Much more than just a restaurant on the beach, Beso Beach Formentera has been recognized at the Tapas Best Chiringuito 2026 awards, the distinction with which Tapas Magazine honors, each summer, those establishments that have succeeded in transforming the seaside dining experience into an authentic way of experiencing the summer.
Located in the heart of the Ses Salines Natural Park, a Biosphere Reserve, Beso Beach enjoys one of the most impressive locations in Formentera. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, white sand, and the unmistakable Mediterranean landscape, this beach club has become one of the island’s must-visit spots for those looking to combine high-quality cuisine, music, and long, leisurely conversations by the sea after dinner.
Behind the project is Basque entrepreneur Rafa Viar, the driving force behind a brand that has successfully exported the spirit of Formentera to other destinations without losing the essence with which it began. At Beso Beach, hospitality, cuisine, and ambiance are part of the same experience, where time seems to stand still between meals, cocktails, and sunsets.
The culinary concept focuses on a fusion of Basque and Mediterranean cuisine, always using ingredients as the starting point. Fish, rice, meat, and carefully selected local products take center stage on a menu that prioritizes locally sourced ingredients and cooking methods that preserve the original flavor of each component.
Among the most iconic dishes are the rice dishes and fresh fish, which have become some of the restaurant’s must-try dishes and are designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace, with the Mediterranean practically at your feet.
But Beso Beach is much more than just food. The music, the cocktails, and the relaxed atmosphere that takes over the space every afternoon have turned this venue into one of the great icons of the Spanish summer: a place where celebration flows naturally and where every sunset brings together visitors from all over the world.
With this award at the Tapas Best Chiringuito 2026 awards, Beso Beach Formentera reaffirms its position as the undisputed benchmark for the Mediterranean summer, demonstrating that a beach bar can become a destination where cuisine, landscape, and lifestyle are in perfect harmony.