The Rice Route 2026: 13–18 October

The Association is launching the first edition of “La Ruta del Arroz – The Rice Route”, a new gastronomic initiative aimed at promoting local cuisine, boosting business at member establishments and offering the public a new experience centred on rice. The first edition of La Ruta del Arroz 2026 will take place from Tuesday […]
5th ‘World’s Best Tapeta’ Competition

On 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 September 2026, at 11.00 am, Alicante’s Central Market (CERCA) will be bursting with flavour thanks to a unique cookery demonstration dedicated to tapas. APEHA, together with Costa Blanca and Alicante City Council, has brought together some of the best chefs from ‘La […]
International Tapas Day 2026
Free hospitality and tourism courses in Torrevieja, vocational training – 2nd semester 2026

CdT Torrevieja launches more than 30 free hospitality and tourism courses for the second half of 2026 The Centre de Turisme (CdT) in Torrevieja has opened enrolment for its Vocational Training for Employment programme for the second half of 2026, offering more than 30 free courses aimed at […]
Entries are now open for International Tapas Day Torrevieja 2026

Interested partner establishments may submit their applications by Tuesday 1 September at 2.00 pm to take part in this gastronomic event, which will be held on 26 September. The organisers of International Tapas Day Torrevieja 2026 have opened the registration period for all member hospitality establishments interested in taking part in […]
APEHA is informing its members about new funding to help them upgrade their hospitality equipment, with grants of up to 11,000 euros

The grants will provide funding of up to 100% for the replacement of machinery, air-conditioning systems and sun protection features to improve the energy efficiency of establishments. The Alicante Provincial Association of Hospitality Business Owners (APEHA) is informing its members of the launch of the call for applications under the Emergency Plan for the Renovation of Equipment in […]
Restaurant and shop owners in Torrevieja are backing the local police in the fight against illegal sales

Trade and hospitality associations in Torrevieja have expressed their appreciation to the local police for their efforts to tackle illegal sales and are calling for a level playing field to protect the local business community.
Torrevieja and the Sea Gastronomic Festival 2026: a successful edition dedicated to the finest seafood

Torrevieja: The “Torrevieja and the Sea” Gastronomic Festival has once again demonstrated, for yet another year, the excellent state of local gastronomy, bringing together lovers of seafood cuisine over several Fridays for an event that has paid tribute to the city’s main culinary heritage: the sea. In this latest edition, four restaurants […]
Torrevieja and the Sea 2026

Torrevieja presents the Gastronomic Days "Torrevieja and the Sea 2026" The Association of Hotel and Catering Businesses of Torrevieja and Region (AEHTC) has officially presented a new edition of the Gastronomic Days "Torrevieja and the Sea 2026", an initiative that once again unites Mediterranean gastronomy, seafaring tradition and tourism promotion of the city. The official presentation [...]
Winners of "Croquetas al Gusto" 2026 in Croqueteando por Torrevieja

Winners of the "Croquetas al Gusto" contest in the VI edition of Croqueteando por Torrevieja The Association of Hotel and Catering Businesses of Torrevieja and Region (AEHTC) has announced the winners of the "Croquetas al Gusto" contest, held within the programme of the VI edition of "Croqueteando por Torrevieja", one of the most outstanding gastronomic events and one of the [...]
