Originally – and officially – a chiringuito (beach bar), Guayaba has grown into much more than that. No, it’s not a swanky beach club pumping out the tunes and serving chilled sushi either. Guayaba enjoys a great beachfront setting close to the San Pedro seaside promenade, but it’s above all an easy-going, laid-back family venue that welcomes a very loyal mix of local and tourist clientele of all nationalities during the extended summer season.
Endowed with open sea views in a cosy setting, Guayaba is all about charm, good value and a great atmosphere where people of all ages feel at home. The fare is traditional and pleasing, the drinks well-priced and it’s enduring popularity is down to the fact that this is the kind of no-nonsense place you don’t have to plan to go to. It may pay to call in advance to check if there are any spots free, but Guayaba does seat a fair number of people and there’s also a tapas and bar section where you can wait for a table or settle down for the afternoon or evening.
Perfect for those occasions when you’re not looking for trendy or über-fashionable, this is the kind of beachside venue that used to be typical on the Spanish coast but is fast becoming an endangered species.