La Botiga de la Figa: authentic flavours and tasty delicacies.

La Botiga de la Figa is a fantastic shop in Castelló de la Plana where you can delve into the local cuisine while on your exploration of the city. Here, you’ll find artisanal sweet and savoury treats, as well as a wide range of craft beverages, all made from gourmet ingredients.

This deli also has a seating area where you can have a bite of something to eat before purchasing a few products to take home with you. It’s a great place to have breakfast, a light lunch or a much-needed snack in the afternoon, while sightseeing around Castelló de la Plana.

The typical ximos in La Botiga de la Figa are a must-try. Always making an appearance at La Magdalena festival, these deep-fried bready snacks are stuffed with pisto, a typical tomato and red pepper sauce. The shop-cum-café also offers savoury churros, crispy sandwiches with different flavoursome fillings and a variety of rolls.

If you have a sweet tooth, then try the traditional figues albardaes. These donut-like creations consist of a dried fig, sometimes soaked in liquor, covered in batter and then deep fried. Take some back with you as a souvenir of the city, or nab a table inside and order a hot chocolate to go with these sugary morsels. 

You’ll also find sweets, crunchy chocolate rocks, almond biscuits, churros, buñuelos and homemade jams. One of the most popular delights you’ll find at La Botiga de la Figa is the homemade cake which is made of the café’s signature ingredient: fig. Not to mention the tiger nut torrijas, a Spanish version of French toast, and turrón cake.

Finally, if you’ve still got some space left in your stomach, it’s worth trying a coca, a very traditional spongecake from the Region of Valencia. The Castelló coca is made of potato and almond, and goes so well with a cold or hot drink, maybe even a glass of wine. So pop into La Botiga de la Figa while in Castelló de la Plana and treat yourself to a local mouthwatering delicacy.