Alicante Gastronómica 2026: Fresh anchovy, the taste of the sea and salt

Torrevieja takes part in Alicante Gastronómica with a day devoted to fresh anchovy and its connection with the sea and the saltworks. The programme includes tastings, traditional cuisine and live cooking demonstrations by Torrevieja professionals and restaurants.

Programme

11:30–11:45 a.m. - Tasting: marinated fresh anchovy on a salt flatbread from the Torrevieja saltworks, with grated tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

12:30–12:45 p.m. - Tasting: fresh anchovy, pickled green chilli and olive skewer.

1:00–1:45 p.m. - Live cooking: traditional stew croquette, presented by La Mar de Bien restaurant. Winner of the sixth “Croquetas al gusto” competition.

2:00–2:15 p.m. - Tasting: crisps with fresh anchovy and Flor de Sal from the Torrevieja saltworks, presented by Terral Selección.

2:15–3:00 p.m. - Live cooking: traditional meatball stew, by the Cofradía del Cocido con Pelotas.

3:00–3:45 p.m. - Live cooking: Torrevieja-style seafood gazpacho, by local restaurateur Joaquín Guillamó Alarcón.

4:00–4:15 p.m. - Tasting: artichoke with fresh anchovy and extra virgin olive oil.

4:45–5:00 p.m. - Tasting: marinated fresh anchovy with grated beetroot.

5:30–6:00 p.m. - Sweet tasting: chocolate sponge cake with Flor de Sal from the Torrevieja saltworks, accompanied by Muscat grape mistela from the vineyards of La Mata.