Cultural Route in Benissa

Benissa is a municipality and city of the Valencian Community. Located in the northeast of the province of Alicante, in the Marina Alta Region (Costa Blanca) and has about 15,000 inhabitants. It is a real pleasure to stroll through the Historic Center of Benissa, perfectly preserved, and discover the full-size museum that make up its buildings. Cobblestone streets, centuries-old walls and ancient stately homes transfer us to the Middle Ages. Among the places of interest we will highlight: CHURCH OF THE PURÍSSIMA XIQUETA. The Cathedral of the Navy. Neogothic style CITY HALL. It is located in the Plaza del Portal. L´ESGLÉSIA VELLA PLATE. We are in one of the most beautiful places in Benissa. CONSELL ROOM. It was built at the end of the 16th century. ABARGUES MUSEUM. It is a palatial house of the XVIII-XIX centuries. MONUMENT TO THE RIBERERO. He is a character of deep tradition in the life of Benissa. CULTURAL CENTER / LIBRARY. Old Palace of the Torres-Orduña. It dates from the 16th century. Palace House in Benissa GASTRONOMY Touring Benissa is also knowing her through her flavors and smells. The cuisine of Valencian cuisine is offered here reinforced through original and tasty dishes, species, sea and field products, and a special pampering that make the dish on the table a delicacy. Names that whet your appetite such as "Melva Borreta", "Bull amb ceba", "Pelleta Mullador", "Sang amb ceba", "Polx putxero", "Sanator of sangatxo", "Coques al calfó and amb mullador" . The variety of rice is almost infinite highlighting among them the "arròs al forn", the "arròs amb faba pelada", the "arròs amb fèsols i naps", the "arròs de senyoret", the "arròs a banda" and a long etc. Special mention deserves the artisanal sausages that have managed to walk the name of the town of Benissa and the region of the Navy through all national areas. This is due to its excellent taste and the fact that local artisan butchers are still using the formulas of their ancestors.