What to eat Benidorm

Benidorm offers a wonderful mix of the best gastronomy of the country together with the most exquisite international flavours. In the buffets of our hotels you will be able to taste a great variety of dishes that the city of Benidorm can offer you.

The local gastronomy is a mixture of the influences of the typical cuisine of the fishermen, of the orchard, of the flavours coming from the Arabs and other cultures brought by the merchant seamen to the city, giving as a result a variety of dishes.

During your visit to Benidorm, we want to encourage you to discover the immense gastronomic culture of the city. You will be able to taste delicious dishes from the Levant, typical traditional cuisine, international cuisine and even the fusion of them, a great variety of flavours to surprise all palates. You decide what your preferences are.

Specialists in rice dishes

The province of Alicante is known worldwide for its rice dishes, and Benidorm, as a town in Alicante and a meeting point for many nationalities, cannot have a greater variety of rice dishes, recipes interpreted with infinite nuances for all tastes.

Some of the most prized rice dishes in the area are

Red mullet and pumpkin rice.
Rice with beans and turnips.
Arroz a banda (rice with beans and turnips).
Rice with anchovies and spinach.

But surely, walking through the streets of Benidorm, you will be able to find many other more varied rice dishes with more atypical ingredients. Venture into discovering your favourite rice.

Tapas: A Culinary Trend

When it comes to Spanish gastronomy, tapas take centre stage. In Benidorm, you can enjoy everything from a classic Spanish omelette to patatas bravas, calamari in the Andalusian style or a generous portion of Iberian ham.

You will also find regional cuisines with strong traditions, such as:

• Asturian cuisine, including fabada and cachopos.

• Cuisine from Granada, famous for its tapas served with every drink.

• La Mancha cuisine, known for its hearty and flavourful dishes.

• The well-known Basque pintxos, small works of culinary art served on bread.

This blend turns the city into a showcase of Spain’s culinary richness, where each region contributes its own essence.

Land of fishermen

We must not forget that Benidorm was originally a fishing village, which is why its cuisine is based on fresh seafood. The port of Benidorm offers the luxury of having fresh fish of the highest quality.

Some of the fish dishes from Benidorm:

"Cazuela de pescado a lo pobre."
"Pebrot."
Stuffed squid.

Artisanal products

Moreover, the taste of the artisanal products is not overshadowed in their gastronomic culture by the contact with other cultures, but rather enriched. There are many vegetable gardens on the outskirts of Benidorm that provide their gastronomy with seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The most famous handmade products:

San Blas cakes.
Sweet potato cakes.
Coca Farcida.
Alioli.

Flavours from around the world

Benidorm is a residential hub for people who have relocated for work, attracting both local and national workers as well as a large international population. For this reason, in addition to traditional Benidorm cuisine, you can also enjoy a wide range of options throughout its streets.

On the one hand, you can savour a variety of traditional Spanish dishes. Regional cuisines such as Asturian, Granadan, Manchegan, and the well-known Basque pintxos are all represented in the city.

At the same time, you will also find international dishes, including Chinese, Indian, English, Dutch, Argentine, Mexican and Colombian cuisine, among many others.

Variety always brings greater richness, and we are confident that in Benidorm you will find dining options that you are sure to love.