Taste The Sea: Seafood Restaurants In Benidorm

It’s easy to access an extraordinary variety of fresh fish and seafood in Benidorm, Spain’s favourite resort and holiday destination. What was historically a small fishing village on the shores of the Costa Blanca is now a bustling centre of international tourism.

Thankfully, it still retains its links to the sea and boasts a range of excellent seafood restaurants. The eateries serve up a wonderful array of seafood, caught daily from the waters and fed into the mouths of the thousands of tourists who make their way to the resort every year.

Since there’s so much on offer, it can be easy to miss the hidden gems, so as you travel from Alicante airport to Benidorm, here’s a few of the best seafood restaurants you won’t want to miss.

La Mejillonera

This first restaurant, established back in 1981, is La Mejillonera. The beautiful, rustic venue is tucked away out of the limelight of the major high streets of the area. It is renowned for its brilliant food and service and is often packed throughout the day with locals looking for a taste of their own historic food culture. La Mejillonera is situated on Passeig de la Carretera in Benidorm’s Old Town and was awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for its continued quality. This establishment is particularly well-regarded for its signature dish – mussels – which will leave you wanting to return again and again.

El Barranco

This high-end restaurant was similarly awarded the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for its fantastic customer reviews, and is a slightly classier, more expensive option. It’s perfect for those seeking the best of the best in terms of local produce.

It is located overlooking the Playa de Poniente beach and thus boasts magical views of the Mediterranean Sea, particularly spectacular from the terrace tables. The menu is celebrated for its diverse range of quality local seafood (including sea bass, octopus, gambas, crayfish and many more) as well as its meat and vegetarian options. Though it is a more up-market option, you’ll no doubt find that it’s worth it as you tuck into their delicious seafood paella.

La Gambita de Benidorm

La Gambita is a restaurant located on Calle Toma Ortuno. You’ll notice the difference about this particular eatery the second you walk in – all the fresh fish is on display on beds of ice at the front of the restaurant! You can certainly rest assured that what you’re eating is as fresh as it gets.

Sit back with a glass of wine while experts prepare the fruits of the sea for your pleasure. The staff are renowned for their friendliness, so don’t hesitate to ask for suggestions about food and drink alike.

How to Get There

Getting from Alicante airport to Benidorm is easy – simply get a transfer if you want to get your holiday started as soon as possible. It is recommended that you pre-book your shuttle service from Alicante airport to Benidorm to avoid the queues at the airport.

I wouldn’t be surprised if your mouths are already watering at the prospect of the culinary treats Benidorm has to offer. This is not just any holiday, but the opportunity to experience a world of taste and culture.

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you’re looking for an affordable transfer to get you from Alicante airport to Benidorm, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.