Bétera offers a delicious array of traditional Valencian cuisine. The town’s proximity to the agricultural heartland of Valencia means that fresh, local ingredients are always in abundance. Paella, Valencia’s most famous dish, is a must-try, often made with rabbit, chicken, and vegetables grown in the region. Seafood lovers will also enjoy the coastal variation, paella de mariscos, featuring fresh fish and shellfish from the nearby Mediterranean.
Other local favorites include all i pebre (a garlic and pepper eel stew), fideuà (a seafood noodle dish), and esgarraet, a salad made with roasted peppers, salted cod, and olive oil. For dessert, don’t miss out on turrón, a traditional almond nougat, or horchata, a sweet drink made from tiger nuts, which is especially refreshing during the hot summer months.
Bétera has many family-run restaurants and cozy cafes where visitors can enjoy these regional specialties. The local market, Mercat de Bétera, is also a great place to explore fresh produce, local cheeses, and artisanal products.