News: Top 5 foods to try on the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca is not only a very popular place visited by thousands of visitors every year. The gastronomic specialities of the Costa Blanca are one of the biggest draws for many travellers who love dining out in local tapas restaurants and discovering the delicacies on the so-called "White Coast". It is easy to eat well on the Costa Blanca. Let us show you some examples.
1. Paella has to be number one. Paella ingredients include rice, chicken, seafood, tomato, green beans, olive oil, saffron, salt and water, to name a few. The paella is a truly social affair right from the cooking to the eating and it makes a great table centrepiece.
2. Tapas are small, delicious portions of traditional Spanish food which can be enjoyed any time of the day. They are available from practically any Costa Blanca bar or restaurant. Tapas come in so many different forms and varieties and many of them include fish.
3. Red prawns from Denia. These crustaceans require very little preparation and they are really tasty.
4. The "cocido con pelotas" is a very popular dish in places such as Orihuela and Torrevieja. This meatballs stew with vegetables is a favourite in the Vega Baja region.
5. Also from Almoradi in the Vega Baja come the best artichokes you can taste in Spain and exported all around the world.
You will get to enjoy all of these exquisite foods and more when you own a property on the Costa Blanca!