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The Costa Blanca extends throughout the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, offering more than 200 kilometers of coastline with a great diversity of landscapes. From the wide sandy beaches of Benidorm to the hidden coves of Jávea and Altea, this region is a magnet for tourists looking for sun, sea and entertainment. It combines the bustle of its tourist centers with the tranquility of fishing villages and impressive natural landscapes. It is ideal for families, lovers of water sports, cyclists and those who enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and traditional festivals.
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Flavors of Costa Blanca
The gastronomy of the Costa Blanca focuses on the Mediterranean diet, with rice as the star dish, fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables from the Valencian garden.
Must-Try Dishes
Banda Rice
A soupy or dry rice cooked with fish and seafood broth, traditionally served apart from fish.
Valencian Paella
Although originally from Valencia, it is a very popular dish throughout the Community, with chicken, rabbit and vegetables.
Sailor Cauldron
A fish and rice stew, typical of the Tabarca and Santa Pola area, cooked in an iron cauldron.
Jijona and Alicante nougat
Christmas sweets based on almonds, honey and sugar, with designation of origin, produced in the interior of the province.
Fardel Coca
A salty empanada filled with minced meat and sausages, typical of the Marina Baixa area.
Typical Drinks
Alicante wine
Wines with designation of origin, including reds, whites and the famous Fondillón (rancio sweet wine).
Chufa horchata
A refreshing drink based on tigernut (tuber), water and sugar, typical of the Valencian Community, often accompanied by fartons.
Mistela
A sweet liqueur wine, typical of the Marina Alta, ideal for desserts.
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Culture
Good cultural offer in cities such as Alicante, Elche and Orihuela, with castles, museums and traditional festivals. Fewer internationally renowned art museums than the Côte d'Azur.
gastronomy
Excellent Mediterranean cuisine, with rice as the protagonist (paellas, rice dishes), fresh seafood and garden products. Very good value for money.
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Banda Rice
A soupy or dry rice cooked with fish and seafood broth, traditionally served apart from fish.
Valencian Paella
Although originally from Valencia, it is a very popular dish throughout the Community, with chicken, rabbit and vegetables.
Sailor Cauldron
A fish and rice stew, typical of the Tabarca and Santa Pola area, cooked in an iron cauldron.
Alicante wine
Wines with designation of origin, including reds, whites and the famous Fondillón (rancio sweet wine).
Artisan Ice Cream
The province of Alicante is famous for its ice cream, with many artisanal ice cream parlors and traditional flavors.
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