La Mar de Chola is part of the Chola family of restaurants that locals around Xàbia (Jávea) have loved for years, but this one sits right by the port with a slightly more refined, nikkei-style menu mixing Japanese precision with Peruvian flair. It’s the kind of place you wander into after a stroll along the marina, sit down with a glass of wine and end up ordering one dish after another because everything looks and tastes interesting.

You’ll find creative sushi and sashimi alongside ceviches and donburi bowls that reflect the best of both worlds, with fresh local fish and bold, subtle flavours.