This pasty shop is situated in the Commercial Centro, Moravit, the shopping complex opposite the Poco Loco on the Moraira – Calpe road just past Da Vinci restaurant, on the right hand side.

They specialise in several pasties, including beef, lamb, cheese/bacon, steak/ale, chicken tikka, etc. Also there are chicken and mushroom slices, chicken jalfrezi, peppered steak, sausage rolls, pork pies, pukka pies, and many others.

There are freshly made sandwiches, baps and bocadillas from €3.20, plus a selection of cakes, scones, fresh bread, baguettes and croissants. Spit roasted chickens are also available for €6.50.

The shop will make celebration cakes to order from €20 and cater for functions and parties with hot and cold buffets and BBQ parties.

They are open from Monday to Friday, 9.0 a.m. – 5.0 p.m. Saturday 9.0 a.m. – 2.0 p.m. and Sunday 10.0 a.m. – 2.0 p.m.

Their telephone number is 966497475.

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The Algas Bar is situated on the left hand side of the Moraira – Calpe road about one kilometre from the main Ampolla Beach. To reach the bar turn left at the small roundabout and descend to the car park. From the car park just walk down towards the beach.

During the winter months the bar is open until 8.0 p.m. and serves food until 4.0 p.m.
Available are pizzas (€8.0), various tapas (€3.50), sandwiches, chicken and some other dishes.

There is a very attractive enclosed area or tables and chairs are on the terrace right by the beach with the most fantastic views of (Moraira)[http://www.spanish-property-sales.net/moraira.htm].

It is a very pleasant place to go for a drink or coffee.

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On the 11th and 12th October there is a fair in Gata.

Items are as follows:

Gastronomic Exhibition. Handcraft and Trade fair Market Live Music Tapas Tour Tourist Train Horse Riding Motor Fair Childrens Nursery Childrens area Photoghraphy Contest Art in the Street

Further details from the Tourist Office

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For those interested in wines a visit to the Bodegas in Parcent is worthwhile.

Parcent is a delightful village inland from Benissa. Drive through Benissa in the direction of Calpe and take the right hand fork just outside the village, signposted Jalon. From Jalon continue towards Alkalali, and Parcent is signposted. The journey takes about 45 – 50 minutes from Benissa.

The wines are quite fruity using various grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, etc. for the red wines and Chardonnay, Moscatel Romano, etc. for the white wines. The area is famous for their sweet Moscatel

In 1996 the company started to make wines using grapes from their own land and everything is grown organically and made by hand, including picking, pressing, bottleing and labelling. It took almost ten years of experimenting before they had a range of seven wines, two reds, La Quintana and Comtat de Parcent, two whites, Gra d·Or and Auro, the latter being judged the best white wine at a blind tasting in January of this year, and others.. The bodegas also received the Baco de Bronce award in 2004.

Bodgegas Parcent is situated at Placa del Poble, 4, Parcent. Tel: 636 53 66 93

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This restaurant is situated in the shopping complex just past the Da Vinci Restaurant on the Moraira to Calpe road, on the left hand side driving towards Calpe.

There is a newly refurbished dining room and sunny terrace and during the winter the terrace will be enclosed and heated.

On Mondays to Fridays from 12.0 – 3.0 p.m. a meal can be obtained and a drink for €5.00 Thursday night curry is available, together with all the accompaniments, bread and a half bottle of wine for €10.0, as well as the normal menu. The restaurant is open from 12.0 until 10.0 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and is also open on Sundays from 6.0 – 10.0 p.m.

Fish available – cod, haddock, plaice, hake and scampi, plus homemade pies, homemade chilli, all types of curry, lasagne, kebabs, ribs, southern fried chicken and homemade fishcakes. The chips are homemade.

Takeaway is also available, and you can even telephone your order on 96 649 8395 and it will be ready for you when you arrive.

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The gastronomic fiesta will be held in the “Espai la Senieta” building in (Moraira)[http://www.spanish-property-sales.net/moraira.htm]. This is situated at the roundabout diagonally opposite the BBV Bank.

Every morning at 11.00 hours there will be cooking demonstrations and at 12.30 hours there will be gourmet offerings. At 17.00 hours there will be wine tasting. Special menus will be offered by participating restaurants. On 11th October there will be workshops of salted fish at the Fish Port. On 12th October there is a Gin-Tonic competition in the theatre. Also on 12th October there is an octupus competition and at 19.30 hours there is presentation of prizes.

A detailed programme is available from the Tourist Office.

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There are six restaurants in a line at the fish port in Calpe, all vying for your custom. Most offer a glass of sangria or morsel of food to tempt you inside and all offer good value for money.

The Andalucia restaurant is situated at the far end, right by the beach and offers splendid views of the sea and coastline. At the front of the restaurant is a fantastic display of different fish dishes ranging from anything from €20 to €89 (for two to four people) or you can opt for the menu del dia which is extremely reasonable. Starters include fish soup, salad, fried artichokes, spaghetti bolognese, prawn cocktail. Main courses include grilled sole, sardines, plate of mixed fish, hake, salmon, all served with chips, as well as chicken or pork. There is also a choice of desert, plus half a bottle of wine per person and bread. The price is €8.40 plus IVA.

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Every year in October there is a beer festival. This year the venue has been changed and it now takes place behind the Tennis Club, Calpe.

It commences on Thursday, 2nd October at 8.0 p.m. with the opening of the XXI Fiesta de la Cerveza de Calpe by the President of the Club Carnaval Calpe 1982 “Carlos Jahnke”. The first barrel will be opened by the Mayor of Calpe. The Queen of the Fiestas de Beer 2007 will present the new Queen of the Fiestas de Beer for 2008. There will be amusements with Andy and the Steinsberger Music.

Friday, 3rd October. 6.0 p.m.Andy and the Steinsberger Music will perform together with a mid-night show with Jean Pierre.

Saturday, 4th October. Music as above plus Oldie Night with music from the 70s,80s, and 90s, also Dream Show Grand Tombola.

Sunday, 5th October. Day of the Tourist. 11.0 a.m. – 14.00 hours Calpe Rock Band 12.30 p.m. – 14.20 p.m. Free beer and a paella tournament. 18.00 hours Music

Monday, 6th October. Music with Steffi and Bernd.

Tuesday, 7th October. 18.00 hours. Music with Andy, and the best songs of the last 20 years.

Wednesday, 8th October Festival of beer with Andy and Grand Tombola.

Thursday, 9th October. 11.00 – 14.00 hours. Jazz direct.

Friday, 10th Oc tober. Similar to Thursday.

Saturday, 11th October. 18.00 hours. Final Party plus Special Guest “Steffi” Singing, dancing.

Sundayd, 12th Oc tober. 11.00 hours “Bike-Day”

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This restaurant is a family run concern and is in Calle Salamanca, Jalon.

It used to be a wine bodega, is 200 years old and is very tastefully renovated and during the summer you can dine on the terrace under the grape vines.

The menu of the house is €14.95 and there is also an a la carte menu. The menu includes home made chicken liver and port pate, honey roasted goats cheese on a bed or red peppers or homemade soup. Main courses include duck breast served in a cranberry orange and ginger sauce, beef and Guinness casserole, fillet salmon on a bed of spinach, topped with smoked salmon and lobster sauce. Vegetarian dishes are also available and the chef will cater for dietary requirements if requested when booking. There is a good selection of home made desserts.

The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday evenings from 7.0 p.m. till late, also Sunday lunch from 12.0 to 3.0 p.m.

To make a booking telephone 96 648 0430 or 628 538 323

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For a pleasant evening with dinner and entertainment the El Andaluz has lots to offer.

This restaurant is situated next door to the large pottery shop on the new roundabout just past the Paichi Garden Centre as you take the road to Benitachell.

Most Saturdays there is a flamenco show, on Thursday evenings there is a singer/entertainer and on Friday evenings there is a male vocalist. The programme can change so it is worth telephoning, 96 649 0151.

The menu is quite reasonably priced.

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There are two bodegas which offer traditional home made meals, walks around the vineyards, wine tasting and harvesting.

The first one is Bodegas Castano in Ctra.- Fuentealamo, 3, Yecla, Murcia, tel. 96 879 11 15 and the second one is Bodegas Sierra Salinas at Paraje del Puerto s/n, Villena, Alicante, tel. 96 980 12 71.

The day starts with a walk around the vineyards, then a tour at the winery, attended by an expert. During the visit there will be opportunity to taste award winning wines as well as having a traditional home made meal, accompanied by a good variety of wines. .

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Every year there is an International Festival in Javea and this year, 2008, it begins on Thursday, 12th July. There will be 27 countries and associations showing their diverse culture and cuisine.

The festival lasts for three days and takes place on Avenida Agusta.

There will be a main stage to enjoy theatre groups, jazz bands, ethnic music and other music. The event is free of charge.

Thursday, 12th June:

19.00 Musicians from the French city of Albi in typical costumes. 19.30 Greeting in each language by participating countries. 20.15 Acrobatic Pizza. 20.15 Entertainment by Ronald McDonald. 21.30 Entertainment by students from Valerie Jean Stage School 22.30 Parade by the Moors and Christians of Javea 23.00 Rock band Dark Hose.

Friday, 13th June.

Parade by French Musicians 20.00 Acrobatic Pizza 20.30 Performance by dance group En Danza 21.300 Dance of Fire from Brazil 22.30 Hungarian group music 23.30 Music from Uruguay 00.00 Classic rock.

Saturday, 14th June

Workshops for all children from 5 to 12 years. From 12.00 until 14.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 18.30 Parade by French musicianss 19.30 Acrobatic Pizza Performances by pupils of Javea schools 20.30 Jazz with Hot Dogs 21.30 Parade of Moors and Christians of Javea 23.30 Performance by Enric Peidro and the Cuitat Bib Band

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This restaurant changed hands a few months ago and is possibly one of the best value restaurants in the area.

There is a menu del dia, served lunch times for €12 including VAT and in the evening for €15. This is three courses and a drink and the cooking is superb. There is a good selection of very well cooked fresh vegetables plus the presentation of the food is excellent.

There is also an a la carte menu called taste of the world. Three courses cost €24.95 including VAT or two courses cost €19.95

On Wednesday evenings there is music from 9.30 p.m.

The restaurant is situated at the end of the dual carriageway in Teulada, furthest from Moraira and lays back on the left hand side.

Telephone 96 574 12 14.

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A delightful evening can be spent in one of the restaurants at the fish port in Calpe.

These restaurants are all along one side of the road opposite the Fish Auction house and specialise mainly in fish dishes, although other dishes are available.

Each restaurant has a fantastic display of fresh fish dishes, giving you an idea of what to choose. There are displays containing all fish, for example, lobster, oysters, sardines, sole, salmon, etc. or you can choose a three course menu del dia with a bottle of wine between two people for only €8.60 plus VAT.

Each restaurant vies for your custom, offering you a glass of sangria and a tit-bit to entice you to choose their restaurant.

It is normally not necessary to book, just go along and have a browse before trying one of them.

The other plus is that you are right by the beach and on a summer evening this is very enjoyable

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For a special evening out this is a very good restaurant.

It is situated in Calle Dakar, Moraira, opposite the new Mas y Mas on the coast road towards Calpe.

The set menu is €19.0 which includes three courses. Starters include goats cheese with bacon and a beautiful dressing, salads, avocados, melon and serrano ham, soup, etc. Main courses are lamb, sole, pork and other dishes and there is usually one or two specials for the evening. The house wine is an exceptionally good Marques Concordia but is a little expensive at €13.

Sataris is open every night except Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. till late.

Tel. 96 574 7134.

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This is a very enjoyable Spanish restaurant, opposite the Town Hall in Teulada.

The price of the meal is governed by the main course and all are reasonable priced, starting at about €12 Euros for three courses and a bottle of wine for two.

There is a choice of lamb, salmon, fish, lamb, and others and all very well served with vegetables.
A tit-bit is served before the starters, and the starters are all good. Telephone 96 574 0341.

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This is an English restaurant, serving excellent food. It is situated on Cabo San Antonio 7, Moraira which is on the left hand side driving from the Ampolla beach on the coast road and just before the Da Vinci Restaurant.

The food is well cooked and very generous, either two, three or four courses and very reasonably priced, from approximately €12 Euros with a bottle of wine for two.

Telephone 96 574 8522.

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There will be a dinner and dance on Friday, 20th June at the Canor Banqueting Suite, Teulada.

This is organised by APASA (Javea Dog Pound) and everyone is welcome. Tickets are €35 each and will include welcome drinks, canapes, wine beer, water and three course dinner followed by dancing to Double Impact, vocal duo.

There will be an auction and the Directors of Ice Magic International Ltd. At the Plaza Central Shopping Mall in Calpe have donated a prize for a party for up to 12 people at the Calpe rink, to include skating and buffet refreshments with a pair of Italian designer ice skates thrown in. The winners will also be given a skate tuition by top international ice hockey coach.

For reservations call Maggie on 96 574 4449

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This is a fairly new restaurant which has opened on the dual carriageway road, leading from the roundabout by the new Town Hall, on the right hand side..

It is a very reasonably priced restaurant and for just under €10.0 you can help yourself to all the food available. There is a counter of raw foods, salmon, prawns, squid, fish fillets, lamb chops, steaks, chicken and lots of vegetables which you can take to the counter and the chefs will cook it for you in whichever sauce you wish, for example, garlic, Thai curry, black bean, curry and many others.

There is also another counter with ready cooked foods, for example crispy duck, chicken, frogs legs, beef, lamb dishes, rice and noodle dishes and salads.
There are also two or three different types of soup available, plus a very attractive selection of deserts, fresh and tinned fruit, yoghurt and ice creams.

A bottle of house wine is under €7 and there are other wines available at a higher price.

This restaurant is exceptionally good for families with young children as there is no long waiting to be served and the restaurant offers a lower price for children.

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This restaurant is fantastic value for money. It is situated at the extreme southern end of Javea Arenal beach right by the water's edge and there are plenty of tables in the open air, plus three large rooms inside.

It can be a little noisy inside but the menus are good and cheap. Three course meals, including a bottle of wine each person (you can take wine away if you do not drink it) start at around € 7 or € 8 per head and there are many choices, including fried fish, lamb, curry, pies, etc. also starters include avocado, soup, salads, pates and many more. Desserts are very varied also.

Tables can reserved indoors if preferred.

Telephone 96 577 1488. There are two rooms reserved for non-smokers.

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For a delightful day out to the mountains, nothing could be better than a visit to the restaurant L'Antiga Escola in Tollos. This restaurant is on top of a hill just past Castell de Castells. To reach Castell de Castells drive through Benissa going north and take the right fork signposted Jalon, continue through Jalon on to Alcalali and you will see Castell de Castells signposted just past the village.

There is lamb with mountain herbs on the menu, also Thai curry , starters include grilled mushrooms with Serrano ham. All the desserts are home made. The restaurant is owned by the chef, hence excellent personal attention.

To make reservations telephone 96 551 838. Open Wednesdays to Sundays.

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This is an English restaurant which is very good value for money. If you are driving from the garage in Moraira towards Benitachell you will see the signpost on the left hand side to turn right and it is situated about 100 metres up on the left. This is only about three hundred metres from the garage.

Their lunch time special is only €5.95 for a carvery and dessert from Monday to Saturday. Sunday lunch which includes a starter, carvery of beef, pork and turkey and choice of dessert is available from mid-day and is €9.95

Monday night is pie night for €5.95 including dessert.

There is also an early evening special for €7.75 which includes carvery and dessert between 6.0 p.m. and 7.0. p.m. every day.

The portions of meet are extremely generous and the quality is good. There is a large selection of vegetables, sauces and even Yorkshire pudding. Prices do not include VAT.

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This has to be one of the most delightful Spanish restaurants on the Costa Blanca.

It is situated on the road which runs parallel to Javea Beach, opposite the Tennis Club, on the same side of the road as Humpty Dumpty. Meals are three course, including a glass of wine and range rom €10 to €18 approximately. For the €10 choice the main course is Grilled Sole and is always delicious.

Others include chicken, salmon, duck, lamb and the starters are also extremely good, avocado, melon with serrano ham, baked asparagus and ham with a cheese topping, soup and a huge salad. The staff are extremely friendly.

To reserve a table telephone 96 579 0035

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