In Altet, right under the flight path into Alicante Airport, you will find a bar that has survived pretty much intact since the days of the Civil War. In fact, Gran Bar Pomares dates back to the late 1920's and is a really atmospheric reminder of those days. The dark interior is cool and quiet on a hot sunny day and a great place to escape the heat. With a few dishes of tapas and a large glass of tinto there are few places I know that are more relaxing whilst conjuring up a timeless feel of the days gone by. I like to think that this would have been a meeting place in the days of the Republic when this whole area was loyal to the Government right to the end and remained staunch in its opposition to Franco and his coup. One warning, the opening hours, particularly during the winter months, can be a bit eratic but if you turn up and its closed, as I have, there are plenty of other fine bars and restaraunts in the small town of Altet.
Friday, 17 April 2015
Gran Bar Pomares Altet - a trip back in time
In Altet, right under the flight path into Alicante Airport, you will find a bar that has survived pretty much intact since the days of the Civil War. In fact, Gran Bar Pomares dates back to the late 1920's and is a really atmospheric reminder of those days. The dark interior is cool and quiet on a hot sunny day and a great place to escape the heat. With a few dishes of tapas and a large glass of tinto there are few places I know that are more relaxing whilst conjuring up a timeless feel of the days gone by. I like to think that this would have been a meeting place in the days of the Republic when this whole area was loyal to the Government right to the end and remained staunch in its opposition to Franco and his coup. One warning, the opening hours, particularly during the winter months, can be a bit eratic but if you turn up and its closed, as I have, there are plenty of other fine bars and restaraunts in the small town of Altet.
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