Food and drink
The Costa Blanca kitchen is all about rice, fresh fish and sharing. Rice is traditionally a lunch dish here.
Rice dishes
Try the real paella valenciana from the Valencia region with classic ingredients, plus arroz a banda, arroz negro and fideua (noodles instead of rice).
Tapas and raciones
Share patatas bravas, croquetas, gambas al ajillo, tortilla espanola, jamon, boquerones and pulpo. Going bar to bar (tapear) is a lovely habit.
Local specialities
The Costa Blanca has its own regional dishes with fish, vegetables and olive oil. Ask a local bar for the day's speciality.
Sweet
Turron, the classic almond nougat, comes from Jijona in the region. There is also local pastry and delicious ice cream.
Where to taste it
Look for local bars and eateries away from the tourist squares; the weekday menú del dÃa is a great-value, complete lunch. See also the Drinks page.
Get in touch
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