La Fontana, Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria at Paseo Amanecer, Xàbia, Spain
La Fontana is a restaurant and pizzeria on Paseo Amanecer overlooking Arenal Beach, offering Italian specialties and Mediterranean dishes. Guests can dine indoors or outdoors while enjoying fresh ingredients prepared in both settings.
The establishment opened in 1963 as the first restaurant on Paseo de la Playa del Arenal. It marked the beginning of dining options in this part of the city.
The name comes from a fountain that once decorated the space. Today, the setting and menu still reflect this connection to water and the local shoreline.
The location sits directly beside the only sandy beach in the municipality, making it easy to find. Visitors should arrive early, especially on warm days, as the outdoor area fills up quickly in good weather.
The restaurant is the longest-operating beachfront establishment in Xàbia, offering glimpses into decades of change in the town. Its history shows how this part of the shore transformed from an empty stretch into a popular gathering place.
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