Food lovers will find a wide assortment to take from. Credit: Chixoy / Creative Commons
Denia is paying tribute to 1 of its astir accepted products, profoundly linked to nan personality of nan Marina Alta: nan coca. From Friday September 1 until Sunday October 2, nan metropolis is hosting a caller version of nan Coca Festival, which this twelvemonth comes pinch much flavour than ever, featuring 28 bars and restaurants and nary less than 55 different recipes.
Food lovers will find a wide assortment to take from, ranging from nan astir classical cocas, specified arsenic tomacat aliases anchovy, to acold much imaginative versions pinch astonishing ingredients. Among nan highlights are cocas made pinch oxtail, foie, octopus, mango, guacamole, figatell, squid and moreover touches of curry. The versatility of this section speciality takes centre shape successful a gastronomic arena designed to showcase nan richness of section cuisine.
One of nan main attractions of nan inaugural is its price. For conscionable €6.90, diners tin bask a coca accompanied by a drink, whether beer, wine, vermouth aliases water. The offer, however, is only disposable during nan opening hours specified by each establishment.
With 55 unsocial creations
The database of participants includes immoderate of nan city’s astir celebrated bars and restaurants, particularly on nan gastronomic hotspot of Calle Loreto and nan port. Standout creations see No ni Poc’s Galician-style octopus coca, Bodega del Puerto’s foie pinch quince, L’Ànfora’s guacamole, prawn and cod coca, and El Marino Port’s cochinita pibil version. There are besides gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives, ensuring that everyone tin return portion successful nan celebration.
With this festival, Denia reaffirms its committedness to celebrating nan culinary traditions of nan Marina Alta, adapting them to modern tastes and offering a unsocial acquisition for some locals and visitors.