Benidorm is a holiday destination that has something for everyone, whether you want to party 24/7 or have a quiet relaxing holiday. Below is a list of the top 25 things to do in Benidorm itself as suggested by Benidorm Seriously Members, these are listed in no particular order.
For details of things to do in the SURROUNDING AREA
1) ENTERTAINMENT IN BENIDORM
The entertainment scene in Benidorm is the best in Europe with something to suit, whatever age you are. With hundreds of entertainers around the town in different venues from Hypnotists to Tribute Bands, top Comedians and so much more. To find out who is on when and where click HERE
2) BENIDORM PALACE
See an absolutely fabulous show in the theatre styled nightclub Benidorm Palace. Before the show you can have a meal or just book to see the show, Benidorm Palace produces a different show every year and is the home to the biggest stage in Europe.
The current show is FIRE - BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
Top 25 things to do in Benidorm
EATING AND DRINKING IN BENIDORM
3) DINING OUT
Everyone needs to eat and Benidorm offers something for everyone from a typical British Full English Breakfast to top a la carte restaurants and everything in-between, you will certainly never go hungry here in Benidorm.
You will find lots of ideas of where to eat here
4) TAPAS ALLEY
Tapas Alley is a must visit if you want to soak up the real Spanish atmosphere whilst enjoying some traditional Spanish Tapas, this is situated in the old town, more information here.
5) DRINKING
A favourite pastime for many, and once again Benidorm has 1000s of different bars from small intimate bars to busy cabaret bars, Karaoke bars, sports bars and sophisticated cocktail bars, everyone will have their favourite.
You will find lots bars listed here all with interactive maps
Many of the bars and restaurants are open all day, some until the early hours of the morning. No mater what time, day or night you will always be able to find somewhere to eat or drink
Top 25 things to do in Benidorm
6) Visit Benidorm during one of its many Fiestas.
Spain is famous for its wonderful, colourful and noisy fiestas, and Benidorm is no different, with over 55 local fiestas each year, some are quite small but others such as the March Fallas, The Moors and Christians fiesta and the famous November Fiestas are massive events, and tourists from far and wide visit, during these special times. Find the main fiestas with dates listed here.
7) ENJOY BENIDORM'S BEACHES
Did you know Benidorm actually has 5 beaches? Levante, Poniente, Mal Pas, Almadrava (Almadraba) and Tio Ximo. Find out more about each one of the beautiful beaches here.
SCENIC PLACES TO VISIT IN BENIDORM
8) WALK/DRIVE UP TO THE FAMOUS CROSS - Mirador de la Cruz
The views from the cross are spectacular both day and night, it is well worth a visit just to see the stunning scenery across Benidorm and the surrounding area. It is situated at the top of the Sierra Gelada Natura reserve. There are various routes of getting to it from the town, you can also drive most of the way and then take the steps and path up to the actual cross itself. The number 24 bus will take you about 1/3rd of the way up. You can also continue walking across the mountains to Albir Lighthouse. Make sure you take water etc with you as there are no services etc at the cross itself.
Find our more information about the famous cross including the history and maps etc HERE
9) El Mirador de la Punta del Canfali – THE CASTLE, LOOK OUT POINT
The castle/fortress was situated on the big rock that divides the two beaches (Lavante and Poneinte) and its main purpose was to guard against invasions of the Berber pirates. The castle was thought to have stood here around 1325, this is the highest point in Benidorm, with its characteristic white balustrade it is one of the symbols of the city. The viewpoint has two parts, a top with benches and rest areas, and another viewing point down quite a few quite steep steps which offers views closer to the sea.
The Mirador, this area is also known as "Balcony of the Mediterranean." and one of Benidorm Old Towns most visited tourist spots with panoramic 360º views.
10) Visit 'San Jaime' Church (St James) Benidorm Old Town
The church of "Saint James" is dedicated to the patron saint of the town. It is set at the very top of the Old Town on Canfali hill. It is a Neoclassical building, built in the 18th Century with the typical blue Mediterranean tiled dome.
Inside you´ll find a statue of the Virgen del Sufragio, the well-loved patron saint of Benidorm. The Virgin has her own small chapel containing the little wood sculpture which, as the story goes, was found on a boat adrift on the high seas.
11) Parque de Elche
The famous Elche park is home to hundreds of beautiful white doves and know to many as Dove Park, it is also known for its spectacular palm trees.
It is located just in front of Poniente Beach and is close to Benidorm Harbour. This is a lovely shady park and a great place to sit and people watch. Find more information here
12) Parque De L’Aiguera – Known as the great centre of Benidorm
This is a long, extensive public park in the neoclassical style, designed by architect Ricardo Bofill. It´s a truly beautiful park and well worth a visit. The park separates the old city from the modern buildings and it has two amphitheatres used for cultural events in the summer months. The Benidorm song festival takes place in the Julio Iglesias auditorium in the park for two days in the month of June, and various other music festivals are held during the year. The park ends at the Bullring and an enclosure which is used for fairs during fiestas.
13) Visit one of Benidorm´s Museums, More information HERE
14) Boat Trip to Benidorm Island (Isla de Benidorm, peacock island) Find information on other boat trips available from Benidorm HERE
Some call it Peacock Island, others Benidorm Rock and the locals refer to it as simply L’illa (the island), if you’ve never made the journey across the bay to explore it, then you really should, because it’s a great day out. Enjoy the amazing views of the Benidorm skyline from the Mediterranean framed by the towering Puig Campana mountain (the one with the hole in the top) it is simply stunning – in fact the whole trip is worth it just for that view. More info HERE
15) Visit the top of the Gran Bali Hotel
Europe’s tallest hotel, the 52-floor Gran Hotel Bali has a viewing platform that is open to residents and non residents for a small fee, once on the viewing platform you will have spectacular views right across to Calpe, the whole of Benidorm, La Cala and the surrounding area.
16) Enjoy a Walk in the Sierra Geleda/Helada Natural Park
Sierra Helada is a natural park and includes the areas of Benidorm, L'Alfàs el Pì and Altea. Sierra Helada means Ice mountain in Spanish. The name is said to come from the way the cliffs look from the sea on a moonlit night. Fisherman on the Mediterranean Sea found that the rocks looked like an iceberg and also due to the cliffs orientation which creates a colder macro-climate.
It is a protected site with a total surface area of 5,564 Hectares, 4,920 hectares of which are a marine reserve and in these waters are some of the most interesting underwater areas of the Mediterranean peninsular. The coastline is one of the most beautiful in the Valencian region. The park also includes three islands: Illot de la Mitjana, the Illot de Benidorm and the Illots of Olla and la Galera.
Top 25 things to do in Benidorm
MARKETS
17) Pueblo Market
One of the biggest markets in the area, known as "El Pueblo", it is situated near the Servigroup Pueblo Hotel and is held every Sunday and Wednesday, starting around 08.30 until 13.30ish. Here you can find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to leather goods and hot food. For details of other markets in the area click here.
18) El Cisne Rastro
One of the best Rastros in the Benidorm area is the El Cisne Rastro, (which in Spanish means the Swan) also known as El Cisne Antiguedades. Only 15 minutes outside Benidorm and near the towns of Alfaz del Pi, Albir and Altea, the El Cisne market is a wonderful place to spend a few hours, not just for the cheap shopping but for the food and entertainment too. Open, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Top 25 things to do in Benidorm
19) BENIDORM SITE SEEING TOURS
Benidorm is a large place with plenty to see and lots of different ways of seeing the sights by Segway, electric scooters or bikes. Find more information here
20) Open top Buses
The perfect way to see the city and seafront without walking too far. You can catch the open top bus from the Rincon near Mc Donalds. There are two buses available - The Number 30 goes to Cala Finestrat starting at “Rincón de L’oix” (opp Grand National Bar) and along the Avd Mediterranean round the town Centre, by the “Parque de Elche”, “Paseo de Poniente” and finally, it gets to “Cala de Finestrat”.
The number 31 also starts from the “Rincón de Loix” and goes via Avd Atmella de Mar, Avd Severo Ocho. And then, it goes to Albir and Altea beaches. Find full information here.
Top 25 things to do in Benidorm
ANNIMAL PARKS
21) Terra Natura - Open all the year. (But not every day, check HERE for opening hours and directions etc)
At Terra Natura Benidorm you can see more than 1,500 animals from 200 different species, 50 of which are in serious danger of extinction, and over 2,500 examples of more than 160 species of trees, shrubs and ground cover plants from these regions. As well as the hugely varied collection of wildlife, our educational information (through placards with biological details and information points), the architectural theming and the range of shows, entertainment and adventure activities make Terra Natura the venue of choice for families looking to spend an interesting and entertaining day in a natural setting. More information HERE
22) Mundomar Find 2024 opening times here
A great day out for all the family Mundomar is a marine animal park, It is twinned with the water park Aqualandia which is directly adjacent to it, and shares the same car park.
Many different species can be viewed at Mundomar, including dolphins, sea lions, penguins and meerkats and many more marine and land animals.
There are dolphin, sea lion, and parrot displays several times a day at the park, where visitors can watch trained handlers interacting with the animals, and putting on spectacular shows.
23) Aqua Natura - 2024 Open from March 22nd to 3rd November
Perfect for any age and situated right next to Terra Natura. There are more than 1.000 meters of exciting slides and exclusive bathing zones for children Aqua Natura has five large sections: the wave pool, the water slides, the kid’s pool, the lighthouse breakwater and the Spa-Sun Deck.
24) Aqualandia - 2024 Open from 25th May to 22nd September
Aqualandia in Benidorm, the first water park built in Spain, opened in 1985. Since then it has been not only one of the largest water parks in the world, but also ranks among those which offer the most attractions and facilities as well as outstanding customer service. Situated right next door to Mundomar.
Top 25 things to do in Benidorm
THEME PARKS
25) Terra Mitica - Open from 17th May
Discover ancient Mediterranean civilisations at Terra Mitica, Benidorm, where the theme park will transport you directly to the history of Greece, Egypt and Rome. Terra Mitica will let you enjoy the finest days of summer, with shows and rides to excite and fascinate you, whilst taking your adrenaline to new limits. Are you ready to live the dream?
Hire a e-Bike, Segway, Scooter or even a quad bike and see the sights, you can hire from Marco Polo or Benidorm Trips, you will find lots of hire options HERE
Read about our experience seeing the sights by E-Bike here
PLACES TO VISIT ON THE COSTA BLANCA NORTH
What are your favourite things to do in Benidorm, comment below.
Benidorm is a large place with plenty to see and lots of different ways of seeing the sights by bus, trains, trams and even by Segway or Scooter. Benidorm Sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours in Benidorm - Open Top Buses
The perfect way to see the city and seafront without walking too far. You can catch the open top buses from the Rincon near McDonalds.
There are two buses available – The Number 30 goes to Cala Finestrat starting at “Rincón de L’oix” (opp Grand National Bar) and along the Avd Mediterranean round the town Centre, by the “Parque de Elche”, “Paseo de Poniente” and finally, it gets to “Cala de Finestrat”.
Current Route - First bus 09.30
The number 31 Also starts from the “Rincón de Loix” (Avd Atmella de Mar), Avd Severo Ocho. And then, it goes to Albir and Altea beaches. The first bus 10:15 and the last 22:15
For a complete list of bus times etc click here
Both buses have an audio commentary available in 5 different languages: Spanish, English , German, French and Russian.
The price for each route is 6€ however this does not permit you to hop on or hop off. To be able to do that, you need to purchase the 24 hour tourist card which then allows you to ride on both of the above buses.
24h Card (24 hours) (also for tourist buses or excursion to Guadalest, or Fuentes del Algar) | ||||||
Buy card: € 11.00 |
Tarjeta72H (72 hours) (also for tourist buses or excursion to Guadalest, or Fuentes del Algar) | ||||||
Buy card: € 21.00 |
Tarjeta7D (7 days) (also for tourist buses or excursion to Guadalest, or Fuentes del Algar) | ||||||
Buy card: € 40.00 |
Sightseeing tours in Benidorm - Bus Turistico - SUSPENDED
24th October 2022 The town hall of Benidorm has finally put a stop to the business which has been running the "tourist bus" around the town for almost 20 years, without paying the town hall or ratepayers for the business authorisation to do so.
A similar business, the one that was running the "tourist train", was paying 182,000€ a year to carry out its business activities, the company that ran the bus pictured, only paid into public funds the sum of 6,000€ a year, for the use of three bus stops to pick up and unload passengers.
There were also concerns over the exhaust fumes from the 22-year-old diesel vehicle being used.
There will now be an opportunity for tenders from companies that want to run the service.
Sightseeing tours in Benidorm - Train Vision - currently not running
This operates an hourly service and it´s a great stress-free way to see the resort.
Tourist train routes:
The tourist train makes two different routes, one through the Poniente area and the other through the Levante area.
Throughout the day, independent routes are made to Poniente beach and Levante beach. These routes are narrated with audio-guide. Approximate duration of 45 minutes.
Prices
One Route (Levante or Poniente):
Adults € 5.50
Senior * € 4
Children * € 3
* Senior from 65 years old
* Children between 3 and 12 years old
Route along the Levante beach
The starting point from Monday 25th of March - Avenida del Mediterráneo 43, in front of the cafe The Four Kings (4 Reyes), normally Avenida del Mediterráneo 29 (opposite Farmacia 24H) changed due to road works. The other pick up point has also changed and is now just on the road round the corner from the Belroy Hotel
Levante area the route goes along the famous Avenida del Mediterráneo and then takes in some of the most spectacular views of Benidorm from the Sierra Helada (towards the cross).
Route along the Poniente beach
The starting point is on Av. Rey Jaume I, in front of the Golden Hotel.
This takes in the Poniente area, Hotel Gran Bali and the Intempo Tower.
Departure times:
The duration of the route is 45m approx.
Monday to Sunday 365 days a year.
Special Double Route
From February 16 - Levante Bajo and Poniente. The approximate duration of this special double route is 1h 30 min. The Levante mountain and west trains will continue making their usual 45 min routes.
Festilandia : 10: 00-12: 00-16: 00
Palm Beach : 10: 30-16: 30
Av. Del Mediterráneo 4 Four Kings : 10: 40-16: 40
Jaime I : 11: 00-17: 00
Hotel Bali : 11: 15-17: 15
Prices are:
Adult € 9 Senior € 7 Child € 5
* Children between 3 and 12 years old
* please note that times stated above may change due to Covid19 restrictions.
There are various other ways of sightseeing in Benidorm for example hire a bike, scooter or segway. Details can be found HERE
Things to do on a rainy day in Benidorm - Unfortunately even here in Benidorm we do get some wet days but there is always something to do to keep you and the family entertained.
Keep up to date with the weather conditions by checking out this page
DAY TIME ENTERTAINMENT
With 1000´s of bars in and around Benidorm there is always something going on even if you just sit and people watch or why not try your hand at some Karaoke or housey housey, and of course some of the bars have daytime entertainment. To find out who is on when and where use our On-Line Whats On Guide.
Things to do on a Rainy Day in Benidorm
BENIDORM CASINO
What about trying your luck in the casino? Quite a popular evening activity but it is also open during the day. located in the nerve center of the city of Benidorm, on Avenida del Mediterráneo.
The biggest gambling activity is concentrated on the ground floor, with slot machines, American Roulette, Blackjack tables, Point and Bank, Poker and Texas Hold'Em. It also highlights its "Juegging (play) Zone" with sports betting terminals and large television screens.
The setting is sophisticated and the facilities top-notch, smart clothes are required, No sports/beach clothes, flip flops, shorts above the knee or sleeveless t-shirts. Also take your passport with you for ID (in order to prove legal age, it is strictly forbidden for minors to enter). There is a €3.00 joining fee.
Opening hours - January, Feb, March, April, Nov and December
Sunday to Thursday - 10.00 to 03.00am, Friday, sat and fiesta days 10.00am to 04.00.
May, June, July, September and October
Monday to Sunday 10.00 to 04.00
August From 1 to 31st - 10: 00 to 05:00 a.m.
Things to do on a Rainy Day in Benidorm
BINGO
Why not try your hand at one of the Spanish Bingo Halls, the most popular is Bingo Plaza, next to McDonalds in the old town, on the Plaza Hispanidad, known locally as The Triangle. Like the casino you have to be over the age of 18 to enter and show photographic ID, so take your passport.
Bingo Plaza has a seating capacity for 600, spread across 100 tables. Each table has 6 chairs and set into the middle of the table is a led monitor so that you can follow the numbers as they are called, marker pens are provided.
Numbers are obviously called in Spanish so if you are not familiar with the language just watch the screen. If you get a complete line shout "linea" or "line" and hold up your hand. Someone will come to you and leave a marker on your table then the game continues until full house is called, prize money is given in cash at the end of the game.
Drinks and food can be ordered at the table and are very cheap.
Opening hours:
Winter: from 13:00h (1 p.m.) to 01:00h (1 a.m.) from Sunday to Thursday
from 13:00h (1 p.m.) to 02:00h (2 a.m.) Friday, Saturday and eves of public holidays
Summer: from 14:00h (2 p.m.) to 03:00h (3 a.m.) every day
Bingo Plaza also has its own car park with direct access to the gaming room.
Next to the bingo hall is a gambling arcade, which is also perfect for a rainy day.
Other Bingo Hall also in the old town are - Bingos Benidorm S.A Plaza del Doctor Fleming, s/n, (open 12.00 - 02.00, Bingo Puerto Av. de los Almendros, 3, 03501 (open 24 hours) and Bingo L'Aiguera
For more things to do on a wet day in Benidorm, we suggest
VISIT A SPA HOTEL
Many hotels have Spa facilities that are open to non-residents for a small fee, so enjoy a lovely relaxing Spa Day, feel refreshed and hide from the rain at the same time. You will find a list of Spa Hotels HERE
OZONE BOWLING CENTRE
There is a nice bowling alley located on AVENIDA MEDITERRÁNEO, Nº 22, EDIFICIO MIRAMAR PLAYA, (one block from Playa Levante). It also has recreation rooms and restaurants. The bowling is designed for all ages and abilities incorporating bumpers for younger and inexperienced players.
There are also various slot machines, pool and football tables available.
RINCON DEL LOIX CINEMA
Mundomar Theme Park Benidorm - Mundomar is a theme park inhabited by aquatic animals such as dolphins, penguins and sea lions as well as tropical birds. As much as possible each species lives within an area closely resembling its natural habitat. A great day out for the children.
Things to do for families in Benidorm
The dolphin show is the highlight of the day. There are two shows per day and each lasts for 30 minutes. There is a large amphitheater to watch the show from or alternatively it’s great to watch it from one of the underwater viewing points which provide a unique sight of these lovable creatures in action. Every show two children are selected to go in the boat that the dolphin pulls.
The sea lions and the seals also put on a humorous show that the kids love. The parrots on roller skates provide no end of entertainment though the person conducting the show is speaking Spanish so you won’t understand everything that’s going on. (The sea lions and tropical bird show has an educational theme to raise awareness about the environment. The person conducting the show translates some parts in English so you will understand what’s going on)
There is also a show of exotic birds flying which is a very colourful display. All of these shows are on twice daily but times tend to vary from year to year so you should find out the times as soon as you get there.
As a lovely souvenir of the day at set times, you can have your photo taken with the dolphins, sea lions and parrots.
An amazing option is to swim with either the dolphins or the sea lions and this is something which you will not forget in a hurry. You get to spend 30 minutes with the dolphins or 40 minutes with the sea lions. While both experiences are wonderful I would highly recommend the dolphin encounter as we enjoyed it immensely. You should book this at least two days before you want to do it as it gets very booked up especially in the high season.
Mundomar Theme Park Benidorm
In summer the park can be very hot but there are usually men walking around with fine sprays of water to help you keep cool and you will often be sprayed during the shows which you will probably greatly appreciate.
Mundomar Theme Park Benidorm
Away from the birds and animals there’s a children’s park with plenty slides and other amusements and a selection of cafés and restaurants should provide a welcome break to the adult contingent. There are also plenty of open areas where you can sit and relax and even enjoy a picnic if you choose to bring one.
Many people do spend the whole day in Mundomar but this will probably depend on how many of the shows you watch and how old your children are. It is a good idea to get there quite early as the first of each of the two shows are often a bit better than the later ones. If you prefer to only spend a half day in the park then you may want to combine this with a visit to the Aqualandia water park which is just next door.
How To Get to Mundomar Benidorm
Mundomar is in the Rincón de Loix area behind the northern end of Playa Levante. C/ Sierra Helada, s/n, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Buses the No 1 and No 11, but they tend to be packed with people going to the nearby Aqualandia so jump in a taxi to get there.
Mundomar Ticket Prices, Information & Opening Hours 2024
Opening hours
January 3rd to 22nd March- OPEN for Dolphin, Sea Lion Experiences and Vip Tour.
March 23rd to 30th June - OPEN From 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Afternoon admission begins at 2:00 PM.
July 1st to September 1st - OPEN From 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Afternoon admission begins at 3:00 PM.
September 2nd to November 3rd - OPEN From 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Afternoon admission begins at 2:00 PM.
* The opening calendar may be subject to changes.
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History of tapas
There are a number of theories of the origin of the custom of eating small snacks with drinks. Legend has it that because of illness the thirteenth century Castilian king Alfonso X (the Wise) had to eat small snacks with his wine between meals to maintain his strength, and after recovering passed a law that wine or beer served in taverns had to be accompanied by food. More probably the origins were practical, with bread or a small plate of ham or olives being used to keep dust or insects out of the drink (the literal meaning of “tapa” is “lid”). It was also the custom for agricultural and other manual workers to eat small snacks so that they could continue working until the main meal of the day.
How to order
The first thing to do is check whether you can order tapas at the tables. In some places they only serve tapas at the bar and you have to order raciones (large plates) at tables or out on the terrace. Once seated, don’t order everything at once. Many tapas are already prepared and you could end up with 5-6 dishes arriving at once. Also, you may see something “walk by” that looks good, so best to start with just one or two tapas each and take it from there.
If they are all displayed in units, just point to what you like the look of, there is no need to worry about the Spanish names.
The barman will usually run a tab for you, which is paid after you have finished eating. Some bars, where food and drink is taken outside, charge with each round of tapas and drinks. it is a general rule to tip 10% if you have been served at the table (and have had good service). If it´s only had a quick snack and a drink standing at the bar then just leave the change.
Tapas, Pinchos and Montaditos - Whats the difference
Tapas has evolved over the years and varies depending on region and the selection is vast to say the least and most are so beautifully presented that they look like little works of art. The British normally associate the word tapas with all the little snacks, but officially they are categorized as either tapas, pinchos and montaditos. Traditionally Tapas come in little terracotta dishes, which can be hot or cold but need to be eaten with a folk. Pinchos or Pintxos are more from the North of Spain and are served on a toothpick, pintxo" in Basque language or "pincho" in Spanish means thorn or spike. Montaditos more from the South of Spain are slices of bread with things on top and generally served cold, just to confuse things these can also be found with toothpick in them to stop toppings falling off the bread. Basically they are all tapas ie small portions of food.
Montaditos Small sandwiches that are often served toasted with a variety of meat, fish, and vegetarian fillings.
Popular Tapas Dishes
Morro Frito - If you like pork scratchings then you’ll like this dish. It is essentially pieces of fried pork snout covered with a liberal coating of salt and a very popular tapas in Spain to snack on whilst enjoying a drink. When it’s perfectly crunchy, it’s a delight to eat.
Magro con Tomate - Chunks of lean pork served covered with a thick tomato sauce.
Ham Jamon. And if it is Iberian, even better. This is one of the Spanish products most-liked by visitors and as a tapa is usually served with bread or picos and colines (small dish of crunchy bread typical in Spain).
Cheese In Spain there are many varieties and you will most typically be offered a local cheese. Some of the most well-known are Manchego (typical of Castilla – La Mancha), Idiazábal (Basque Country), Roncal (Navarre), Mahón (Balearic Isalnds) and Majorero (Canary Islands). More information on Spanish Cheese HERE
Tortilla de patatas, or tortilla española, is an omelette made with potatoes bound with egg and is usually flavoured with onions. As tapas, they are commonly served in small wedges.
Arroz del Día rice of the day, with meat and/or seafood, served at lunchtime
Huevos rotos - Also known as huevos estrellados, these are fried eggs with a runny yolk served over a bed of ham and fried potatoes. The yolk is broken up and runs over the other ingredients. It is usually served with bread to dip into the egg yolk. There are other popular versions which substitute the ham for baby eels, prawns or other cured pork products.
Cuttlefish - Served grilled with mayonnaise or alioli sauce In many places, fried chopitos (similar to cuttlefish but smaller in size) are popular, which in Andalusia are known as puntilliutas.
Paella - The most popular dish in the Valencia region. Its main ingredient is rice and it is made with vegetables and, depending on the type, with meat or seafood.
Pescaíto frito - Fresh breaded fish and fried in olive oil. This is found mostly in Andalusia where it is often served in a paper cone, prepared with a flavourful spice mix. There it is also known as bienmesabe.
Pinchitos moruños (Moorish kebabs): Little meat cubes (usually pork) marinated in oil, garlic, and spices--cumin, coriander, sometimes turmeric and chili--threaded on skewers and grilled.
And to drink?
The most popular drinks are beer and wine. Also common are cider, vermouth and sangria.Beer is often served in a caña (20 cl. glass) but can also be a doble (double the quantity), quinto or botellin (20 cl. bottle), or jarra (half litre). Lager is the most popular beer. As for wine, the most well-known is Rioja.
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