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Restaurante Zoco del Mar for fine dining and spectacular views in Águilas

Fabulous views and fine dining at Zoco del Mar

There are many attractions for visitors to the coastal resort of Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia and alongside amid the beaches, monuments, spectacular countryside and wide range of social and cultural events the perfect place to enjoy the gastronomic heritage of this centuries-old fishing port is the Zoco del Mar, perched high above the town at the foot of the castle of San Juan de las Águilas.

Zoco del Mar offers a quality dining experience and the Á la carte menu comprises a carefully selected menu of dishes which focus on quality, attractive presentation and the use of ingredients selected to ensure the best dining experience for those who enjoy quality food.

Local produce is very important and the dishes chosen reflect not only the cuisine of Spain but also incorporate external influences.

The Á la Carte is available at lunchtime and in the evening daily.

Restaurante Zoco del Mar for fine dining and spectacular views in Águilas

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At lunchtime the restaurant also serves a lunchtime menu priced at 15 euros, which includes appetizer, first and second courses with a selection of dishes, dessert, coffee and water.

In terms of location the restaurant is ideally located for those visiting the historic 16^th-century fortress which was built in the 16^th century to protect the coastline against raiders from north Africa, and in fact the bottom of the panoramic lift taking sightseers up to the castle is no more than a few metres away. In addition, those with restaurant bookings can save themselves a drive up to the castle by taking advantage of the free bus services operated by Zoco del Mar from the Plaza de España in the centre of town.

Restaurante Zoco del Mar for fine dining and spectacular views in Águilas

In addition, for groups of 20-plus people a special package is made available at only 25-euros per head, consisting of a 1-hour boat trip along the coastline on board the Don Pancho tourist boat, a visit to the castle and of course a set lunch in the Zoco del Mar – there cannot be many better ways to enjoy a trip to Águilas!

Restaurante Zoco del Mar for fine dining and spectacular views in Águilas

Special events, parties and even weddings are also catered for, as this location is not only an ideal reception venue but can also host wedding ceremonies themselves, along with other emblematic locations in Águilas including the Cuatro Calas semi-wild beaches and the deck of the Don Pancho tourist boat – contact the restaurant for more information about not only weddings, but other special events or group bookings.

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Explanada del Castillo s/n, 30880 Aguilas

Tel: +34 674 522 517

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Chill out with fine dining and spectacular views from the foot of Águilas castle

The Zoco del Mar in Águilas can safely lay claim to being the restaurant with the most spectacular location in the municipality, situated just beneath the castle of San Juan de las Águilas and offering panoramic views out over the Mediterranean, the bay between the headland and the Pico del Aguilica, the town and most of the municipality.

Restaurante Zoco del Mar in Águilas

The location is impressive, with a large internal glass-fronted area and external terrace which is cooled by sunshades during the summer months, but the attractions of eating or dining out at this unique establishment in Águilas are of course not limited only to the views.

The cuisine is beautifully presented and is based mostly on local ingredients and traditional dishes in this part of Spain – in a fishing port such as Águilas this means there is an emphasis on fish and seafood specialities, of course, but there is no shortage of appetizing starters, beautifully presented steaks, salad and vegetables (many of them produced in the crop fields of the south-west of Murcia) and, of course, paellas and other rice dishes.

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Restaurante Zoco del Mar in Águilas Apart from the variety on the à la carte menu a 15-euro Menú del Día is also available at lunchtime on weekdays, offering a chance to take in the beautiful views while enjoying some of the tastiest morsels available in Águilas.

The menu del Día includes an appetiser, first and second courses, dessert, coffee and water on the table.

Free minibus service

For those visiting Águilas for the day (or for a couple of days) Zoco del Mar is an ideal place to eat while taking a trip to the castle, being just a couple of metres from the panoramic lift which carries visitors up to the 16^th century fortress: this structure was initially built as a defence against pirate raiders from northern Africa. Parking at the base of the lift is limited, but customers with restaurant bookings are welcome to take advantage of the FREE bus service which runs between the Plaza de España in the centre of the town and the Restaurante Zoco del Mar during restaurant opening hours.

Restaurante Zoco del Mar in Águilas

Alternatively, visitors arriving in groups will be interested in a fabulous all-in package for just 25 euros a head, consisting of a 1-hour boat trip along the coastline on board the Don Pancho tourist boat, a visit to the castle and of course lunch in the Zoco del Mar – many of the highlights of Águilas conveniently organized for you and an ideal way to appreciate the spectacular coastline and the historical and gastronomic heritage of Águilas! This package is available only for groups of 25 people or more and by prior arrangement.

Restaurante Zoco del Mar in Águilas

For those planning special events in the south-west of Murcia this is an ideal dinner venue, and it can easily be incorporated into wedding plans as a superb place to end the big day with the reception. Civil weddings can be organized at a range of local venues, including the castle itself, the protected beaches of the Cuatro Calas area close to the boundary of Águilas with Andalucía and even on board the Don Pancho tourist boat! Contact the restaurant to find out how they help make the day even more special, providing full photography, flowers and entertainment along with the services of a specialized wedding planner and, of course, a meal as spectacular as the setting in which your guests will enjoy it!

Restaurante Zoco del Mar in Águilas

And of course, the restaurant is also available for private functions and parties, or for large groups wishing to enjoy the spectacular views and fine food during a visit to the town.