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Wine barCentro
Chico Calla is the Benidorm branch of an Alicante taberna group on Calle Tomás Ortuño, pouring more than 30 wines by the glass with local Marina tapas.
PourAny of the 30-plus wines poured by the glass
WineMore than 30 wines by the glass, with Alicante bottles alongside
FoodLocal Alicante tapas and Marina Baixa recipes
TipIt takes no reservations, so arrive when the doors open; a Repsol Solete marks it as a wine bar worth the stop.
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Wine barLa Cala
Dharma Wine Bar is a gastro wine bar in La Cala, at the Poniente end of Benidorm, pouring wines by the glass beside plates such as tuna ensaladilla.
PourA glass chosen with the floor staff to match the tuna ensaladilla
WineA long list of wines by the glass across Spanish and other appellations
FoodGastro-bar plates such as bluefin tuna ensaladilla and chistorra croquettes
TipIt hosts winemaker tastings with six wines and six paired plates, such as a Bodega Juan Gil evening; bookings run through its Instagram or by phone.
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Wine barCasco Antiguo
La Cava Aragonesa has run a long tapas bar on Plaza de la Constitución in Benidorm's old town since 1980, known for yescas, pintxos and more than 700 wines.
OrderA tabla of four yescas, toasted bread rubbed with tomato and topped with cured meats or cheese.
PourA glass from the list of more than 700 wines and cavas
WineMore than 700 wines and cavas
FoodYescas, pintxos and a full dining room
TipStand at the bar to choose from the counter; the dining room takes bookings and serves a daily set menu.