Five restaurants from the Marina Baixa and Marina Alta areas will represent their regions in the event known as Menjars de la Terra, scheduled from the 24th to the 28th of April. This will mark the final gastronomy week of the season when Alicante’s culinary landscape is showcased in all its variety and the quality of local products is celebrated by visitors and locals alike.
The initiative is coordinated by a newspaper agency that supports the effort of the Provincial Assembly, and the lineups include L’Olleta de Altea, Fisherman’s House, Sheep, Belvedere, and the Hotel Madeira in Benidorm, along with Federico House in Denia and Baydal in Calp. The selection presents a broad, yet representative sample of contemporary Alicante cuisine as it is practiced on the region’s hills and coasts.
The INFORMACIÓN newspaper has organized Menjars de la Terra into a refreshed format this year. Back with the Provincial General Assembly’s backing, the conference tour visits different regions of the province during distinct gastronomy weeks. Each day runs from Monday to Friday, with a new restaurant hosting the event. The initiative also involves collaboration with Denominations of Origin Regulatory Councils, who pledged to promote Alicante’s local products across the province.
previous days
The opening week took place in October in Alto y Medio Vinalopó, with restaurants including Alfonso Mira de Aspe, La Sirena de Petrer, Xiri de Monóvar, Alfonso de Pinoso, and La Despensa de Villena taking part. Later, l’Alacanti hosted two weeks in November, featuring Maestral, El Sorell, El Capricho de Raquel, La Ereta, Dársena and Racó del Pla, Mauro in San Vicente, Mesón Ino in Mutxamel, La Peña in El Campello, and Santa Luzia in Sant Joan. The Bay is believed to have gained prominence as Baix Vinalopó’s Elche’s La Masía de Chencho, Cachito, and Selecte showcased regional diversity and culinary richness, including Casa Tomás in Crevillent and El Faro in Santa Pola. In February, Vega Baja was highlighted with El Jardín de Guardamar, La Herradura de Los Montesinos, El Buey de Almoradí, D’Davinia Martínez de Orihuela, and Barlovento of Torrevieja among notable participants.
Participants also explored beloved flavors across Mount Alicante. Alcoy’s Lolo, Castalla’s La Viscaya, Cocentaina’s Nou Raspa, Ibi’s RQR, and Balones’ El Racó del Seta contributed to a lineup that exceeded expectations and inspired wide appreciation.
In Alicante, significant attention was given to Bag Table Grapes from the Vinalopó area, nougat from l’Alacantí, Elche’s Granada Mollar, artichokes from Vega Baja, and the Cherry harvest from La Montaña. Traditional spirits and an evolving culinary scene also featured notable moments through the season as described by local coverage of the events [Source: INFORMACIÓN].
Price and reservations
The event offers a fixed menu price of 40 euros per meal, which includes drinks and VAT. Interested diners should simply visit the chosen restaurant to reserve a table. Menus specifically prepared for this event will be announced in due course, and entertainment accompanies the dining experience as part of the program.