Festivities

Spring Traditions in Alicante: where cultures meet at the table

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Mediterranean spring food traditions Mediterranean spring food traditions is a perfect way to welcome the spring. In the Mediterranean it is a season of renewal, memory, and celebration. Winter crops are harvested, and new vegetables and fruits begin to appear on the table. This natural cycle is mirrored in the traditions celebrated during spring, especially …

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Alicante gastronomy and dishes

Alicante’s gastronomy, stews and hotpots

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Alicante gastronomy and dishes are distinguished by a rich variety of traditional stews that reflect the region’s history and cultural diversity. On your next trip to Alicante you should try to try some of the more notable dishes. There is a variety of stews (guisos), hotpots (potajes), casseroles (pucheros), olletas, and broths (cocidos) are fundamental to …

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Buñuelos and Spanish fried pastries

Buñuelos and Spanish fried pastries, a culinary heritage

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Buñuelos and Spanish fried pastries are more than just food—they are like many other Spanish delicacies tied to religious, seasonal, and local traditions. The history of fried pastries in Spain is deeply intertwined with its diverse cultural influences and has its roots back to Roman, Moorish and Sephardi traditions. Spanish pastries baked with oil (often …

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