The gastronomy of the Costa Blanca is the typical Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest and well-balanced diets know to man. A diet which due to the climate on the Costa Blanca is rich in fish, vegetables, olive-oil, rice and fruit.
Ingredients which are used to prepare the typical dishes of the region are such as Paella Valenciana, Arroz Negro (black rice), Arroz al horno (Oven baked rice), Arroz a banda (fish and rice stew), Arroz del Señoret (Prince-s rice).
These not being the only specialties inland, you can also taste succulent lamb chops, rabbit in garlic, roast leg of lamb with garlic and fresh rosemary and also home made sausages and black puddings.
While on the Costa Blanca you can delight the palate with the ample wines an offer from the region giving Jalon wine a special mention due to its quality and bouquet.