FoodMediterranean cooking with a strong Mexican accent, under chef Franco Franceschini, built on fresh fish and seafood. Favourites include Ceviche PP, tuna crudo, guacamole, corn ribs, the Wagyu taco, “El Otro Taco” with soft-shell crab, lamb pibil tacos, Pulpo Güey and zarandeada-style sea bass, plus a sushi section with nigiri and aburi. Signature cocktails are built around tequila and mezcal, and the restaurant and terrace serve the full menu if you only want lunch.

VibeStylish yet relaxed barefoot luxury, with hammocks, lazy beds and Balinese beds a few metres from the shore, palm trees and a fashionable international crowd. Long lunches in the restaurant slowly turn into dancing as the afternoon goes on. Playa Padre is part of Grupo Mosh, the group behind La Cabane and Nido Estepona.

PartyPlaya Padre is famous for Boho Sunday: every Sunday the club turns into an open-air party with national and international DJ sets mixing house, tribal, electronic and acoustic sounds, plus live performances and body painting. The music carries on after sunset, so come for lunch and stay through the evening. Staying for the party? Ask for a party table, especially for Sundays and event days, which sell out quickly.

PricesMid-to-premium. Rates for sunbeds, Balinese beds and party tables change with the date and the event and can include a minimum spend, so we confirm the current price on request. Send your date, time and number of guests through the booking box, add a note if you want a party table or a restaurant table, and our concierge team will check availability with Playa Padre and reply within 24 hours.

Our tipWeekends and Boho Sundays sell out quickly. Book one to two weeks in advance and arrive early to enjoy the full day-to-night experience. Getting there: Playa Padre is at Calle Playa del Cable s/n, 29603 Marbella; tap Location for the route in Google Maps.

LocationCalle playa del cable s/n, 29603 Marbella, Málaga

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