DK Travel : Costa Blanca

Sun, sea and sand are excellent reasons to visit the Costa Blanca, but its attractions don’t stop there. Inland, you can explore magnificent Natural Parks, wild sierras and remote hill villages, or visit historic towns with fascinating museums and a wealth of fabulous architecture. The engaging capital cities of Alicante (Alacant) and Murcia are crammed with great shops and tapas bars, and a string of lively resorts along the coast offers splendid beaches, fantastic nightlife and plenty of opportunities for fun. Best of all, there’s always a secret cove or rugged cape to be discovered if the crowds get too much.

Restaurante La Tana, Cabo de Palos

Good seafood and rice dishes at this popular restaurant near the port. The house speciality is arroz la Tana , a succulent stew of squid and shrimp.
Restaurante Mistral, Oliva

This charming traditional restaurant, with beautiful views of the surrounding orange groves, serves grilled fish and meat dishes but specializes in paellas and other rice dishes.
Restaurante Parque Municipal, Elx (Elche)

This pretty, pavilion-style restaurant in the heart of Elx’s palm grove serves traditional rice dishes and seafood. Try the arroz con costra – a meaty rice dish with baked eggs.
Retablo Mayor

An altarpiece, usually featuring a series of painted panels, decorates the main altar in most Spanish churches.
Revival, Alicante

Revival is one of the most popular discos on the “techno route” on the outskirts of Alicante, but be warned, it’s for committed dance fans only; it keeps going non-stop from Saturday night right through until Monday morning.
Rice

Rice has been grown in the Calasparra region for more than a thousand years, and it now enjoys its own D.O. (denominación de origen ), which guarantees the quality. Most of the rice produced here is of the small, plump, bomba variety, which is often used in the traditional fisherman’s stew caldero . Bomba rice is ideal, as it soaks up the fish broth to perfection.
Rice Dishes

Alicante is famous for the breathtaking variety of its rice dishes, ranging from the pungent arroz negro , cooked in squid ink, to arroz a la banda , similar to paella and made with many different kinds of fish. (Dársena serves almost 200 types – (see Dársena, Alicante (Alacant)).)
Rincón de Paco, Caravaca de la Cruz

Bullfighting posters and other taurine memorabilia line the bar at this popular local eatery.
Rincón de Pedro, Guardamar del Segura

This relaxed, family restaurant with a huge terrace is a favourite with locals and tourists alike.
Rincón de Pepe, Murcia

This handsome, formal restaurant in Murcia’s best hotel offers elaborate regional dishes accompanied by an excellent wine list.

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For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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