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"El Plat de Cullera" opens the calendar of gastronomic events in Altea

The gastronomic days "El Plat de Cullera", which will be held in Altea from February 16 to 25, were presented to the media. In this new edition, there was a record participation of 17 establishments that wanted to join the conference. La Paraeta, Melitón Jardín, Ca Pere, Casa Vital, E-Tika, Italia Loca, Xe que Bò, Chez Pierre, Juan Abril, Mallol, Gourmet Losada, la Clau d'Altea, Gallinero, Maná, Rumors, la Picateta de Lola and the Sidrería Escondida, will offer for a few days their best dishes with traditional menus, suitable for the time of year, and with the spoon as a common element among all and some with touches of innovation.

During the presentation, the councilor for HR and Citizen Security, Deo Sánchez, apologised to the councilor for Commerce, Jose María Borja, who due to personal issues could not attend the presentation, and wanted to congratulate all the participating establishments, highlighting the work carried out by the Association of Innkeepers and Merchants of Altea. According to Deo Sánchez, "it's an initiative that wants to highlight the work of collaborating restaurants, but that benefits local commerce since they all use local products and that has the support of the Altea City Council a another year".

For his part, the president of AEA, the Association of Innkeepers and Merchants of Altea, Juan Abril, said that this will be the first event of the year to which six others will accompany in the coming months, thus highlighting the concerns that all its associates have. With regard to these days, "we want to show the concern that we have among all restaurateurs so that we don't lose spoon meals, that tradition that is so ours. There are very elaborate menus that will make us remember those flavours of old", highlighted Abril, who encouraged to enjoy the "Plat de Cullera" by being able to make reservations now to avoid last minute problems.

The "El Plat de Cullera" conferences want to reward the loyalty of their diners, as in previous editions, for this reason each place participating in the conferences will be assigned a QR code, in which each customer can register their participation. In this way, he will enter the draw for various gifts that have been contributed by different collaborating companies. Some of these gifts are a Gentilesa soup from Melitón restaurant, a Gentilesa soup from Ristorantino Gallinero, a Gentilesa soup from the De Confiança bar, Gentilesa coffee packs from Café Arditi Italia Roma, a batch of Premium Gentilesa products from El Picaro butcher shop and a batch of Boama chocolate courtesy of Chocolates Marcos Tonda. The more menus enjoyed, the more options and possibilities there will be in the draw that takes place at the end of the days.

To finish, Mario Ayús, from the company Gastro Eventos and organizer of the conference, emphasised that it is very easy to work in the locality, since "our mission is to put a little more in the window a gastronomy itself very well known, as is Alteana. That's why we try, based on our previous experience, and with the restaurateurs' concerns, to adapt to the events they ask of us". For Gastro Eventos, "the launch of seven gastronomic events in 2024 is good proof that things are going well, and that more and more establishments want to join any of the projects".

🌴 What's On Across the Costa Blanca

Benidorm & Surrounding Areas | 6–12 July 2026

The Costa Blanca is in full summer swing, with another busy week of sunshine, festivals, sporting events and family entertainment across Benidorm, Altea, Villajoyosa, Finestrat, La Nucía and L'Alfàs del Pi.

With schools now breaking up across Europe and visitor numbers increasing, beaches, attractions, markets and nightlife are all operating at peak season.

☀️ Benidorm

Beaches & Summer Fun

Benidorm's Blue Flag beaches continue to welcome thousands of visitors each day with full summer services.

Activities include:

Parasailing and jet ski adventures
Boat trips to Benidorm Island
Paddleboarding and kayaking
Beach volleyball
Open-air fitness classes
Family beach activities

New Attraction

Visitors can now take photos at Benidorm's brand-new giant seafront letters, created from 170kg of recycled fishing nets, located on the Tamarindos Promenade.

Costa Blanca Cup 2026

The international youth football tournament continues across Benidorm and the Marina Baixa, bringing together:

319 teams
34 countries
Thousands of players, coaches and supporters
Matches are being played throughout the week in Benidorm, Altea, La Vila Joiosa, La Nucía, Finestrat, L'Alfàs del Pi and Calpe.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Live tribute shows every evening
Comedy, cabaret and karaoke
Beach clubs and rooftop bars
Live DJs along Levante and Poniente
Sunset boat parties
Summer club nights

🌿 Albir & L'Alfàs del Pi

Award-Winning Nature

The Albir Lighthouse Trail, recently named Spain's Best Blue Trail 2026, remains one of the Costa Blanca's most popular walks.

Visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the Serra Gelada Natural Park.

Things To Do

Guided nature walks
Cycling routes
Outdoor fitness
Beachfront restaurants
Evening live music
International community events

🍫 Villajoyosa

Colourful Coastal Heritage

La Vila Joiosa continues to attract visitors with its colourful seafront and historic centre.

Popular attractions include:

Chocolate museum visits
Factory tours
Artisan markets
Historic Old Town walks
Beachfront restaurants
Live music
Summer gastronomy events continue throughout July.

🏟️ La Nucía

Sports & Family Activities

The Camilo Cano Sports City remains busy with:
National and international training camps
Community fitness programmes
Youth sporting events
Outdoor exercise sessions

Family activities

Local summer cultural events and evening entertainment continue throughout the municipality.

🌅 Finestrat

Outdoor Adventures

The warm weather makes Finestrat one of the area's top destinations for outdoor activities.

Popular choices include:
Hiking Puig Campana
Guided countryside walks
Scenic village tours
Mountain biking
La Cala beach days
Shopping & Dining
La Marina Shopping Centre summer promotions
Beachfront restaurants
Evening shopping
Outdoor terraces

🎭 Altea

Arts & Culture

Altea continues its lively summer programme with:
Artisan markets
Art galleries
Live jazz
Acoustic concerts
Cultural events around Plaza de la Iglesia

New This Week

Altea has launched a special summer police operation, increasing patrols across beaches, the Old Town and tourist areas to help keep residents and visitors safe throughout the busy holiday season.

Coastal Experiences
Catamaran cruises
Sunset sailing trips
Seafront dining
Photography workshops

📅 Coming Up

Costa Blanca Cup finals approach
Outdoor concerts continue across the Marina Baixa
More beach entertainment throughout July
Summer fiestas gathering momentum
Markets, family activities and evening events across the region
Tourist attractions operating extended opening hours

Quick Summary

⚽ Costa Blanca Cup continues across the region

📸 New giant Benidorm letters now open on Tamarindos Promenade

🏖️ Beaches, water sports and boat trips in full swing

🌿 Albir Lighthouse Trail remains Spain's Best Blue Trail

🍫 Villajoyosa's heritage attractions continue to draw visitors

👮 Altea launches enhanced summer police patrols

🎶 Live music, nightlife and outdoor dining across the Costa Blanca

☀️ Peak summer holiday season is now underway

🌤️ Weather Outlook

Expect another week of hot, settled weather.

🌡️ Daytime temperatures: 30°C–34°C

🌙 Evening temperatures: 23°C–26°C

Perfect conditions for beach days, sightseeing, outdoor dining and evening entertainment. Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and avoid prolonged exposure during the hottest part of the afternoon.