In The Mood For Sea Food: Benidorm’s Best Spots

If you’re feeling peckish on your journey from Alicante to Benidorm, you couldn’t be in a better place – particularly if you’re hungry for some seafood. Since the resort is widely known for its beautiful beaches and rich seas, it will come as no surprise that the area is home to some fantastic seafood restaurants, too. Here are a few of the very best.

Restaurante Club Nautico

Boasting the ideal location for a fishy restaurant, Restaurante Club Nautico looks over the harbour and provides some truly scrumptious dishes. Most of the fish are caught daily, and guests say they can taste the freshness in every meal. The menu includes all kinds of seafood ranging from flaky sea bass to soft whitebait, and there are options for vegetarians, too.

La Mejillonera 

If you’re looking for a classic eatery, La Mejillonera is your place. It’s located in Benidorm’s Old Town, so before you even go inside you can enjoy a traditional setting. Start your meal by sampling the restaurant’s renowned mussels, or try their famous paella recipe if you’re feeling extra hungry. The locals love it, so this place is sure to please the whole family while you’re on holiday.

El Barranco

Despite being a little more tourist-oriented and located by the popular Playa de Poniente Beach, El Barranco provides an extremely high-class experience for all guests and offers a spectacular array of innovative and classic fish-based dishes. Some of the popular menu choices include octopus, sardines, lobster and mussels. This is a must if you’re spending the day at the nearby beach!

La Gambita

Also located in the Old Town, La Gambita has a quiet, sophisticated ambience. Interestingly, the fish served at this restaurant are displayed at the front on beds of ice. Visitors can select their fish from the display and have it cooked – a very unique way to order your meal! This eatery is also known for its great selection of wines, so is recommended as a spot for a romantic dinner date.

How to Get There

Getting to these spectacular eateries couldn’t be easier. Catch a direct flight from the UK and then get a transfer from Alicante to Benidorm. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the sounds of the waves as you munch on a fresh plate of tasty sea snacks.

If you pre-book your transfer service from Alicante to Benidorm, your journey will be even quicker – and a lot cheaper. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport and you’ll arrive at your destination within minutes. What could be better?

Whatever your preferences are when it comes to fish dishes, you must make sure you sample the menus at these fabulous Benidorm restaurants. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

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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 to Benidorm, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.