Cuisine

Torrevieja’s cuisine combines tradition and modernity in a varied and high-quality offering. Based on Mediterranean cuisine, it draws on fresh fish and produce from the Huerta del Bajo Segura, resulting in balanced and flavourful dishes.

Among its most representative dishes are the caldero, a creamy rice dish cooked with rock fish and served with aioli, and dried octopus, one of the city’s most unique and traditional dishes, closely linked to its seafaring heritage. Alongside these, the local cuisine offers seafood stews and specialities made with seafood that reflect Torrevieja’s fishing heritage.

Throughout the year, numerous gastronomic events are held that showcase the local restaurant scene, such as Pastel y Café, Lent Menus, Tapas or Torrevieja Rice Dishes, amongst other events that allow you to taste and discover the city’s culinary richness. For a detailed look at the traditional recipes of our cuisine, please consult the Torrevejense Recipe Book. 

Throughout the year, Torrevieja hosts a wide range of gastronomic events that showcase the city’s local restaurants, including Pastel y Café, Menús de Cuaresma, De Tapas and Arroces de Torrevieja, among other initiatives that invite visitors to taste and discover the city’s rich culinary heritage.