accompany the Virgin during the procession. The dance of the Nanos precedes the parade and represent the pagan festival. Gastronomy The typical dishes of Callosa include: Crosta. A typical Carnival dish. It's made with dry rice and contains among other ingredients, sausages, covered with beaten egg, baked in clay pot. Minxos. Cover patties of chopped vegetables and fish. Putxero (or olla) amb pilotas. Typical dish from the festivities of Moros i Cristians. It's similar to Spanish stew, incorporating some balls stuffed with meat and blood and wrapped in cabbage leaves. Desserts, Referring to desserts, we highlight the pastissets d’aguardent i a l’aire, tiny cakes with liquor. And of course, the loquat in all its varieties (natural, in syrup, cakes and so on). Policy References External links City Hall of Callosa d'en Sarrià Índice de Estadística Municipal de Callosa d'en Sarrià. Diputación de Alicante Touristic Information Callosa Naturalment Information about the Algar Waterfalls For more information about the fiestas Callosa en festes Municipalities in the Province of Alicante Marina Baixa