Where to Eat & Go Out in Orihuela Costa

One of the best things about staying on Orihuela Costa is the choice. You don’t have to go far to find somewhere for dinner, a drink, live music or a relaxed evening out.

Where to Eat & Go Out in Orihuela Costa

One of the best things about staying on Orihuela Costa is the choice. You don’t have to go far to find somewhere for dinner, a drink, live music or a relaxed evening out. From restaurants beside the Mediterranean to busy commercial centres and lively plazas, different parts of Orihuela Costa have their own atmosphere. If you’re visiting for the first time, it can be difficult to know where to start.

Here are some of the main areas to discover.

La Zenia

La Zenia has several different places to eat and go out, from the restaurants and bars around the town to the larger Zenia Boulevard. The area around La Zenia’s commercial streets is particularly popular in the evening, with restaurants, pubs, cafés and places to enjoy a drink. For something completely different, head to the beach and combine dinner or drinks with a walk beside the Mediterranean.

Zenia Boulevard

Zenia Boulevard is much more than a shopping centre. It has a large selection of restaurants, cafés, terraces and entertainment, making it an easy place to combine shopping, food and an evening out. The centre currently lists restaurants ranging from Italian and international food to cafés, fast food and other casual options. It is particularly convenient for families or for a day when everyone wants something different.

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Playa Flamenca

Playa Flamenca has several commercial areas, but Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre is one of the most convenient places to start. Close to the beach, it brings together restaurants, bars and other local businesses, making it easy to combine a meal with time by the sea. There are also other commercial areas around Playa Flamenca, including the Via Park centres, so there is plenty to discover beyond the main beach area.

Cabo Roig Strip

If you’re looking for a lively evening, Cabo Roig Strip is one of the best-known places on Orihuela Costa. The strip is a long concentration of restaurants, bars, pubs and other places to spend the evening. It is particularly lively during the summer, when people come here for dinner, drinks, music and nightlife. You can simply walk along the strip and see what takes your fancy — which is part of the experience. Cabo Roig is also one of the area’s best-known restaurant strips.

Villamartín Plaza

Villamartín Plaza is one of the most distinctive places to spend an evening in Orihuela Costa. Rather than a traditional shopping centre, it is a large open plaza surrounded by restaurants, bars and cafés. The atmosphere changes throughout the day, but evenings are when the plaza really comes alive, with outdoor terraces, live entertainment and people enjoying dinner and drinks. It is a place where you can easily stay longer than planned.

La Fuente Commercial Centre

Located between Villamartín and Campoamor, La Fuente Commercial Centre is another established restaurant and leisure area. It brings together restaurants, bars, cafés and other businesses around an open commercial centre. It is particularly convenient if you’re staying in the Villamartín, Campoamor or Los Dolses areas and don’t want to head towards the coast for dinner.

Los Dolses

Los Dolses is another useful local hub, with restaurants, cafés, shops and everyday services. It has a more local and residential feel than the larger destinations such as Zenia Boulevard or Villamartín Plaza. For visitors staying nearby, it is worth knowing about — especially if you’re looking for somewhere close to your accommodation rather than planning a full evening out.

Punta Prima

Punta Prima offers another combination of restaurants, bars and places to eat, with the added attraction of being right beside the Mediterranean. The area has its own commercial strip as well as restaurants closer to the beach, making it a good choice when you want to combine food with a coastal walk. Like Cabo Roig and La Zenia, Punta Prima has developed its own restaurant and nightlife area over the years.

Which Area Should You Choose?

It really depends on the kind of evening you are looking for.

For shopping and food: Zenia Boulevard

For a lively evening: Cabo Roig Strip or Villamartín Plaza

For beach and restaurants: La Zenia, Playa Flamenca or Punta Prima

For a more local feel: Los Dolses or La Fuente

But there is no need to choose just one.

One of the pleasures of Orihuela Costa is discovering the different areas and finding your own favourite place for dinner, drinks, music or a night out.

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