COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Nov 18th 2008, 5:41 pm
#4411
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
Nov 18th 2008, 7:37 pm
#4412
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Yes I heard this too. Am hoping that it is not a rumour - but I got it from a good source too. We are in CE at the moment - beautiful. We've had great weather, and yesterday we were on the terrace in our swimming cozzies, tanning!
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
Nov 19th 2008, 9:18 am
#4413
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Joined: Dec 2005
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Yes I heard this too. Am hoping that it is not a rumour - but I got it from a good source too. We are in CE at the moment - beautiful. We've had great weather, and yesterday we were on the terrace in our swimming cozzies, tanning!
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
ALTHOUGH I AM INSANELY JEALOUS......I want to be in CE taking in the sun and relaxing !! Here I am at work, grey miserable weather, VAT inspection last week, ISO quality audit tomorrow. GRRRR !!
Mel
Nov 19th 2008, 11:55 am
#4414
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Yes I heard this too. Am hoping that it is not a rumour - but I got it from a good source too. We are in CE at the moment - beautiful. We've had great weather, and yesterday we were on the terrace in our swimming cozzies, tanning!
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
Cold at night and early in the morning though... but cant complain - its nice to have seasons.
Some may remember that I posted about what is arguably the closest resto to CE (apart from the golf club). In Monte Francisco, run by Luis, that many know. Speaks to us in French, is Portugese, speaks Sanish and English fluently as well.. and a really nice guy (ex lalota resto in town). I have no comercial connection with this resto.
His empire is growing and he's opened a new resto a week ago - just a few yards down the road to the original one - which now just does tapas and wonderful garlic prawns (best Ive had). The new one has a more substantial menu, but is basic and good portugese fare. So he still rates as the closest to CE...... The new one is called Mestre Romulo. Very drinkable house red for 5 Euro a litre.. but get a half litre for 3 and share it if you are driving. Tel 966 170 381 or 962 686 137.
To find both take the Villa Real (VRSA) turn off after the bridge. Go away from VRSA, north at the junction and in 100 yards take the Monte Francisco (MF) turn off, first left. At the roundabout, DONT follow MF but take the 2nd exit. After a hundred yards or so, at the next R-about turn right. His first resto is immediately on the left Campiesa, and about 30 yards further down in his new one. (BTW the original resto is in a community centre - with free internet in the upstairs library)
Also THANK YOU for the book exchange, I posted that last time the books were romance type ones, now there is a good mix!
So greetings from a warm CE - great sunsets and a huge full moon if you can see it early on!
Cheers
Jon
Nov 19th 2008, 12:41 pm
#4415
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Well we all seem to be keeping happy in these "grey times". But then what's not to be happy about? The sun aint changing and Esuri is an asset that exists.
Good news on the hotel. Even better news on the commercial centre.
Only bad news is I'm not back there until the 2nd Jan. Damn damn damn this work stuff.
Good news on the hotel. Even better news on the commercial centre.
Only bad news is I'm not back there until the 2nd Jan. Damn damn damn this work stuff.
Nov 19th 2008, 12:49 pm
#4416
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Well we all seem to be keeping happy in these "grey times". But then what's not to be happy about? The sun aint changing and Esuri is an asset that exists.
Good news on the hotel. Even better news on the commercial centre.
Only bad news is I'm not back there until the 2nd Jan. Damn damn damn this work stuff.
Good news on the hotel. Even better news on the commercial centre.
Only bad news is I'm not back there until the 2nd Jan. Damn damn damn this work stuff.
Nov 19th 2008, 12:51 pm
#4417
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Think you're still hoping. I'm just being optimistic.
In a way it doesn't matter (I guess) if you didn't buy to make money short term anyhow as they'll get sold at some point.
I was just reading back and catching up on the thread. Sorry if I'm jumping the gun....
In a way it doesn't matter (I guess) if you didn't buy to make money short term anyhow as they'll get sold at some point.
I was just reading back and catching up on the thread. Sorry if I'm jumping the gun....
Nov 19th 2008, 10:51 pm
#4418
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
What a great upbeat post, I really enjoy this thread for this type of "inside info" on where to eat etc...thanks Jon.
ALTHOUGH I AM INSANELY JEALOUS......I want to be in CE taking in the sun and relaxing !! Here I am at work, grey miserable weather, VAT inspection last week, ISO quality audit tomorrow. GRRRR !!
Mel
ALTHOUGH I AM INSANELY JEALOUS......I want to be in CE taking in the sun and relaxing !! Here I am at work, grey miserable weather, VAT inspection last week, ISO quality audit tomorrow. GRRRR !!
Mel
Nov 20th 2008, 11:57 am
#4419
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi Jon, went for a walk along the beach at Manta Rota last Sunday then went to the beach cafe/restaurant (at the begining of the boardwalk) for lunch, its fab. The cover consists of a selection of nibbles plus thick slices of the best bread ever (asked the owner where to get it and have already bought 2 loaves this week). After demolishing that had lovely starters followed by grilled Dorada served with sauted new potatoes and 3 veg. Its all beautifully cooked and served and is open from mid-day until 9pm. Hope I haven't made people drool over their pc's but really had to give it a mention. Regards Bryony
Forgive my ignorance , where is Manta Rota? We are over for a flying visit weekend after next and would like to try this one for lunch. Also going after Jon's highly recommended garlic prawns.
Jon,
How long you over for?
Nov 20th 2008, 12:22 pm
#4420
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Manta Rota is next along the coast after Monte Gordo then Pria Verde it is the small town where MARS Bar is situated. Over the bridge then second exit on the motorway, turn right at the end of the link road then second on the left.
Have a good trip, John.
Nov 20th 2008, 1:24 pm
#4421
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Thanks John, finally going over to complete on the plot. So pleased to see such a strong EUR/GBP rate!!!!!!! Oh for a crystal ball.
Nov 20th 2008, 4:05 pm
#4422
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Great news today about the Marina going ahead end of 2010 and the shopping centre has been bought and work will continue. Hotel near golf course is also on the agenda. Thanks to the mayor of Ayamonte!!!
Nov 20th 2008, 4:06 pm
#4423
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
went to Jag's bar today for breakfast.
Proper English sausages and bacon.
<Snip, re rule 9> and is a post like this really relevent to the Spanish forum ?
sue
Proper English sausages and bacon.<Snip, re rule 9> and is a post like this really relevent to the Spanish forum ?
sue
Last edited by jdr; Nov 20th 2008 at 4:31 pm.
Nov 20th 2008, 6:08 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
