Five stars for food, five stars for scenery, five stars for service, and five stars for just being there.
I'd heard about Cap de Creus from the owner of my vacation rental in Roses so decided to take a drive through the beautiful scenery along the coast. As you approach on the winding road with a steady view of the sea, there are beautiful olive orchards along the hillsides and occasional views down to the coastline, but the highlight is that final view of the Cap de Creus lighthouse on the top of a mountain. Parking is easy, and there are many beautiful views for photographs, then you're given two choices: the restaurant or the bar, which are separate buildings but nearby. I chose the the bar and ordered an Estrella beer while I looked at the menu. It was quite windy so I decided to go inside to eat. The menu had a lot of choices but since I'd eaten lunch just a few hours before, i wasn't super hungry. Still, I ordered the butifarra, which is a traditional Catalan sausage served with white beans. Wow, it was sooooo good! Flavors like I haven't tasted in sausage and matched perfectly with the mild white beans. I also ordered a small plate of ham and vegetables with some bread, which were also delicious and a nice complement to the other flavors.
The service was friendly and very patient as I looked over the menu, which was available in English, and asked questions.
While this was just one delicious meal among many during this trip, it was memorable because of the incredible views and atmosphere. I'd love another plate of that butifarra right now! read more