Javea's Bars

There are so many bars in Spain (and Jávea is no exception) it's difficult to know where to start writing this guide list! I suppose the most logical bars to begin with are those that I know. After many years living in Jávea, I seem to have settled the last 2 or 3 years using a few bars that I feel particularly comfortable in. I hope that you feel the same should you visit them! Generally speaking, bars in Spain are just as much places to meet, as they are places to have a drink. It's far easier to take a client to a local bar to discuss the finer points of a business meeting over coffee, than to make coffee in the office. The coffee is usually much better too! Perhaps a tapa or two if lunch seems a long way off. Hints on bars and coffee at the bottom of the page..... Your submissions

Mandragora Paseo Arenal (Parador end)	Small, cosy, music bar, with terrace on beach. Orlando, the Chilean owner, loves guitar music, so expect anything from rock, reggae, flamenco, african to classic and jazz music. Actually anything guitar! Largely hippy type clients, but always friendly.	Open - from about 5.00 pm 'til Late... Specialities: Infusions (teas), fruit milk shakes Mojito, Pisco sour, Daiquiri fresa, fruit based cocktails, milk shakes and juices. Service: Not bad, bit slow when full. Takes time to make the fruit drinks.
Acuarela Paseo Arenal	Larger live music bar/restaurant with terrace on beach. New management have improved things greatly. Try the pastas, Marcos is a good cook!	Open - from 9.00 am 'til Late... Specialities: Live music Thursdays (Jazz) and Sundays (rock) Service: Bit slow at times, but very pleasant multilingual staff.
Carnaval Paseo Arenal, in the middle.	Larger music bar/restaurant with terrace on beach. Mexican style food, modern, well run bar. Good modern music, modern clientele.	Open - from 9.00 am 'til Late... Specialities: Mexican style cooking. Menu has explanations, so get out and try something different. Service: Pleasant multilingual staff. Have been known to dance on the tables!

Bars in javea

There are many kinds of bar in Jávea. The 'working man's bar, the 'out shopping' bar, the 'business meeting' bar, the 'boozer's' bar, the 'English' bar, the 'Spanish' bar, the 'German' bar, the 'trendy' bar. The list is endless. And, of course, they all have a cross-over useage. But, above all, there is one over-riding factor. Bars are friendly places. Normally. 1. Just grab a seat, if you want to sit down, and wait to be served. 2. If you are in a hurry then go to the bar to order. 3. You should ask for the bill when you are ready to leave. 4. If the service is reasonable, then a small tip is a good gesture. 5. Often strangers will say hello/goodbye. It takes a while to realise that, no you didn't know the person, they were just being polite! It's an interesting way to make spanish friends. Styles of coffee: Café solo - Small, strong, no milk. Cortado - Small, strong, with milk. Americano - Normal size, no milk. Café con leche - Normal size, with milk. Bombón - Small, strong, with condensed milk Carajillo - Small, strong, no milk, with a touch of brandy. _ del Tiempo - Iced version of any of the above. Tocado de _ - Any of the above with a touch of_ (Brandy, Whisky, Bailey's, etc.) Your submissions

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