much rather have something local/seasonal offered!
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