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Drinking is cheap all over Oliva, especially in the smaller bars. Beers are of the pilsen, lager type (ie San Miguel). If you prefer a generally good red or white then ask for a Rioja. Alicante and Valencia rosés (rosados) are also good and cheap, as are the cheaper Valdepeñas reds. A crisp, dry white is Rueda or a Vega Sicilia, aged in oak casks for 10 years (and well worth the wait). Spniards often say that the best white wine in the country comes from Galicia in the North West. This is probably true but Ribeiro or Albariño wines are still expensive everywhere, even in supermarkets. Try a sherry (fino or amontillado) or a Spanish champagne (cava), which compares very favourably with the much more expensive French champagnes. Go for the brut variety if you like a dry champagne at a good price. Brandies (coñacs) vary from fiery to smooth. An excellent smoothie is 103 (ciento y
tres).
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