I have decided to revisit some of my favorite meals and foods here in the Costa Blanca area of Spain:
First course beachside at La Maja
grilled artichokes
Chopitos (fried baby squid)
Flan
Composed salad with goat cheese
Cocido con pelotas (traditional regional favorite)
Sample of tapas served complimentarily with wine or beer
Paté plate
Salad with cheese and ham
John Dory fish with salad and fries
Sautéed fish with veggies in saffron sauce
Seafood salad
Jamon
Grilled octopus
Pimientos de padron
Paella with rabbit and calamari
Starr Treks 
I specially like paella and the baby squids, I tasted them in Barcelona
Agreed. I am an adventurous eater so I enjoy trying the variety of interesting food here.
I remember my first visit to Spain – Benidorm in 1977. The food at the Hotel Don Juan was appallingly bad. Thank goodness things have changed. I always enjoy my food in Spain now!
There are still lots of crappy restaurants in Benidorm, but fortunately, there are quite a few with quality, innovative food.