Eating out in Punta Gorda is an experience not to be missed. Many restaurants are on the seafront offering magnificent views of the inter-coastal waters. Fishermens Village is well worth a visit. With over 30 shops, restaurants and services, a resort and marina, a military museum, plus frequent special events, it’s a perfect place to come for a day of shopping. It is a pier or esplanade and as well as containing ‘The Captain’s Table’ Restaurant and ‘Village Fish Market and Restaurant’ it also has a great many interesting shops. Check out ‘Salty Paws’ and ‘Laff Out Loud’.
Just up the Tamiami Trail from our house is ‘Phil’s 41’. All the locals use it because of its friendly atmosphere and its high standard of cuisine at a reasonable price.
In downtown Punta Gorda two restaurants stand out. ‘River City Grill’ and ‘The Perfect Caper’. The former is definitely American and the latter is essentially French. Apart from one MacDonalds restaurant which has crept into Punta Gorda most restaurants are owner run.
The adjacent Port Charlotte does have a few chain restaurants but on the whole there are a very large number of unique eateries providing an enormous choice. We have our personal favorites which are listed below but don’t be misled into believing that these are the only restaurants worth visiting.
Our Favorites
The Captain’s Table
The Captain’s Table
1200 W Retta Esplanade at Fishermens Village
Tel: (941) 637-1177
Village Fish Market & Restaurant
Village Fish Market and Restaurant
1200 W Retta Espalanade at Fishermens Village
Tel: (941) 639-7959
There are Thirty four golf courses near Punta Gorda most importantly eight are in Punta Gorda. The rest are within 20 miles of Punta Gorda, They include 23 public, 1 municipal and 10 private courses.
18 holes over 3,180 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
29201 Jones Loop Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950-8302
(800) 579-6191 4 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 4,525 yards with a par of 62 (Public)
26200 Stillwater Cir
Punta Gorda, FL 33955-4731
(941) 639-5440 4 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 6,045 yards with a par of 70 (Public)
1260 San Cristobal Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33983-6238
(941) 625-6911 5 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 3,176 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
24000 Rampart Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33980-2738
(941) 625-0680 6 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 6,754 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
22400 Gleneagles Ter
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5628
(941) 625-4109 7 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 7,001 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
13625 SW Kingsway Cir
Lake Suzy, FL 34269-8731
(941) 625-8898 8 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 1,899 yards with a par of 29 (Public)
24315 Vincent Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33955-4696
(941) 637-1577 12 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 1,810 yards with a par of 30 (Public)
24315 Vincent Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33955-4696
(941) 637-1577 12 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 2,116 yards with a par of 31 (Public)
24315 Vincent Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33955-4696
(941) 637-1577 12 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 7,265 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
3501 Avenida del Vera
North Fort Myers, FL 33917-8120
(239) 652-0102 13 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 3,000 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
19371 N Tamiami Trl
North Fort Myers, FL 33903-1246
(239) 731-5220 14 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 2,155 yards with a par of 30 (Public)
18621 N Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33903-1308
(239) 731-7814 14 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 1,947 yards with a par of 30 (Public)
18621 N Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33903-1308
(239) 731-7814 14 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 6,938 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
4100 Riverwood Dr
Port Charlotte, FL 33953-5655
(941) 764-6661 15 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
Golf Course More Than 15 Miles Away From Punta Gorda
18 holes over 3,641 yards with a par of 59 (Public)
12455 S Access Rd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981-6206
(941) 697-3900 16 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 3,279 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
3410 Clubview Dr
North Fort Myers, FL 33917-2007
(239) 731-0101 16 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 6,681 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
5456 Greenwood Ave
North Port, FL 34287-3107
(941) 426-4883 16 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
Golf Courses More than 16 Miles Away From Punta Gorda
9 holes over 3,373 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
5301 Heron Creek Blvd
North Port, FL 34287-2342
(800) 877-1433 17 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 3,418 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
5301 Heron Creek Blvd
North Port, FL 34287-2342
(800) 877-1433 17 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 3,365 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
5301 Heron Creek Blvd
North Port, FL 34287-2342
(800) 877-1433 17 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 3,010 yards with a par of 60 (Private)
9151 Littleton Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33903-2633
(239) 995-5434 17 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 6,623 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
1800 NW 28th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33993-3721
(239) 573-3100 17 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
Golf Courses More Than 17 Miles Away From Punta Gorda
9 holes over 3,552 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
20 White Marsh Rd
Rotonda West, FL 33947-2181
(941) 698-0918 18 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 3,551 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
20 White Marsh Rd
Rotonda West, FL 33947-2181
(941) 698-0918 18 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
9 holes over 3,575 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
20 White Marsh Rd
Rotonda West, FL 33947-2181
(941) 698-0918 18 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
18 holes over 6,577 yards with a par of 71 (Private)
13111 Gasparilla Rd
Placida, FL 33946-2164
(941) 697-0830 19 miles from the center of Punta Gorda.
Zenia Boulevard. – Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre.
W : www.zeniaboulevard.es
Situated approximately 15 minutes away by car, this shopping centre offers it all and is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe.
Visit the website for more information, opening times and events being held in the Evening during the summer months.
Habaneras Shopping Centre.
CV-905 – Torrevieja (next to Carrefour).
W : www.habaneras.es
San Miguel de Salinas is located just inland on the Southern Costa Blanca, Spain. It is not a busy tourist resort but it is a busy little town all the year round and it has attracted a lot of expats. The population is approximately 50:50 Expats to Spanish. Both are equally well catered for and appear to have integrated well. It is close to the busy tourist resorts by the sea like Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura.
Beaches
The closest beaches are at La Zenia, Playa Flamenca and Torrevieja. There is also a salt lake ‘La Laguna Salada Torrevieja’ offering walks and bird watching. The nearest beaches of Torrevieja are a ten minute drive away – 20km of beaches, a promenade, bars and restaurants. Torrevieja is also home to the two water parks listed below.
Golf
Las Ramblas, Villamartin and Campoamor are all less than 15 minutes drive away.
International School
Phoenix International School is 5 minutes walk away from the villa. Established in 2001 it follows the British National Curriculum and offers A level and BTEC courses.
Fiestas
Two major festivals take place every year. The Feria festival occurs in August and the San Miguel fiesta takes place in September.
Tourist Office
San Miguel de Salinas Tourist Office is located at Plaza Juan Carlos, 1, 03193, San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante. Telephone: +34 966 723 466
Email: sanmiguel@touristinfo.net
There are so many things to do in San miguel that the list below is just a few of them.
Zenia Park – Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre.
W : www.zeniaboulevard.es
Situated in the Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre, Zenia Park offers lots to keep your little ones entertained.
Opening hours are Mon – Thurs : 12:00 – 21:00
Fri, Sat & Sun : 12:00 – 22:00.
Visit the website for more information and special promotional offers and vouchers. (Click on Leisure and restaurants, click on leisure and then click on the Zenia Park Logo).
Go Karts – Orihuela Costa
T : (0034) 965 328 0369
E : correo@gokartsorihuelacosta.com
W : www.gokartsorihuelacosta.com
Situated along the N332 on the way to Torrevieja, Go Karts
Orihuela offer not only Go Karting for all ages but also a play area, trampolines and quad biking. Visit their webpage for more details, offers and opening times.
Mini Golf – La Mosca
T : (0034) 646 666 287
E : info@minigolflamosca.com
W : www.minigolflamosca.com
Situated along the N332 (close to the Go Karts) at the La Mosca Centre. Visit their website for information on fees, offers and opening times.
Fun Fair – Torrevieja
The fun fair is set in the heart of Torrevieja. Parking can be found behind the fair, by travelling along the sea front towards the Marinas. The Fun Fair is usually open during the high season only.
Bowling – Ozone Bowling, Torrevieja
W : www.ozonebowling.com
T : (0034) 965 705 882
E : ozonetorrevieja@ozoneocio.com
Situated just over the road from the Habaneras Shopping Centre. This place offers bowling and an amusement arcade.
Visit their website for more information, opening times, and special offers. (click on the link for Ozone Torrevieja).
Situated in La Siesta just a stones throw away from Torrevieja on the CV-905. This water park will provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Visit the website for more information, special promotional offers and opening times.
Aquopolis – Torrevieja.
W : www.torrevieja.aquopolis.es
Situated in Torrevieja (near Iceland) this is the larger of the two local water parks and offers something for all ages.
Visit their webpage for more details on offers and opening times. You can book your tickets online to avoid cueing in the hot summer sunshine.
Rio Safari – Elche
T : (0034) 966 638 288
W : www.riosafari.com
Situated along the N332 (close to Santa Pola) the Rio Safari is well worth a visit. It has something for the whole family to enjoy even Go Karts and a Swimming pool!
Visit the webpage to get directions and book tickets.
Tabarca Island
This is a beautiful local island and is a protected marine reserve and well worth a day trip taking the boat from Torrevieja or Santa Pola. No need to book just turn up at the port as boats leave every hour and there are plenty of operators to chose from. This is useful website on the island : www.alicanteturismo.com click on “discover” & then “tabarca Island.”
Dining out around San Miguel de Salinas is always a problem because we are spoiled for choice. There are so many good restaurants in the area. Spanish, English and Ethnic eateries abound all of them offering something different.
The Castillo de Conesa surprisingly is an old brick works but it looks just like a castle now and as well as being a restaurant it is also one of the favourite wedding venues. It is outstanding in both value for money and standard of cuisine.
Well worth a visit. If its Sunday lunch that you’re after, Market St restaurant is a favourite amongst the Brits. Most visitors say that they were given too much to eat.
If its genuine Spanish cuisine that you want then Restaurant Dona Isabel is the place to go. For Tapas, Casa Antonio or La Cueva de Tia Ramblera are the places to go.
We have also listed the markets and their days because they are great places to get fresh food.
Markets
Wednesday – San Miguel de Salinas
Thursday – Cabo Roig
Friday – Torrevieja.
Saturday – Playa Flamenca
Local Restaurants
Castillo de Conesa – (0034) 966 194 200 – Open 9am – 12am
Phoenix Nights – Bar and Restaurant 5 mins. walk away.
Restaurants in San Miguel de Salinas
Market St. – (0034) 966 723 965 – Great cocktails, very good Sunday lunch Las Cuevas – (0034) 966 723 432 – Open 5pm-10pm. Closed Mondays Restaurante Manisha – (0034) 965 720 617 – Indian. Open 12–12pm,5–12am Casa Antonio – (0034) 965 720 516. Tapas Bar. Open 9am–4pm, 7pm–12pm Meson El Prado – (0034) 966 723 241. Open 1pm-3:30pm, 7pm-10:30pm La Cueva de Tia Ramblera – (0034) 600 001 117. Tapas Bar. Open 12-10pm Meson Rincon de Paco – (0034) 966 723 03.. Open 9am–12am The New Tavern –Bar and Restaurant. Cash only, Carvery on a Sunday Restaurante Dona Isabel – (0034) 965 720 848. Open 1-4pm, 7-10:45pm
Gran China – (0034) 966 723 461. Open 12-11pm. La Spiga d’Oro– (0034) 966 843 454. Italian. Open 12-3:30pm, 7-10:30pm.
Restaurants in the Cabo Roig Strip
Steak, Fish, Pasta and Menu Del Dia / noche : Numbar 5 – (0034) 635 37 36 79. Indian Food to eat in or take away :
Shalkira II – (0034) 965 322 811.
Italian food: Italian Affair – (0034) 965 322 649. Puccinis – (0034) 965 323 033.Pub Grub :
Golf Courses Near Punta Gorda
