High-altitude restaurants in Spain, eat in style!

From above and with perspective, everything knows better in the hospitality industry …

Few places are more attractive for lunch or dinner than the roofs, balconies and terraces of buildings. If, in addition, the restaurants are among the most important monuments in Spain or very close to them, the experience will go from being perfect to unsurpassed.

Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia are just some of the Spanish cities endowed with unforgettable ‘high-rise restaurants’. On this occasion, we are talking about 10 spectacular establishments to enjoy with all your senses. You are sure to love them!

There is life beyond the Roof of the Circle

When you think of Spanish restaurants famous for being located in the highest areas of the buildings that house them, it is inevitable that the mind travels directly to the terrace of the headquarters of the Circle of Fine Arts of Madrid.

Without missing one of the main claims of the springs and summers of the capital of Spain, in this article, we have preferred to highlight 2 authentic restaurants with wonderful views of Madrid:

• The Thyssen Viewpoint. It is located on the roof of the extension of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid. This cozy space has a restaurant that offers Mediterranean dishes in an elegant and avant-garde terrace overlooking the museum. Of course, it is only open from June to September.
• Space 33. It is located on the 33rd floor of Torre Espacio and is considered the highest restaurant in Spain. It is true that it combines one of the best views of the city and has a traditional market gastronomic offer.

In addition to these Madrid establishments, other important Spanish restaurants with views of representative monuments or streets are: 

• The Terrace of the Yandiola in Bilbao. It is difficult to find such a cozy and innovative terrace in the heart of Bilbao. For lovers of drinks and good views, it is a corner that is worth visiting.
• Eme Catedral Hotel in Seville. If you want to have the best views of the Giralda, nothing better than sitting on the terrace of the Hotel Eme. Drinks, cocktails and an attentive staff at all times will make this moment a unique experience.
• Ateneo Sky Bar Restaurant in Valencia. Located on the sixth floor of the Athenaeum, this space offers a varied gastronomic offer with Mediterranean cuisine menus, as well as the possibility of having stunning views of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Its chill out atmosphere will fascinate you from minute one.

Height and sea views, a perfect combination

• Dos Cielos restaurant in Barcelona. If you are passionate about haute cuisine and in love with Barcelona, ​​on the 24th floor of the Melià Barcelona Sky hotel you will find the culinary bet of the Javier and Sergio Torres brothers, a cuisine that will pleasantly surprise your palate.
• The Alaire terrace of the Condes de Barcelona hotel. This unique place is located on the 8th floor of the hotel overlooking La Pedrera and the Sagrada Familia. It is considered a nighttime reference and an essential meeting point.
• Coto del Águila in Vigo. Customers who come to this place will be fascinated by the views of the Vigo estuary, in addition to marveling at the traditional dishes that characterize this high-altitude restaurant.
• Parador de Gibralfaro in Malaga. Located on Mount Gibralfaro and in front of the Alcazaba, in this place you can glimpse the bay and the city with a unique perspective.
• Terrazas del Sauzal in Tenerife. This restaurant and bar-cafeteria is located in El Sauzal, a municipality belonging to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It has wonderful views of Mount Teide and the entire north coast of Tenerife. Without a doubt, a space that will leave you speechless.