Recipes
Traditional Alicante desserts: sweets of the Vinalopó
Almond macaroons, fig bread, toñas and homemade liqueurs: discover the traditional Alicante desserts and the Mediterranean after-lunch at Finca La Esperanza.
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What to see near Petrer: castle, mountains and day plans
What to see in Petrer and its surroundings: castle, historic centre, Xorret de Catí and the Sierra del Maigmó, plus a meal at Finca La Esperanza.
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Cuisine
D.O. Alicante wines: pairing rice and wine in the Vinalopó
Monastrell, Fondillón and Moscatel: discover the D.O. Alicante wines and how to pair rice and wine with the dishes of Finca La Esperanza in Petrer.
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Moros y Cristianos of Petrer: festival, history and gastronomy
The Moros y Cristianos of Petrer are far more than parades: they are history, atmosphere and gastronomy. Discover the festivals of Petrer and how to experience the town.
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Restaurant for celebrations and group meals in Petrer
Looking for a restaurant for celebrations or group meals in Petrer? Finca La Esperanza offers rural spaces, rice dishes to share and a warm, personal welcome.
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Tradition
Vinalopó olive oil: the olive trees around the finca
Vinalopó olive oil is born from centuries-old olive trees like those that surround Finca La Esperanza. Discover its culture, its flavour and its role in our kitchen.
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Cuisine
Zero-kilometre produce: the local cuisine of the Vinalopó
Zero-kilometre produce is the soul of the cuisine of the Vinalopó: proximity, season and flavour. Discover why local produce makes all the difference.
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Recipes
Gazpacho manchego: recipe and history of a shepherds' dish
Gazpacho manchego is neither cold nor Andalusian: it's a hot stew of flatbread and game. Discover its history, ingredients and how we make it in the house.
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Cuisine
Restaurant with a terrace in Petrer: eating among olive trees
Looking for a restaurant with a terrace in Petrer is looking for the best plan of spring and summer: fresh dishes, stone arches and views of the sierra.
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Territory
Where to eat in Petrer: the diner's guide 2026
Not sure where to eat in Petrer? A 2026 guide to the area's styles of cooking and why to choose a rural Mediterranean restaurant among olive trees.
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Tradition
Alicante cocas of the Vinalopó: coca a la pala and the bread of the fields
The Alicante cocas of the Vinalopó: coca a la pala with pepper and anchovy, coca amb tonyina and a baking tradition that tastes of the fields of Petrer.
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Recipes
Rabbit and snail rice: the inland Alicante recipe
The recipe for rabbit and snail rice, the flagship dish of inland Alicante cuisine: produce, fire, sofrito and the secrets of the socarrat.
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Territory
Hiking in Petrer: the Sierra del Maigmó trails step by step
A hiking guide to Petrer: PR-CV trails through the Sierra del Maigmó, the Silla del Cid and the Pico del Fraile, and where to eat when you come down from the mountain.
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Things to do in Petrer: what to see and where to eat in the Vinalopó
Petrer is much more than a town to pass through. An Arab castle, hiking trails, Moros y Cristianos and a gastronomy worth a journey. We share the best plans for a full day in the Vinalopó.
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Recipes
The best rice dishes of Alicante: recipes from the land of the Vinalopó
Paella de campo, baked rice, soupy mountain rice… The Vinalopó has its own rice culture that deserves to be told. We tour the recipes that define inland Alicante cooking.
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Tradition
Tradition and cooking in Petrer: the culinary heritage of the Vinalopó
The recipes of the Vinalopó have been passed from generation to generation for centuries. Discover how the culinary tradition of Petrer lives on in every dish and why sitting down at the table remains the most important act of the day.
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Wine tourism in Petrer: the Alicante Wine Route and Bodegas Bocopa
Wine tourism in Petrer combines the Alicante Wine Route, Bodegas Bocopa and the D.O. Alicante with a table among olive trees. Discover it with us.
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Territory
Mediterranean cuisine in Petrer: the flavours of the Vinalopó
The Vinalopó Valley holds an honest cuisine, rooted in the land and the sea. Discover why Petrer is one of the finest gastronomic destinations in the province of Alicante, with a Mediterranean tradition lived in every dish.
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