Food in Finestrat
- Wine facts: it takes an average of 600 grapes to produce one bottle of wine and in the middle ages wine was used as currency.
- Food tip: If you want a larger portion than the usual tapas, which is usually a bite sized snack, then you should ask for a ración.
The flavors of Finestrat
The Mediterranean diet one of the healthiest in the world, and it’s even healthier when you’re eating fresh local food so widely available here.
In particular you’ll enjoy the freshly caught seafood, locally produced vegetables and juicy oranges picked straight from the tree.
The menu del día, menu of the day, is generally excellent value. You can expect two courses, dessert, bread and often wine included.
Nearby Villajoyosa has been called the Chocolate Capital of Spain, so when you fancy something a little less healthy, desserts here are decadently rich.
For international cuisine, you’ll find every single type of food available a short distance away in Benidorm.
Our Finestrat menu is a great guide to the best of the region, and we’ve provided plenty of healthy recommendations too.
Still, don’t read the dessert guide if you’re watching your weight, you don’t want the temptation…
Appetisers
Fresh fish dishes are the best local appetisers; from sardines to salted tuna to sizzling grilled red prawns. Fish is also low in calories and great for maintaining health.
Tapas is always an excellent choice with plenty of succulent seafood options, as well as classics like Patatas Bravas (potatoes in a tomato sauce) and Buñuelos de Chorizo (butter fried red sausage).
Main courses
The Valencia region grows many varieties of rice so the fragrant full flavoured rice dishes are often the best choice in local restaurants. The richly coloured paellas can be either seafood or meat based.
Other tasty main courses include larger portions of your favourite tapas or maybe a rustic lamb or chicken stew. Healthy main courses are the delicious pan-fried fish or a simple Spanish omelette with a salad.
Desserts
We’re pleased to tell you that apparently Crema de Chocolate, a chocolate dessert and local speciality, is surprisingly low in fat. So a good option if you’re dieting.
If you’re not dieting then the creamy Arroz con Leche (rice pudding) is a great treat and often made in the traditional way.
If you love chocolaty flavours, there are numerous choices but don’t leave without trying Brazo de Gitano, a luscious roll, filled on the inside with rich chocolate - mmmm.
