YOU step into the ancient boarding house, its gnarly rutted beams, pitted terracotta floors and faded old paintings taking you back at least a century. The enormous roaring fire and brasiers under the table enhance the mood. It’s incredible then to discover that the Caserio de San Benito is in fact little over a decade old, and the masterplan of easily one of Andalucia’s most creative businessmen. Part museum, part reclamation yard, part restaurant, this little piece of magic is one of the must-visits in Malaga province. And don´t worry about the food. You will not be disappointed. Antonio and his family are more than able in the culinary stakes.
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Spain's most evocative region finally has a restaurant culture of which to be proud. From mountain terraces to cave restaurants, from inventive fine dining to top-value venta offerings, Andalucia has it all.
Having worked on the Daily Mail and freelanced for other UK national newspapers, journalist Jon Clarke moved to Andalucia in 2003. While continuing to work as a travel writer he set up the region's first community newspaper, the Olive Press
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