The Old El Castillo (Partyda) Restaurant
Many years ago I had some extremely good evenings at what was called then "El Castillo" - on the main top road as you come on to La Marina urbanisation (fairly near the Petrol Station). It has since changed hands I believe, a few times and is now Partyda. This has now been shut for some considerable time. I believe the problem was that just one person complained about the noise from the entertainers and made it very difficult for any Owner to make a success of their business. This is such a shame because this Venue is most definitely one of the largest on the urbanisation inside and out. Outside was a lovely setting amongst the trees and there was even a dance floor. I would be very interested to hear if any plans are in operation for this Venue to re-open. Thank you
This, a couple of years ago, was about the best venue on the Urb where it was possible in the summer to sit outside and have a meal and be entertained. It was here on a Sunday night that Bella Luna used to play. I can even remember that the local Jazz band was on one night.
So thanks to one person who kept complaining and got away with it, we do not have this rather nice outside place to go to. Owners cannot make it pay The public like to sit outside in the summer - I'm sure that most of you would agree ?
It is also quite a large venue inside as well Daisy, where, in the main room, you can have many tables and chairs for dining, plus a good size dance floor. It used to get very full when the venue was called El Castillo.
I know I keep harping on about this,But we the residents and tax payers of La Marina can change these stupid draconian rules,that exist in la Marina,which are closind bar after bar,We have to shout and shout loud to tell the so called council that we do not wont to live in a place where one person can control the life of so many by just complaining and whether the complaint is valid or not the complainent will win every time.The council must make it clear to the police that unwarranted complaints must not be allowed to succeed.Yes noise late at night,can be a pain to many people and rightfully be sorted,but when the same one person is the only complainer common sense must come into play
thats becoming the problem on most of the urb, too many complainers, i say if they want a quiet life why buy a property on an urb?? life here is hard enough, but now its getting harder, too many bars and places shutting down, there will be nothing left at this rate!!!!!!
I still callit El Castillo too, it is still open, but for all kinds of dance lessons, various keep-fit classes ,line dancing etc.Sometimes they have party-nights, good fun, the bar is open then.
I go to the Zumba classes, exercise in disguise you should come along.Chris.
I didn't know they were open for dance lessons etc. but that doesn't interest me personally these days. What sort of party-nights do they have Chris, and do you know when the next one will be? We often stop outside to see if anything is being advertised for an evening out such as a meal and entertainment and we do not see anything. It would be good if there was something regular going on say over the weekend !
QueenBee,
I am with you on this one.