Food and Drink in Costa Blanca
The sea provides the Costa Blanca with much of the ingredients that provide its dishes with so much flavour. Typical dishes include tasty and flavourful Bouillabaisse-style stews and arroz a banda, a rice dish accompanied by a fish soup. As for paella, you will find it in the form of a fideuà, where vermicelli replaces the rice to transform the culinary experience.
You should also take the time to discover espencat which mixes red peppers, aubergines and cod. For snacking, why not try tapas, or grab some Embutidos, which are cured dry sausages, for the road? Several AOC registered products come from the Costa Blanca including cherries from Alicante, Vinalopó grape, loquats from Callosa, and turrón from Jijona.
If you really want to surprise your taste buds, you have the choice between several Michelin starred restaurants. Head to Denia, named Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, for world-class red prawns.
The region’s award-winning wines are equally famous, ranging from refreshing Moscatel rosé to the unique semi-sweet red Fondillon which often served with dessert. The wine trail, from Pinoso to Marina Alta and El Comtat, makes a great day out, visiting the local vineyards along the way. The Wines and spirits from Alicante are also reputed.
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Le Domaine du Moulin
Refined manor with lots of character and sea view for rent. From its promontory in the middle of an area of two hectares, the Domaine du Moulin overlooks this legendary coast where earth and sea are melting into each other.
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Greens and Golf
High-end villa to rent with a heated pool. With its back to the hill, Greens and Golf offers a magnificent view of the peaceful Pays d'Auge countryside with marshlands and meadows stretching as far as the eye can see. Renovated in the style of Normandy timbered houses, this superbly decorated villa enjoys a spacious yet cosy living room and a majestic fireplace.
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La Villa sur l Ocean
La Villa sur l'Océan is situated in an outstanding location between Finistere and Cote d'Armor. This holiday villa for rent in Brittany is nestled in the moorlands on a headland near the ocean and the beaches and just a stone's throw from a charming little village.
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Sweet Normandy
This elegant villa in Normandy is packed with French style and charm. Set amid forests and meadows with long sandy beaches close by, it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge. Stay in and relax with friends in a cosy atmosphere or head out for fresh air and uplifting coastal walks.
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