Gastronomy is one of the greatest attractions of the Costa
Blanca. Javea is no exception, good proof of which exists
in the numerous restaurants where one can enjoy typical
dishes of the Mediterranean made up of fish, shellfish and
rice, as well as international cuisine. The rich culinary
tradition is totally preserved within the family home, although
it can also be sampled in the form of tapas in certain bars,
especially in the old town and the port.
Among the rice dishes as well as the traditional paella,
one can choose from: a banda, a la marinera, con costra,
al horno or with fesols y naps. Fish allows for the preparation
of tasty dishes such as suc roig, cruet de peix and fried
dishes. Also to be found are the popular salted fish dishes
such as boquerones , tuneas and the tasty borreta de melva,
all typical of the Alicante coast.
In Javea traditional dishes include coques, stews such
as putxero amb penques I pilotes or caragols amb bull I
ceba. Among the desserts should be mentioned those made
from typical products of the area such as almonds, oranges,
raisins, figs and pomegranates.
Cakes include pastissets de moniato, almond cakes, mona
de pasqua, pumpkin fritters, almond tarts, and more. They
can all be accompanied by the traditional drink from the
fields of Xabia, mistela or refreshments such as agua limón
or horchata. Also well appreciated are sausages such as
botifarra or sobrasada made in the area.
One of the most appreciated delicacies of Javea are els
bogamarins which are eaten raw, those from Javea being the
tastiest of the Mediterranean coast. Els bogamarins have
become one of the most successful delicacies among the rich
variety of sea products which Javea coast offers. Javea
enjoys some of the most interesting wines produced by the
vines which fill the fields of the area. Wine-making has
been developed since ancient times which give a unique tone
and bouquet to the grapes. A tradition passed on from father
to son in ancient wineries which is combined with the latest
technology in wine making.
