Cafés & Bakeries in La Nucía

Three-Michelin-star tasting-menu kitchen from chef Quique Dacosta — one of Spain's most celebrated restaurants, with a long-running menu rooted in the Marina Alta landscape.

A tiny, no-menu kitchen from former Quique Dacosta head chef Miquel Ruiz — booked weeks ahead for its market-driven Valencian cooking.

Modern grill-and-rice house on the port with a rooftop terrace — best known for charcoal-grilled Red Prawn of Dénia and seasonal rices.

Loreto-street favourite serving polished Valencian cooking, market fish and rice on a leafy patio.

Two-Michelin-star country house from chef Alberto Ferruz, blending Marina Alta produce with technical, salt-driven cooking.

Beach-front bistro at L'Arenal from chef Borja Susilla — short market menu and a constant rotation of fish, vegetables and fire-cooking.