An awful lot of thought and money has gone into the refurbishment of this bar, right down to the bright signage that immediately catches your eye, quite possibly why it’s one of the busiest bars in the area.This bar has an extremely well equipped kitchen that can cater for any type of cuisine; it is extremely popular with the large Finnish population as well as other nationalities that currently inhabit Arroyo´s very cosmopolitan community.

The owner of the bar currently has an ongoing contract with the Town Hall to provide sandwiches to all the municipal staff in Arroyo de la Miel.  This is something that could be passed on to the new owners should they wish to undertake it.

The present owner has enjoyed running this bar for 12 years, but now feels that it is time to take a break and retire.

The current owner has recently spent over 3000€ on a new, top of the range, electronic extractor and the premises is very tastefully furnished and decorated.  Anyone taking over could literally turn the key and start trading.  The geographical situation of the business ensures an all year round trade as it benefits from both locals and tourists alike.

There is seating available for 24 people on the terrace and for more than 30 inside, ample space for any restaurant. Priced to sell, this business really is worth a look!

This bar is well equipped and currently offers tapas during the day, although this could be increased as it does have a kitchen licence, which with a little imagination could encourage an exciting and varied menu.

The premises has a full awning and currently caters for 30 people both inside and out.  This is a very popular bar and the current owner offers it at a reasonable price.  Reluctant sale due to migration.

This bar has enormous untapped potential as the current owner does not offer food.  This is a good sized bar, with an extremely large kitchen for its size.

Although the bar does not have extraction at present, it would be possible to have it fitted which would increase the food potential tenfold.

This business is surrounded by residential apartments and is also opposite one of the main streets leading to the beach, so passing trade is pretty much constant.  Currently the premises closes at 7pm but has licensing hours until 2am on weekdays and 3am on weekends should the new owners wish to maximize on their investment.

The present owners have created a warm and relaxed atmosphere that immediately puts their customers at ease. They have an extremely varied menu, serving breakfasts, burgers and a wide variety of sandwiches, ideal whether ordering to eat in or take away.

This café is located in close proximity to a very popular hotel and because of this the business benefits from both local and tourist trade. This business is surrounded by other very popular Spanish bar/restaurants which bring an influx of customers every weekend. In addition to this the cafe is situated in one of the very few streets which are closed off for the horses during Feria week, which makes for an incredibly busy time!

This cafe would be ideal for any couple or even one person and is currently only open during the day which therefore gives it even more potential should the new owners wish to remain open later.

This is a reluctant sale due to other work commitments.

This bar has underone extensive refurbishment to a very high standard and exudes a relaxed lounge atmosphere which makes customers want to stay all night!  The equipment level of this bar is second to none.  It has been fitted with integral sound system, professional disco lighting, projector screen TV, as well as two additional TV’s built in above the bar serving area.  This area also has glass fronted displays and all stainless steel fridge units and bar.  From entering this premises one feels that no expense has been spared to create a true quality feeling.

This bar is located in an extremely busy area surrounded by bars and restaurants which makes it the perfect place to chill out after a meal. Although the bar currently opens at 9pm it is licensed to be open all day. There is a large storage area behind the dance floor which is currently used as storage and office space, however this could very easily be turned into a kitchen area to enable the new owners to serve snacks and maximise the already enormous potential of this business.

This business is priced to sell and is definitely worth a look!

I am not going to insult myself, I am not a stupid man, I knew it was going to be warm and I timed my emigration from my birthplace so that I wouldn’t arrive in the middle of summer, to give me time to acclimatise in my new home. And using the familiar words of doom from a certain Mr Jeremy Clarkson, I set off to Spain thinking, ‘How hard can it be?’

I arrived in Fuengirola in Early April and set to work in my new bar. Within 48 hours I was quite prepared to send all long trousers and anything with long sleeves to the local charity shop as I was convinced that I would never need them again. My leather jacket would be an item of my past, a relic to tell my grandchildren about!

Also with the heat came dehydration, sunburn, headaches, lack of sleep, mosquito bites (with a newly discovered allergy to them) and a generally miserable person, and if it hadn´t been for some good advice from a local, my tenure in Spain may have been dramatically cut short.

First and foremost, drink a minimum of five pints of water a day in the height of summer. Beer is also a fluid but alcohol can also dehydrate you and have a reverse effect. The simple test for whether you need more fluids is simple. How many times have you peed today??? You should be going the same as you were in your home country. If you find yourself going only once a day, you are in serious danger of being dehydrated. Another telltale sign is increased frequency of hangover style headaches. The water in Spain has improved greatly over the last ten years or so and despite the many urban myths, it is absolutely fine to drink. In some areas it can taste quite metallic, but even then, bottled water is cheap and plentiful (some shops sell a five litre bottle for as little as 23 cents).

Nowadays, there is no excuse for sunburn. There are so many suntan lotions available and you should introduce yourself gradually to the tanning rays. Don’t sit out too long, wear the right factor and if you are swimming as well, remember to re-apply regularly. Sunburn is painful, and so easily avoided.

Nothing will ruin your time in the summer more than a lack of sleep. The simplest solution will cost you from 30€ at the local ferreteria (DIY shop) and will take the most amateur of DIY enthusiasts about 30 minutes to install. A ceiling fan. If you go to bed with it set onto its lowest setting, the sensation of that circulation of air, will be the equivalent of dropping the air temperature by about ten centigrade. This was one of the biggest improvements in my life here. After this was fitted, I slept like a baby.

I was horrified to find my left arm swollen like a balloon as I awoke one morning and a swift visit to the hospital revealed that I had an allergy to mosquitoes. Not very good news! However, another simple piece of advice was to take an antihistamine tablet each day as a precaution. I was still being bitten but the redness and swelling was at a minimum. A secondary snippet from a local was to buy some citronella patches from the supermarket which are applied to pulse points and repel the mosquitoes. Nowadays, I suffer very few bites.

Another good bit of advice to repel all flies, especially when dining ‘al fresco’ is to spray the table with insect repellent.

As we get older, whether we admit it or not, our bodies are more resilient to change and a dramatic change in climate is difficult to say the least. August on the Costa Del Sol is bloody hot and even people who have lived here all their lives can find it an uncomfortable heat and keep themselves in the shade wherever possible. This aside, I am happy to confirm that this 43 year old has found that with each passing year, the heat has become, not only bearable, but more than a little enjoyable.

Our winter here now feels cold. My jeans, sweaters and everything warm gets worn plenty at that time and I still get to wear my favourite leather jacket!

As I write this, it is July, the sun is shining and beloved is just taking an ice filled jug of Sangria down to the pool edge. I must apologise for ending early on this piece but I think the best piece of advice I can give is to come and try it for yourself, Spain that is, not my Sangria!

Cheers!

Opening onto a terrace at either end of the bar, it benefits from a delightful through breeze which adds to the light and airy feel afforded to the clients.

The kitchen is of a reasonable size and has been very carefully laid out to make it very efficient. An excellent breakfast trade and a complete and popular menu makes this a busy bar with locals and repeat tourist clientele. The current owners have been instrumental in the success and it shows with a plaque on the wall for runners up in the friendliest bars competition!

Overall, this bar exudes a great family feel, is easily run by two people and with the goodwill of the previous owners, is a springboard to a very successful business. Very low price considering its location. We strongly recommend an early viewing.

***NOTE*** Unusually, this bar also has an apartment available above it. This is a very nice 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and more details are available upon request. The apartment is not a compulsory rental with the bar, but could be desirable to certain buyers.

This bar comes with a complete kitchen licence and currently serves food all day. The kitchen is well equipped and has an extra mezzanine storage area above.

The current owner has had Sky installed in order that his customers won’t miss any of the major sporting events and will be more than happy to introduce the new owners to his current supplier.

The terrace has a new awning with door in order that it can be used all year round, although with the 300+ days of sunshine per year that we get here on the coast it is not often that it would be needed!

This bar would need little or no effort in order to start trading immediately.

This bar has the advantage of two terraces and in turn two entrances; one from a very busy principal street and the other from a very popular square which is surrounded by pedestrian walkway and children’s playground. Another advantage given its geographical situation is that come summer or winter there is always one terrace basking in sunshine while the other offers the often much needed shade.

This business comes complete with full bar and kitchen licence and currently offers a Breakfast/Lunch Menu and then an Evening Meal Menu later in the day. Benalmadena is a very cosmopolitan town. These premises are located in good proximity to the main square in Benalmadena where all major Local, National and International events are held.

This is the sort of business that you could collect the keys and start trading immediately, ideal for any couple or family.