If you've ever searched for a proper breakfast buffet in Torrevieja, you've probably noticed the same thing as we have – there are surprisingly few to choose from.

Torrevieja is home to hundreds of cafés, bars and restaurants serving everything from traditional Spanish breakfasts to full English breakfasts, freshly baked pastries and excellent coffee. There is certainly no shortage of places to enjoy breakfast.

However, when it comes to a genuine all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet that's open to everyone, the options are surprisingly limited.

One of the Most Common Questions We Receive

At TorreviejaPlus, one question comes up time and time again from tourists planning their holiday or people who have recently arrived in the area: "Where can we find a really good breakfast buffet in Torrevieja?"

Unfortunately, there aren't many places we can recommend. For a city that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, that's quite surprising. Many visitors expect to find at least a handful of quality breakfast buffets, similar to those available in other popular holiday destinations across Europe.

Why Is It Like This?

There are probably several reasons. Spain has a very different breakfast culture compared to countries such as the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany and the Netherlands. Traditionally, breakfast is a relatively simple meal consisting of coffee, toast with tomato or olive oil, a pastry, or perhaps a small sandwich. Many locals stop at their neighbourhood café for a quick breakfast before work rather than spending an hour enjoying a large buffet.

Running a breakfast buffet is also much more expensive than operating a traditional café. It requires more staff, larger kitchen facilities, constant replenishment of fresh food and enough customers every morning to make it financially worthwhile. Because of this, many hotels choose to offer breakfast buffets exclusively for their own guests instead of opening them to the general public.

But Torrevieja Has Changed

While the traditional Spanish breakfast culture remains, Torrevieja itself has changed enormously over the past two decades. Today, the city is one of Spain's most international destinations. Residents and visitors from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France and many other countries spend weeks or months here every year.

Many of them are accustomed to starting their day with a generous breakfast buffet featuring fresh bread, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, cheeses, fruit, yoghurt, cereals, pancakes, juices and freshly brewed coffee. For many visitors, breakfast isn't simply about eating—it's part of the holiday experience.

A Growing Demand

The growing number of enquiries we receive at TorreviejaPlus suggests that demand certainly exists. Visitors regularly ask where they can enjoy a quality breakfast buffet without having to book a hotel room. Families looking for a relaxed morning, groups of friends meeting before heading to the beach and couples wanting to enjoy a leisurely breakfast all seem to be searching for the same thing. It's a request that appears throughout the year, not only during the busy summer season.

As Torrevieja continues to attract more international visitors, it's understandable why so many people expect this type of dining experience to be more widely available.

More Than Just Breakfast

A quality breakfast buffet isn't just about food. It's about sitting together without rushing. It's about everyone finding something they enjoy without having to order individually. Children can choose pancakes and fruit, while adults can enjoy eggs, cheeses, fresh bread or healthier options. Good coffee, fresh orange juice and a relaxed atmosphere complete the experience.

In many countries across Northern Europe, breakfast buffets have become popular weekend destinations. Families meet for breakfast before shopping. Friends gather before heading out for the day. Tourists often begin their holiday mornings with a leisurely buffet that sets the tone for the rest of the day.

It's an experience that many people continue looking for when they visit Torrevieja.

A Missed Opportunity for Torrevieja

With so many international residents and visitors, it feels like Torrevieja is missing an opportunity. The city already has an excellent restaurant scene, fantastic cafés and countless places serving great food throughout the day. But dedicated breakfast buffet venues that welcome everyone—not just hotel guests—remain surprisingly rare. Perhaps the demand has simply been underestimated.

From the enquiries we receive at TorreviejaPlus, it's clear that breakfast buffets are something many visitors actively search for before and during their stay. It's one of those services people often assume will be easy to find in a popular coastal resort, only to discover that the options are limited. This could represent an interesting opportunity for the right business.

A modern breakfast buffet offering high-quality ingredients, fresh bread, hot dishes, healthy options and excellent coffee could easily become a popular meeting place for both locals and visitors. It wouldn't replace the traditional Spanish cafés that are part of the city's charm. Instead, it would complement them by offering something different for those looking for a more extensive breakfast experience.

As Torrevieja continues to grow as an international destination, the demand for new concepts grows with it. A welcoming breakfast buffet could become more than just somewhere to eat—it could become a place where people meet, relax and begin their day together. Perhaps it's only a matter of time before someone recognises the opportunity and creates the breakfast destination that so many visitors have been searching for.