This unique restaurant in the unbeatable setting of Cantarriján beach, right on the border between the coast of the province of Granada and Malaga, has been a reference point for gastronomy, events and live music on the Costa del Sol Tropical since 1980.

From 1988 until 2006 it was run by the passionate hotelier Federico Rodriguez Ruiz, and since 2006 his son Isaac Rodriguez Barbero has continued his work.

Respecting nature and blending into the landscape, we find this unique restaurant in the heart of the natural park of Maro Cerro-Gordo, 40 metres from the Mediterranean Sea, so that from its lounge or its terrace we can enjoy the unbeatable views of an almost virgin beach, surrounded by spectacular cliffs, where the sunsets are like a film. At any time of the year you can enjoy its terrace thanks to the privileged microclimate of Almuñécar and La Herradura. It also has a hammock service on the surrounding naturist beach to enjoy during the summer.

As for its menu, its speciality is Mediterranean cuisine, which includes fresh baked fish, seafood paella, lobster, rock fish… Although there is also room for pasta and meat, and as a special recommendation the seafood casserole and salmon with garnish. And of course, there is also an extensive wine list.

But if all this seems too little, although it is not, you can also enjoy the evenings at the Chiringuito La Barraca de Cantarriján, with live music, on Wednesdays there are Latin dances with an expert entertainer in bachata, salsa and a long etcetera. On Thursdays there is live music, on weekends there are acoustic music groups in the Chill Out area. Because a dinner under the moonlight and the stars with live music is a perfect combination for a summer evening.

There are also themed parties on special days, such as the Magic Night of San Juan, Cuban nights, and so on and so forth.

But there is more, because if you fall in love with this place do not hesitate to celebrate your wedding here, because for that special day, next to the sea breeze in a natural environment, La Barraca offers you all its experience taking care of the smallest detail, in a specialised service for the celebration of this type of event. The wedding can be held indoors or outdoors, under tents adapted for two hundred guests with a seasonal floral decoration according to the taste of the bride and groom. And all of this just a few metres from the sea, listening to the coming and going of the waves.

On the other hand, you can visit this restaurant at any time of the day or night, as it has very long opening hours from 10 am to 3 am.

So, if you want to enjoy the best gastronomy of the area, in one of the most privileged places on the Costa del Sol Tropical, away from the crowds of mass tourism on the Malaga coast, with live music, in the middle of a priceless natural setting, visit La Barraca on the beach of Cantarriján.