Benissa is one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca, situated 275 meters above sea level. The municipality features 4 kilometers of coastline linking Moraira and Calp, offering diverse scenery including cliff tops, rocky coves, sandy beaches, and tiny bays. The territory is characterized by terraced vineyards, mountains, and palm trees. Traditional Spanish village houses feature doorsteps leading directly onto the streets, internal courtyards, and deceptively spacious interiors. Nearby areas include La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, and Cap Blanc. Old finques sit on large plots among vineyards with panoramic sea views, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking a blend of coastal beauty and inland tranquility.
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Stay in the main town for traditional Spanish village atmosphere with spacious interiors. For coastal access, look near the Benissa Costa area, which links Moraira and Calp, offering easy access to cliffs, rocky coves, and sandy beaches. Old finques provide panoramic sea views amidst vineyards.
Airport IATA code is unknown. Given the terrain includes mountains and terraced vineyards, road transport is essential. Renting a car or driving is recommended to explore Benissa and nearby towns like La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, and Baladrar effectively.
Visit year-round. Summer is ideal for beach activities at the 4km coastline. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring terraced vineyards and mountain scenery. The 275m elevation provides cooler temperatures, making it a refreshing escape during warmer months.
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A nice place in the Marina Alta? Make a note of this restaurant, as it is certainly an establishment where you are made to feel special; in fact, it is run by a very talented chef from Rimini (Ferdinando Bernardi) and defines itself as ‘that place where italianità (true Italian hospitality) meets the environment’. The establishment, in an elevated residential area and next to the road, is committed to a modern-day Italian cuisine that meticulously prepares pasta ‘al dente’ and tasty Mediterranean dishes (we really liked their cuttlefish Lasagna and their Spaghetti Carbonara on a base of mantis
WebsiteAt Orobianco, spectacular views of Calp and its impressive Peñón de Ifach rock are complemented by Italian-inspired cuisine full of culinary nuances under the tutelage of award-winning chef Paolo Casagrande that will undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression! Elegance is an obvious thread here and is clearly in evidence in dishes available on two set menus (Short and Long). The restaurant’s culinary essence is a fusion of Italian cooking and local ingredients that showcase Spain and the Mediterranean through dishes such as cuttlefish tagliatelle, watercress risotto with red prawns, and spaghett
WebsiteThis bright, fresh and elegant gastronomic jewel, which takes its name from Audrey Hepburn, the legendary star of the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, is the fiefdom of chef Rafa Soler. Here, he conjures up highly developed and creative cuisine both in terms of technique and presentation, but which retains a strong connection with the soil, the past and seasonal ingredients. In the words of the chef himself, “we have access here to the full expression of Valencia’s culinary bounty”. Through his tasting menus (Roots, Origin and Farm), the latter vegetarian, discover dishes that exude personality
Website(Temporarily closed for refurbishment) Beat reflects the "culinary pulse " of The Cookbook hotel right from the outset, quickening the heartbeat from the very first bite of your appetisers.This bright restaurant, with its dominant white decor, reflects the true essence of the Mediterranean, providing the backdrop for what promises to be a stunning dining experience, marked by faultless ingredients and a harmony that sees flavours working together to their mutual benefit. Valencia-born chef José Manuel Miguel, the only chef to have been awarded a Michelin star in both France and Spain, continue
WebsiteAn interesting option (with a name that pays homage to the current trend for comfort food) despite its location away from Calp’s main tourist haunts. Its facilities are part of the gastro-boutique Cook Book hotel and feature a modern bistro-style dining room with large picture windows, bare tables of differing heights, plus countless lamps which define its personality. Enjoy highly varied traditional and international cuisine, including delicious pizzas, cocas (a type of flatbread), grilled and rice dishes, plus a superb steak tartare. A tasting menu option is also available.
WebsiteLocated in a room by the entrance of the Ritual de Terra Moraira Resort & Spa hotel, the restaurant stands out as an exclusive area with independent access. In its cosy interior, dominated by earth tones and with a quaint ceiling decoration featuring circular figures hanging in different shapes, Chef Nazario Cano champions an extremely contemporary and personal cuisine with Mediterranean roots, with constant nods to local produce from the Marina Alta, respect for the natural cycles and traditional flavours, with everything clearly displayed in his tasting menus (Terra, Ritual and Nazario Cano)
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