La Tegala

Lanzarote


Opposite the church on Haría's pedestrianised boulevard, this laid-back, red-walled, wood-beamed cultural centre and tapas bar gets crammed on market days. Terrific local tapas and light bites like patatas arrugadas, fish croquettes, grilled octopus, Canarian cheeses and pumpkin soup are guzzled down with island wines. Open early for coffee and bocadillos, too.


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