What does this recognition mean?

Unique gastronomic heritage
Traditional recipes inherited from the Mediterranean culture, where local products such as Dénia’s red shrimp, rice or citrus fruits stand out.
Innovation and creativity
A cuisine in constant evolution, where seafaring and agricultural tradition coexist with the culinary avant-garde.
Commitment to sustainability
Respect for the sea, the territory and local producers, promoting responsible tourism.
International projection
Belonging to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network boosts Dénia as a gastronomic reference worldwide.

Enogastronomic experiences in Dénia

Local products
Taste the authentic Dénia red shrimp, the local “arroz a banda”, dried octopus, traditional “cocas”, salted fish, wine and muscatel grape mistela, etc.
Events and activities
Participate in events, workshops, gastronomic routes and activities that bring visitors closer to the local product.
Enjoying the cuisine
Enjoying the cuisine in restaurants of international prestige and in small charming restaurants.
Mediterranean diet
To learn about the relationship between sea, mountain and table, the essence of the Mediterranean diet.

A destination to savor

Being Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO reinforces the identity of Dénia as a tourist destination where gastronomy is much more than a complement: it is the common thread that unites nature, culture, history and Mediterranean lifestyle.

Curiosities

Dénia Red Shrimp

It has its own soundtrack, to be enjoyed with all 5 senses.

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Rice a Banda

It was born in the boats of the fishermen of Dianes, who prepared rice with the leftovers of the fish and ate it with the fish on the side or “a banda” (in Valencian). The current recipe serves it integrated in the dish.

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Paellas and rice dishes

They are usually eaten with a spoon by local citizens.

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Local products

Local gastronomic products already have their own brand: the bancalet brand.

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Traditional varieties

In the Marina Alta region, work is being done on the recovery of traditional varieties of products such as “el blat de la Marina” (Marina wheat), rice bonbon, etc.

Only 3 cities

Currently, there are only 3 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy in Spain: Dénia, Burgos and Zaragoza.
Learn more about Dénia as a Creative City of Gastronomy:

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