Chiringuitos are the beach bars of the Costa del Sol. But they are much more than bars. Many are great, bargain-priced fish restaurants.
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The elegant simplicity of fish on a stick
Sardines impaled on a stake and roasted against the coals of a wood fire make an emblematic (and inexpensive) Costa del Sol dish.
Noodling around with fideuà in Gandía
Gandía is the home of the Borja clan of two popes and even a saint. It’s also the birthplace of the noodle dish called fideuà.
Valencia loves its tiger nut ‘milk’ with fartons
Horchateria Santa Catalina near the cathedral has served tiger nut milk to Valencia for two centuries.
Modern times at the Mercado Colón
The Mercado Colón is a landmark example of modernismo valenciano architecture — and a good place for a bite or a drink.
Sants Joan’s embodies Valencian market food
When a restaurant really does embody the mantra of “market cuisine,” be prepared to be flexible about your order — and discover new tastes.
Agua de Valencia, born in the Café Madrid
Agua de Valencia is ubiquitous — and delicious. For a classy version, we traced it to its birthplace cocktail bar, the Café Madrid.
Wine tourism the hard way: Requena by train
Wine tourism near Valencia is not a simple task. We chose to visit Requena by train. Ferevin and Mesón Fortaleza saved the day.
Come on into my kitchen: food in Valencian tiles
The tradition of painted ceramic tiles pervades Valencian decorative arts. But nowhere is it so pronounced as in the kitchen.
Going to the source at the Albufera
After enjoying so many rice dishes, we went to El Palmar to take a boat trip on the Albufera. We also ate paella at the waterfront.