Garlochi bar sign over entrance in tiles.

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El Garlochi

El Centro & El Arenal


There are few weirder places to drink than this baroque temple of kitsch. Decked out in ultra-camp religious decor, it's dedicated entirely to the iconography, smells and sounds of the Semana Santa (Holy Week). To get in the mood, try the signature cocktail, a Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ), made from grenadine, sparkling wine and whisky.


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