If you’re planning your next getaway to the Mediterranean coast, Peñíscola will not only surprise you with its beaches and castle, but also with its rich and varied gastronomy. Do you want to know which dishes you can’t miss? Here we tell you all about it.
1. Fish stew
This seafood stew is one of the star dishes of Peñíscola cuisine. Made with fresh rock fish, potatoes and a tasty sauce, suquet de peix is ideal for those who want to enjoy a home-cooked meal with a taste of the sea. It is usually served with bread so that no trace of the delicious sauce is left behind.
2. All i Pebre of Snuff
A traditional recipe from the Valencian Community that in Peñíscola is made with fresh monkfish, potatoes, garlic, paprika and chilli pepper complete this tasty dish with character.
3. Rices
If there’s one thing that defines the local cuisine, it’s rice dishes. In Peñíscola, you can find a wide variety: seafood paella, black rice… But if you want a unique experience, don’t miss the wood-fired rice dishes at Tamarindos Restaurant, available during the summer. Cooked over a traditional wood fire, these rice dishes capture the essence of the most authentic Mediterranean cuisine, with unparalleled flavor and aroma. All this in an ideal seafront setting, within the Tamarindos Apartments complex in Peñíscola.
4. Fideuà
The perfect alternative for those who prefer pasta to rice. Fideuà, a thin noodle dish, is cooked with seafood and usually topped with a touch of aioli. It is a very popular dish with the locals and an excellent choice for those looking for something different but equally Mediterranean.
5. Grilled Octopus
Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, grilled octopus is a classic that never fails, usually served with a base of mashed potatoes or with a mild aioli. A perfect starter to whet your appetite.
6. Traditional Desserts
And to finish with a sweet touch, don’t forget to try the main local dessert ‘pastissets de boniato’ (sweet potato pastissets). very typical throughout the Valencian Community. Sweet, homemade and full of history.
Where to enjoy these dishes?
We recommend strolling through the old town and the seafront promenade, where you’ll find both traditional restaurants and more modern offerings that reinterpret classics with a creative twist.
If you love good food, Peñíscola is a destination that will win you over. Come hungry… and indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean.
