Torrevieja invites you to International Tapas Day - a celebration of taste and encounters
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Torrevieja will become the culinary capital of the Costa Blanca for the ninth time. All thanks to International Tapas Day, an event that has been attracting locals, tourists and foodies from all over the world.
What exactly are tapas?
Tapas are small portions of food, served as snacks, but in Spanish culture they are much more than food. It's a way of spending time, meeting and chatting over good wine, beer or refreshing sangria. During International Tapas Day, bars and restaurants prepare their signature mini-dishes, and attendees wander from establishment to establishment, sampling a variety of flavors.
This year the formula is extremely affordable - each tapa including a drink costs only €3.50. This allows you to try many offerings and discover new favorites.
Flavors that surprise
| More than a dozen restaurants and bars from Torrevieja and the surrounding area have signed up to participate, each with their own tapas ideas |
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| Bianco Sea Emotion invites you to enjoy artichoke in tempura with cod brandade and piquillo ketchup. For lovers of tradition - ensaladilla mallorquina with sobrasada on mini-ensaïmada. * Paseo Vistalegre (Show on map) |
| La Cantina Food & Drinks prepared rice with artichokes and vegetables and toast with roasted peppers and smoked salmon. * Paseo Juan Aparicio 4 (Show on map) |
| Jax Torrevieja offers artichoke hearts with sautéed ham and arepitas with braised meat. * C/ La Loma 9 (Show on map) |
| Náufragos Beach Club will surprise you with a combination of artichoke with lobster tail and toast with shrimp sauce. Top it off with sea urchin with mushrooms and foie mousse. * Av. Desiderio Rodríguez (Playa de Los Náufragos) (Show on map) |
| Cafetería Kafeína offers artichoke bombón with citrus sauce and cannoli with roast beef, vegetables and black aioli. * Avda. de los Marineros 25 (Show on map) |
| Rest./Hostal HB Torrevieja tempts with artichoke hearts baked with garlic and olive oil and croquetas with guacamole, nachos, cheddar salsa and pico de gallo. * C/ Apolo, 45 Esq. C/ Blasco Ibáñez (Show on map) |
| Güest Rest. Gastrobar puts on artichoke blossom with jamón ibérico flakes and parmentier with octopus and crunchy peppers. * C/ del Mar 29 (Show on map) |
| Luna Creciente Gastrobar surprises with “Alcasile de Luna,” its own interpretation of artichoke, as well as parisina stuffed with manchego. * Av. Desiderio Rodríguez 3 (Show on map) |
| Restaurante Catalina II serves risotto with artichokes and flakes in tempura and Galician-style octopus croquettes. * Plaza Castelar (Show on map) |
| After Rom Pom Pom offers artichoke cream with feta cheese and smörgåstårta, a Scandinavian sandwich cake with salmon and shrimp. * Rambla Juan Mateo García 8 (Show on map) |
| Restaurante Diba puts on artichoke purée with garlic and lime on crackers and a vegan version - artichokes with saffron and lime. * C/ Concepción 3 (Show on map) |
| Restaurante Casa Luchy invites you to enjoy artichoke gratinated with cheese and toast with smoked salmon and Philadelphia cheese. * Rambla Juan Mateo García 6 (Show on map) |
| Restaurante Martini's offers artichoke stuffed eels and shrimp al ajillo, as well as crispy torreznos on a potato base. * Av. Desiderio Rodríguez 78 (Show on map) |
| Restaurante La Mata “Felisa ” offers artichoke hearts stuffed with shrimp, seafood velouté and artichoke flakes. For meat lovers - cream of corn with veal in orange sauce. * Avda. Suiza, 2 - La Mata (Show on map) |
| Hotel La Laguna Spa & Golf prepared artichokes with creamy parmentier and shrimp al ajillo style and ensaladilla with smoked salmon. * Avda. Antonio Quesada, 53 - Ciudad Quesada, Rojales (Show on map) |
More than food
International Tapas Day is not only an opportunity to taste unique dishes, but also accompanying events. The organizers have prepared a photo contest on Instagram and prize drawings for participants. This is an additional motivation to stop for a moment, take a photo and share the taste of the moment with others.
Polonia in Torrevieja - join in!
Dear compatriots, this holiday is also for you! It's the perfect opportunity to explore the city's culinary map in one day, visit bars you may not have been to before, and get a taste of a Spanish tradition that has brought people together for years.
Grab your friends, family, neighbors and go on a tapas tour. For a small price, you can explore flavors ranging from classic Spanish, to modern experiments, to touches of international cuisine.
