Celebration of Dénia’s 10th anniversary as Creative City of Gastronomy

We are celebrating! We mark the 10th anniversary of Dénia’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a recognition of the richness of our culinary and agri‑food heritage.  It also poses a challenge to showcase and enrich our culinary potential, inseparably linked to identity and the territory. These have been ten years of experiences, exchanges, training and research. A path seasoned with creativity and sown with hopes and projects to nurture, without losing sight of our touchstones and, at a slow simmer, a future of opportunities. We want to share our birthday celebrations with you through a programme of activities that we will announce soon. It will be the celebration of our living food culture with deep roots. Come and join a tasting!

20th December, Saturday — 10th Anniversary Celebration of Dénia UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

Main celebration day with a central event at midday at Carrer Marqués de Campo. Open to everybody.

10.30am. GATHERING

At Plaça del Consell

• Reception of the main participants in the commemorative event.

10.45am. WE GREET ONE ANOTHER AND PUT ON OUR APRONS

At Plaça del Consell

• Words of welcome and formal addresses by officials.
• Presentation of the 10th Anniversary’s aprons to those who have contributed to the project Dénia – UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
• Official commemorative photograph of the celebration.

11:30am. WALKING BY THE CREATIVE CITY

At Carrer Diana

• Walking on foot to Carrer Marqués de Campo.

11:45am. TOGETHER AT THE TABLE WE BLOW OUT THE BIRTHDAY CANDLES

At Carrer Marqués de Campo

• Gathering at the long table to blow out the candles.
• Sharing the celebration with the public (distribution of “coques” – traditional local flatbread pieces)

DENIA UNESCO ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM 2025