Costa Blanca's Best Restaurants, Cafés, and Bars. Info-Documentary 2025-26.

🌴 Discover 15 of the best places for expats and tourists to eat and unwind on the Costa Blanca in this new info-documentary from acclaimed Danish filmmaker Theo Newton. From stunning seaside views and gourmet cuisine to cosy rural gems and authentic international flavours, this film invites you to explore the vibrant food culture across Alicante province. 🎥 This is not just a restaurant guide – it's a cinematic journey through the people, stories, and locations that make Costa Blanca a dream destination for food lovers, expats, tourists, and anyone considering life in this sun-soaked part of Spain. ▶️ Timestamps – jump directly to each featured restaurant or café: 00:00 – Introduction by filmmaker Theo Newton + film overview 00:54 – Cosy countryside specialties | Masena Restaurant, Jávea / Xàbia 02:03 – Haute cuisine in a livery yard oasis | Vall de Cavall, Gata de Gorgos 03:26 – Sea-view dining experience | Ca Nano, Dénia 04:31 – Bar, terrace & fine dining | Waldemar’s, Orihuela Costa 07:01 – Elegant terrace dining | La Luna, Orihuela Costa 09:07 – Seaside dining excellence | Nautilus, Torrevieja 11:23 – Double Scandinavian feature: Henrik Ibsen Restaurant & La Zupperia de Johnny, Torrevieja 13:50 – Quality meat & grill expertise | Hereford Meat on Fire, Albir & Altea 19:54 – Family-friendly Spanish cuisine | Meliton, Altea la Vella 21:40 – Seafood, oysters, and tapas by the sea | Capri Restaurante, Calpe 24:51 – Expats’ vibes & great dishes | Bistro La Livi, Albir 26:31 – For beer lovers too | Universal Lounge Bar, Albir 27:59 – Authentic Chinese gastronomy | Nuovo Siglo, Albir 30:12 – Outro by Theo Newton + credits & restaurant links 📌 ABOUT THE FILM SERIES This is part of the acclaimed series “Costa Blanca – The Place to Live and Visit,” now with over 1.5 million views on YouTube. It’s the 31st documentary by Danish composer and filmmaker Theo Newton, and it continues the tradition of showcasing life, lifestyle, and local opportunities on the Costa Blanca through cinematic storytelling. Whether you're a local resident, a future expat, or a traveller exploring where to eat and relax, this film is your authentic window into one of Spain's most exciting regions. 🌐 More info: https://www.UPnowCostaBlanca.com 👉 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS: (In order of appearance in the film) ✅ Restaurante Masena, Jávea https://www.restaurantemasena.es ✅ Restaurante Vall de Cavall, Gata de Gorgos https://www.valldecavall.es ✅ Restaurante Ca Nano, Dénia https://www.cananodenia.com ✅ Restaurante Waldemar's, Orihuela Costa   / waldemarsinternational   ✅ La Luna Restaurante, Orihuela Costa   / lalunalasmimosas   ✅ Nautilus Restaurante, Torrevieja https://www.nautilusrestaurante.es ✅ Henrik Ibsen Restaurant, Torrevieja Find Henrik Ibsen Restaurant on Facebook ✅ La Zuppería de Johnny, Torrevieja Find La Zuppería de Johnny on Facebook ✅ Hereford Meat on Fire, Albir & Altea https://www.herefordmeatonfire.com ✅ Restaurant Meliton Jardin, Altea la Vella https://www.meliton-jardin.com ✅ Restaurant Capri Calpe, Calpe https://www.caprirestaurante.es ✅ Bistro La Livi https://www.bistrolalivi.com ✅ Universal Lounge Bar, Albir https://www.universalloungebar.com ✅ Nuevo Siglo Restaurant, Albir Thanks to Ramphy Fermin Jr. for drone filming (   / @lifeofthefermins  . Also thanks to everyone else who contributed to this film. More information: Title: Costa Blanca's Best Restaurants, Cafés, and Bars. Info-Documentary 2025–26 Written, directed, and produced by: Theo Newton Presented by: Theo Newton & Natalia Hansson Original Music: Theo Newton Produced by: UPNOW Costa Blanca Copyright: © & ℗ 2025 Theo Newton Language: English | Runtime: 31:13 | Format: HD 16:9 Filming Locations: Costa Blanca, Spain #CostaBlanca #CostaBlancaRestaurants #SpainFoodDocumentary #ExpatLifeSpain #CostaBlancaCafes #MoveToCostaBlanca #UPNOWfilm #TheoNewton #ExpatFoodGuide #TouristFoodGuide #CostaBlancaTouristGuide #movingtospain