Restaurante Marea Alta

Restaurante Marea Alta is a restaurant in El Cotillo, Fuerteventura, built around a mixed menu of tapas, seafood, meat, vegetarian dishes and drinks. Its approach combines familiar Spanish flavours with a broad selection of contemporary restaurant staples, making the menu suitable for meals based around sharing or for diners looking for a more substantial main course.

The tapas section includes several Spanish favourites, with options such as croquettes, papas arrugadas with mojo, fried anchovies, garlic prawns and local cheese. Salads, carpaccio, chickpeas with couscous, baked provolone and boards of Canarian cheeses or mixed cured meats provide further choice for sharing. The menu’s emphasis on local goods is particularly visible in its use of Canarian cheeses and traditional island accompaniments.

Fish and meat both have a clear place among the main courses. Fish dishes include grilled tuna and salmon, while meat choices range from a pork milanesa to a sirloin steak and a house burger. Vegetarian diners can choose from dishes such as mushroom and truffle cannelloni, and the menu identifies vegetarian and vegan options. The range gives mixed groups the chance to order different styles of food without following a single cuisine or format.

Drinks form an important part of the offering. Restaurante Marea Alta serves draught and bottled beers, including a local craft option, as well as sangria, Aperol Spritz, mojitos and other cocktails. The wine list covers white, rosé and red wines from several Spanish regions, with bottles and some wines by the glass. Canarian selections include wines from Lanzarote, La Palma and Tenerife, adding an island dimension to the drinks menu. Cava and Champagne are also available for occasions that call for sparkling wine.

Desserts follow a familiar European and Spanish direction, with chocolate fondant, panna cotta and crema catalana among the choices. The overall style is straightforward and flexible, working for a relaxed tapas stop, a meal shared between friends or a dinner where different preferences need to be accommodated. Located on C. 3 de Abril de 1979 in El Cotillo, the restaurant forms part of the village’s food and drink scene and suits diners seeking a menu that brings together Spanish ingredients, Canarian products and broadly accessible dishes.