In 2015, Dénia was declared Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, an international recognition that values the richness and diversity of its culinary culture, local and regional.
This distinction places Dénia and the Marina Alta region in a worldwide network of cities that work for creativity, sustainability and innovation through gastronomy.
Unique gastronomic heritageInnovation and creativityCommitment to sustainabilityInternational projectionLocal productsEvents and activitiesEnjoy the cuisineMediterranean diet
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
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.
Local gastronomic products already have their own brand: the bancalet brand.
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.
Currently, there are only 3 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy in Spain: Dénia, Burgos and Zaragoza.
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