{"id":11924,"date":"2017-11-20T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T06:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/?p=11924"},"modified":"2024-07-09T08:02:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T08:02:12","slug":"puente-romano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/puente-romano\/","title":{"rendered":"Puente Romano: a luxury foodie destination in Marbella"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The timing is perfect. While everybody around me is turning up the heating in their house, storing their summer clothes to replace them with warm, comfy winter clothes, I am getting reading for a bit of extra sunshine. As much as I like autumn, when you’re being invited to spend a couple of days in a sunny Spanish destination you simply don’t say no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so at the end of my last visit to London I’m not flying back to Amsterdam. Instead, I get on a flight to Malaga together with Giulia<\/a>, Milly<\/a> and Elena<\/a> to stay at the beautiful Puente Romano in sunny Marbella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Puente Romano Beach Resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I don’t have that much experience staying at resorts, which may explain why I keep getting lost. Puente Romano<\/a> is huge! The idea is that you don’t need to leave the resort during your stay if you don’t want to. They have everything you need. The beach, swimming pools, a spa, gym, shops, many excellent restaurants etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally I can’t imagine traveling somewhere and then not exploring the destination, but it’s a nice idea that you don’t need to if you don’t want to. Plus I must admit that with the size and comfort of the luxury 5 star suites<\/a> – larger than most London flats – including a living room and terrace – I can see why you wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eating all the food at Puente Romano<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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But the main reason we’re here is the food. This is not your average on-site restaurant where you’d only go as a last resort. Quite the opposite. These restaurants are so good and so popular that locals and visitors find their way to Puente Romano to dine here. Whether they’re a guest of the resort or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that last sentence is import. Staying at Puente Romano is a wonderful experience, but not cheap. However, the restaurants<\/a> are so good – and in different price categories – that it’s great that you don’t necessarily need to be a guest to enjoy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most restaurants and bars are located around La Plaza<\/a>, a square at the centre of the resort. This is where I had my first Nobu experience. Japanese cooking with Peruvian flavors: wow! Of course Nobu<\/a> is very well-known in London, but I never had the chance to dine here. It’s seriously incredible. Pictured here is the Black Cod with Miso (one of the signature dishes) that due to the lighting was a bit hard to photograph, but I don’t remember ever tasting cod this delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And did I mention Puente Romano is a beach resort? On our first day we had lunch at El Chiringuito<\/a>. If there’s one place that makes you forget about the cold and rainy weather back home, this is it. Sipping a coco chili mojito while overlooking the water and eating super fresh seafood will definitely give you that summer feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another favorite is Sea Grill<\/a>. I would recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for fine dining with a view of the Mediterranean Sea. I had the surf & turf with beef tenderloin and lobster (when you can’t choose between meat or fish) which was wonderful, but also don’t forget to share the King crab leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old Town Marbella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As it is my first time in Marbella I can’t wait to see what’s outside of the resort. Of course Puente Romano has thought of everything and lets you rent bicycles to cycle to the old town. There’s a nice bike path along the beach so getting there couldn’t be more simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old town isn’t big, but very charming so worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Olive Tasting Workshop in Marbella Old Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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And don’t miss D.Oliva<\/a>. This shop has a beautiful collection of olive oil, including their own brand. With 55% of the world production of olive oil coming from Spain (Andalusia alone already produces more than Italy and Greece combined), what better souvenir to bring home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I must admit that I didn’t know much about olive oil. I like it, I use it, but wouldn’t know what makes a good olive oil. So I loved the olive oil tasting<\/a> where we could learn more about it and taste the differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Healthy food by the pool at Rachel’s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If by reading this you’re now worried that visiting Marbella means you’ll be gaining a lot of weight… you’re probably right. But not necessarily. Before flying home we have one final lunch at Rachel’s<\/a>. Not only does this bistro look very colorful, so does the food. A great spot for a fresh and healthy breakfast or lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And then it’s time to leave this beautiful place. Where autumn still feels like summer, even though it’s only a three hour flight. I’ll definitely think of Marbella and Puente Romano next time I’m looking to escape the cold and rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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