The IX edition of International Tapas Day comes to Torrevieja this Saturday 27 September with many new features: a photo contest on Instagram, raffles, special prizes and the participation of 15 establishments that will present their best gastronomic proposals.
Official presentation of the event
The Association of Hospitality Entrepreneurs of Torrevieja and Region (AEHTC) presented the event in a ceremony chaired by José Ignacio Pastor, president of the entity. He was accompanied by Rosario Martinez, Councillor for Hospitality and Tourism of the City of Torrevieja, and Alicia Arenas, director of the CdT Torrevieja.
During the presentation, Pastor stressed that this event, already consolidated in the local gastronomic calendar, is a day that promotes the Torrevieja hospitality industry, offering visibility to the talent of the establishments and a unique experience for both residents and visitors.
Photo contest and raffles
Coinciding with the International Tourism DayThis year's edition includes a photo contest on Instagram: attendees can post images of themselves enjoying tapas in participating establishments or in emblematic places in the city.
The most original, creative and fun photo will be awarded. In addition, the public will be able to enter different prize draws by scanning the QR code on the event's official publicity.
The "Tapa Makro": new this year
The main new feature is the introduction of the Makro LidThe establishments will have to prepare a tapa with the artichoke as the main ingredient. A professional jury will evaluate taste, originality and elaboration to select the two best tapas. The winners will receive a trolley of products from Makro, the official supplier of the event.
Participating establishments
A total of 15 establishments associated with the AEHTC will demonstrate their culinary creativity on this day, offering original tapas with a local stamp:
- Bianco Sea Club
- La Cantina Food & Drinks
- Jax Torrevieja
- Castaway Beach Club
- Luna Creciente Gastrobar
- Restaurant HB Torrevieja
- Güest Gastrobar Restaurant
- Diba Restaurant
- Catalina II Restaurant
- Po Rom Pom Pom
- Kafeina Cafeteria
- Restaurant Casa Luchy
- Martini's Restaurant
- Restaurant La Mata "Felisa
- Hotel La Laguna Spa & Golf
A consolidated event
International Tapas Day has become one of the most important gastronomic events on the local calendar, where locals, tourists and visitors can enjoy creative, original and flavourful tapas in a festive atmosphere that combines gastronomy and tourism.
Organised by: Association of Hotel and Catering Businessmen of Torrevieja and Region (AEHTC)
They collaborate: Torrevieja Town Hall and the Costa Blanca Provincial Tourist Board
For more information, please visit
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