Chiringuito Pura Vida

Pura Vida is a casual bar and grill right on La Mata beach in Torrevieja, the sort of place you wander up to in flip-flops for a burger and a mojito. It's open all day, from mid-morning coffee to drinks well after dark. The menu is beach food done well: burgers, salads and local seafood, plus homemade ice cream. Drinks are where it shines, with watermelon mojitos, gin and tonics and cava sangria all getting mentions. Reviewers keep praising the friendly staff, fair prices and laid-back mood. There's live music on special nights, and one regular mentions free salsa lessons on Fridays. It's handy for families, with high chairs, and dogs are allowed too. Parking is easy, with a free car park and street parking nearby. The only real complaint is that on busy summer days it can take a few minutes to grab a table, so be patient or come a bit earlier.