Alicante bakes history - the world's largest coca de mollitas coming soon!

Alicante/April 13, 2025

If you think Spaniards can't exaggerate with flair.... then you haven't heard about Alicante's plans yet! In celebration of being named *Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2025, the city is preparing something special (and tasty): the largest coca de mollitas in the world! And we, Poles in Spain, can't miss it.

But... what exactly is coca de mollitas?

This is one of the most distinctive dishes of the Alicante region. Coca de mollitas is a type of salty cake - something between a shortcrust pastry and a pizza - covered with a crunchy crumble made of flour, oil and salt. Sound simple? And good, because in that simplicity lies all the culinary beauty. It's a local classic that Alicantinos have loved for generations - perfect for breakfast, a snack or even a glass of wine.

Some people add tuna to it, others olives, but it's always about the same thing: that special crunchy, slightly oily top - mollitas - that falls apart in your fingers and disappears from your plate faster than a selfie with a palm tree.

???? Gastronomic schedule in Alicante

Celebrating the title of the Capital of Gastronomy is not only a big coca, but also a host of other events that will attract both gourmets and ordinary hungers. The program includes:

Rutas de tapas - or tapas routes through Alicante's best bars. Testing welcome!.
Almorçarets saludables - healthy Mediterranean-style second breakfasts.
the Congress of Women in Gastronomy - a nod to the women who are changing the culinary world.
the Gala of Commerce and Gastronomy - awards, flash and tastes of the highest order.
Official Correos stamp - for philatelists with an appetite!.
Presence at national culinary fairs - because Alicante goes beyond the plate.