Food destinations within easy reach of Benidorm, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Benidorm. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous forChocolate, from the Valor museum and factory to small makers such as Chocolates Pérez, and the afternoon fish auction
Villajoyosa, Benidorm's southern neighbour, has made chocolate since the 19th century: the Valor museum runs tours, and boats land fish at the port lonja.
Famous forTurrón de Xixona and Turrón de Alicante, and the Museo del Turrón at the El Lobo and 1880 factory
Xixona is the inland town that makes Spain's turrón, soft Xixona and hard Alicante almond nougat, and its Museo del Turrón stands beside a working factory.
Famous forMountain dishes: olleta de blat, stuffed peppers, rice with beans and turnips, minxo and sweet potato pastries
Guadalest, the castle village in the hills behind Benidorm, still cooks its mountain dishes: olleta de blat wheat stew, stuffed peppers and minxo.
Famous forThe Tuesday food market on Avenida de La Nucía and the whitewashed old town on its hill
Altea, just north of Benidorm, holds a Tuesday food market on Avenida de La Nucía, with fruit, cheese, bread and fresh produce below its hilltop old town.
Famous forNísperos (loquats) under the Callosa d'en Sarrià protected designation of origin
Callosa d'en Sarrià grows the Marina Baixa's loquats under their own protected designation of origin, a fruit picked in a short season from April to June.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Ready to taste the best food in Benidorm? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host.
Private tour · 3 hours
Visit one of the largest wineries in the Alicante region. Follow your guide and get an inside look into the production of these popular forms of alcohol.
4.5 hours
Chocolate, medieval history, and breathtaking mountain views, all in one unforgettable day. Discover one of Spain's most beautiful medieval towns and explore the Guada...