Alicante is a destination that has it all: sun, beach, history and, of course, a gastronomy that reflects the essence of the Mediterranean. If you want to enjoy the city like a true local, there is nothing better than walking its streets in search of the most authentic flavors. From the emblematic tapas to the famous rice dishes, every bite is an invitation to discover the culture and tradition of the Costa Blanca.
In this guide, we will take you through the best gastronomic routes in Alicante, highlighting the most representative dishes and the restaurants where you can taste them.
In this guide, we will take you through the best gastronomic routes in Alicante, highlighting the most representative dishes and the restaurants where you can taste them.
1. Rice Route: The Taste of the Mediterranean
If there is one dish that defines Alicante’s cuisine, it is rice. Far from the typical Valencian paella, Alicante has its own rice tradition, with recipes that combine products from the sea and the land.
📍 Essential stops:
-Dársena Restaurant – Specialising in rice dishes with seafood and the emblematic arroz a banda.
-Nou Manolín – One of the most traditional, famous for its senyoret rice.
-Racó del Plá – Winner of awards for its rice with crust, a delicacy with egg au gratin.
-Nou Manolín – One of the most traditional, famous for its senyoret rice.
-Racó del Plá – Winner of awards for its rice with crust, a delicacy with egg au gratin.
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