Algemesí’s cuisine is a delicious reflection of its agricultural surroundings and Valencian culinary traditions. The city’s location in the heart of the Valencian rice-growing region makes it no surprise that paella, Spain’s most famous rice dish, features prominently in local menus. Visitors can enjoy traditional paella valenciana, which typically includes chicken, rabbit, and vegetables, or try the seafood version with fresh ingredients from the nearby Mediterranean coast.
In addition to paella, Algemesí is known for its local sweets, particularly arrop i tallaetes, a traditional dessert made from grapes and pumpkin. Other specialties include all i pebre (eel stew) and fideuà, a dish similar to paella but made with noodles instead of rice.
Visitors can savor these local flavors at family-run restaurants and cafés throughout the city. The weekly markets are also a great place to discover fresh produce, artisanal products, and local delicacies.