{"id":7997,"date":"2025-07-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/?p=7997"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:02:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:02:28","slug":"ice-cold-and-light-thats-what-summer-tastes-like-on-the-costa-blanca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/en\/kulinarisches\/spezialitaeten-rezepte\/eisgekuehlt-und-leicht-so-schmeckt-der-sommer-an-der-costa-blanca\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice-cold and light - the taste of summer on the Costa Blanca"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ice-cold and light - the taste of summer on the Costa Blanca<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From gazpacho to orxata - culinary classics that refresh and fill you up in the heat.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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There are many sides to summer on the Costa Blanca. One is hot, loud and full of joie de vivre. The other tastes of tomatoes, fresh herbs and a glass of Tinto de Verano in the afternoon heat. If you want to spend the warm months not only on the beach, but also on your plate, you should take some time to savour the classics of the region.<\/p>

Because eating here is never just about eating - it's a ritual that structures the day, brings people together and sometimes simply helps to endure the temperatures with a smile.<\/p>

Gazpacho, salmorejo and co. <\/strong>Cold bowls that make you happy<\/strong>
Few dishes epitomise Spanish summers like gazpacho: a cold soup made from tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, garlic and olive oil. Simple, honest, served ice cold - and just right when you need to cool down after a stroll around the market.
The salmorejo is somewhat creamier, often with an egg and Serrano ham topping. Both varieties are available in many restaurants, especially in small bars around the market halls of D\u00e9nia, J\u00e1vea or Altea.
If you like, you can also take a bottle of gazpacho with you - any well-stocked supermarket will have it chilled.<\/p>

Tinto de Verano - <\/strong>Simple, red and just right<\/strong>
While tourists like to order sangria, many locals prefer to drink the uncomplicated Tinto de Verano: red wine, ice cubes, lemonade - that's it. A drink that no terrace is complete without in the late afternoon.
Alternatively, a glass of orxata, the nutty-sweet drink made from tigernuts, which has cult status in the Valencia region, is worthwhile. It tastes particularly fresh in the classic orxater\u00edas in Altea or at the stalls at the summer festivals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fish that tastes like a holiday<\/strong>
Light cuisine from the sea is also a must. Grilled sardines, boquerones, cuttlefish from the plancha grill - the fish counters are full of variety in summer. If you fancy it, you can buy your own fish at one of the fish markets and grill it at home. Or you can enjoy it directly in the chiringuito on the beach, where you often have the best view of the sea.<\/p>

Our tips for tasting<\/strong>
\u25b6 D\u00e9nia Mercat Municipal: Great selection of fresh vegetables, fish and local wines. Many bars all around offer homemade tapas and cold soups.
Mercado Central Altea: Small but nice - ideal for an aperitif or shopping.
Valencia is known for its excellent, homemade horchata - many of the best horchater\u00edas in the region have their roots here. Particularly recommended: the Orxater\u00eda Daniel in Alboraya. A legendary meeting place for fresh orxata and a perfect destination for a short summer excursion.
\u25b6 Chiringuitos in Calpe, Javea and Moraira: perfect for a plate of sardines with a view of the water.<\/p>

Summer on the Costa Blanca tastes fresh, light and always a bit like a holiday. And once you've tasted the classics, you'll understand why no one here is afraid of the heat - at most of running out of Tinto de Verano.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ingredients for 4 people:<\/p>

1 kg tomatoes - 1 cucumber - 1 red pepper - 1 clove of garlic - 50 ml olive oil - 1 dash of sherry vinegar<\/p>

Salt, pepper, ice cubes<\/p>

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