Whether it’s a weekend or during the holidays, there’s nothing better than stretching out in bed without looking at the alarm clock or worrying about schedules. A perfect wake-up to recover from the routine and forget about the alarm clock. Of course, waking up later than usual, what happens with breakfast? If you are one of those people who do not forgive what is known as “the most important meal of the day” even though the clock indicates that it is closer to lunchtime, we propose an alternative, brunch.
But, what is brunch? The word brunch comes from the combination of the words breakfast and lunch. That is, a combination of those two meals between which you get up on a lazy day when your only concern is to rest or take a bath. A concept that has become fashionable in recent years and is gaining more and more followers.
This somewhat late breakfast is the ideal time to meet with family or friends, or also to enjoy with your partner when you are on vacation. An ideal option if, in addition, you want to take full advantage of the afternoon at the beach or practice some water sport before the sun sets.
The best cafes and restaurants for brunch in the area
There is no doubt that brunch is a perfect option for those very lazy vacation days when even deciding what to eat is a great effort. If there is something that cannot be missing in the brunch are the eggs benedict and the mimosa cocktails, two musts of the traditional brunch imported from the United States that you can also find in many Spanish brunches.
But to know well what a brunch is the best thing is that you look for some of the places in the area of La Manga and Cartagena to check it out for yourself. However, before enjoying a brunch in Cartagena, make sure that the place you have chosen offers the much-awaited brunch, and at what times and conditions it does so.
To enjoy this trend that has become so popular in recent years and try it with some of the essentials of Murcian gastronomy we invite you to know some options that you will find in the surroundings of La Manga del Mar Menor.
Madness Coffee
The first option we offer for your brunch in Cartagena is the specialty coffee place Madness Coffee, in Los Alcázares. It is true that Madness Coffee does not have a brunch schedule per se, but they offer breakfasts until 1 p.m. On its menu, you can find the essential eggs benedict that you can order in different ways (with salmon, York ham, bacon, and Serrano ham).
Madness Coffee also has a gourmet Benedictine menu and a premium Benedictine menu, so you can enjoy your eggs benedict with a good coffee, juice, and something sweet to complete your brunch. You can also find cocktails and other specialty coffees on its menu. The best part is that you don’t need a reservation if you come during breakfast hours.
Parador del Mar Menor
What could be better than a brunch? A brunch with sea views. The Parador del Mar Menor offers this opportunity, but keep in mind that it is not available every day. You have to be very aware of their social networks, as this is where they announce the dates when they are organized, how to reserve your spot, and the times and prices.
The brunch at the Parador del Mar Menor offers you the opportunity to enjoy a late breakfast with friends or family on the shores of the Mar Menor to combat the high temperatures. All their brunches include the essential eggs benedict and cocktails, but also local cheeses, freshly baked pastries… A real delight. Plus, they have options for children too.
La Manga Club
At La Manga Club, we are also fans of brunch, which is why we set out to create the most complete brunch in Cartagena and the best in La Manga del Mar Menor, so that everyone can find what they like the most. The brunch at La Manga Club costs 80 € per person (includes a welcome cocktail and house drinks, so you can start your experience on the right foot).
In the brunch at La Manga Club, you can enjoy the best brunch in the area featuring cut ham, tuna, seafood, paella, fideuá, sushi, salmon, vegetables, roast beef, and a salad bar among many other things. In addition, you can also find numerous dessert options such as pancakes, waffles, a chocolate fountain… You can enjoy this brunch at the restaurant Grand Buffet of the hotel by booking your spot online.
