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Well, it’s dreadful. Soggy, over cooked food 100% of the time. Service is atrocious. Last time I was in there two of the staff had a slanging match between themselves in the middle of the restaurant. Food takes ages, which as it tastes as if it’s been heated up in a [...]
The construction of 600 homes (including 400 council houses, or VPOs as they’re known in Turre) that were going next to the cementery (next to Fuentemora, or Rickys Bar as you might know it) has been suspended “pending the fixing of a few small problems with the plan” according to the Junta.
Rumour (from a chap [...]
I’ve been carrying out some home budgeting, and have discovered that it seems to cost us more to go out shopping and eat in, then to just keep some Frosties and milk in the fridge and eat out every night. Maybe I should start taking a list to the shop, instead of just grabbing whatever [...]
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This photo is from the top end of the new primary school they’re building in Turre:
As you can see, the little wall (4foot 5?) leads straight onto the roof of the building. How long before some punk kid decides to show off to his mates and shimmies along the wall onto the [...]
Posted: 08:39@17.09.07
Many years ago, when I were but a slip of a lad, we watched with interest as La Capilla was restored. And impressive it was, the large building on your right going from Turre to Garrucha, just before the petrol station. And upon it finally opening, we ventured in with interest. A meal was [...]
Posted: 13:20@22.08.07
Chili Pizzeria & Curry
The opening of “Restaurant Chili Pizzeria” was anticipated with much wonder and excitement by my brother, who loves both Chilli and Pizza. As yet, no word back on how he found the Jalfrezi Pizza.
It´s a mainly takeaway joint, on your right as you enter Turre from the Mojacar entrance. Parking is [...]
Posted: 06:22@15.07.07
Hostal El Pago
Hostal El Pago is small family run Hostal (the Spanish equivalent of a better class B&B) in Turre.
Now, as I live just nearby, I´ve never actually stayed there, but I have convinced Jose to show me round some of the rooms, and my, they certainly were spotless! Comfortable looking beds, spacious rooms [...]
Updated 4th August 2008: It’s reopened! Find out what I think about Orsoca Turre here.
Updated 13th April 2008: Upon my return from the UK, I notice that the Orsoca seems to have closed! Can’t say I’ll miss it’s current incarnation. What will it be next?
Posted: 12:12@06.03.07
Restaurante Orsoca
Many years ago, this was a family run restaurant, [...]
Posted: 09:16@04.02.07
Meson del Pobre
I´ve been coming here ever since it opened, under the sometimes erratic management of Diego, and his somewhat surly bar staff.
Diego, in true showmanship style, has managed to create an authentic meson, and has succeeded in dragging in the local expats - but how many Spaniards do you see actually eating there?
The [...]
[Read full post]Posted: 07:46@06.12.06
Bar Restaurant Sopalmo
Sopalmo, Mojacar
Many, many years ago, during the Arabian ownership of Al Andalus, Mojacar was known as ´Muxacar´, and, indeed, was located on the hill in front of where it currently is.
Indeed, during the ´Reconquista´ of Al Andalus by the Catholic Kings, the capture and holding of Vera and Muxacar was considered to [...]
