Copal: incense venerated since Antiquity, the resin of which comes from certain Central American trees. Used in certain religious rituals, its smoke is supposed to eliminate negative energies… A judiciously chosen name, to designate this rejuvenating bubble that is Copal Beach, which has also just opened the doors of its restaurant, whose menu bears the signature of the famous Colombian chef Juan Arbelaez!
Under the direction of Julien Manival, the Partouche group and tennis player Stan Wawrinka, Must Group is expanding its reach in Cannes with this establishment, previously called the 3.14 beach.
A hacienda with its feet in the sand
Sweet scents of copal, facades coated with pink lime where branches of bougainvillea and suspensions of colorful peppers intermingle, all decorated with terracotta pottery and enhanced by a fountain with blue and white mosaics welcoming the visitor to the entry, the illusion is perfect: we find ourselves in a hacienda with our feet in the sand, between Mexico, Colombia or Panama… A dream of distant horizons, to let it infuse, curled up in one of the 160 deckchairs in warm colors oriented towards the Mare Nostrum. Or seated on the terrace under light sails, where you can enjoy shared cuisine in this bohemian-chic atmosphere, where excellence is essential.
Salad of multicolored tomatoes from our gardens enhanced with salmorejo vinaigrette (a vinaigrette inspired by Spanish soup, finely garlic), halloumi à la plancha and tuna, beef or shitake tartare tacos highlight products from here and elsewhere all by revisiting classics of South American cuisine.
Fabulous octopus in the flame
On the sea side, the fabulous octopus a la flame (cooked on the barbecue for an exquisite smoky taste), the marinated king crab, the carpaccio of scampi with caviar or the ceviche leche de tigre (a marinade of Peruvian ceviche with lemon and chili pepper) enhance the treasures of the abyss in one version caliente. As well as on the land side, lamb shoulder to share, pata negra iberico, Argentinian or Aubrac meats. We also recommend, on the sweet side, the Tropico passion, Juan Arbelaez’s signature dessert, the grilled pineapple with cactus and lemon ice cream, or the creamy chocolate, to accompany for example a Peru coffee, fruity and elegant.
An exceptional sensory experience.
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Copal Beach. 63 Boulevard de la Croisette. Average price from 50 euros. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and until 1 a.m. from July 4.
Rens. 04.93.94.25.43. or on www.copal-beach.com
