A taste of Santa Pola

SANTA Pola Gastrofest takes place at the Plaza de la Constitución section of Playa Levante on May 5-6.

This celebration of gastronomy, sun, sea and music features a variety of local cuisine-related activities, including showcooking, workshops, live music, wine tasting, and more.

The event runs from 19.0001.00 today (Friday, May 5) and 12.00-01.00 on May 6.

In addition to the scheduled activities, a total of 22 bars, restaurants and food-related businesses will be represented at the event.

Friday, May 5

19.00: Official opening with fireworks by PiroBoom and a performance by Santa Pola school of dance 19.00-20.00: Visit by Popi from Pola Park and draw for 10 free admission tickets 19.00-21.00: Santa Pola school of dance and DJ performance 19.30: Tea tasting and preparation presentation

20.00: Cheeses of the world presentation 21.00-23.00: Live music with Beach Brothers

21.30: Tabarquera (Tabarca ferry boat) outing with Alepa salted and cured food and

Puig Campana vermouth tasting. Duration 45 minutes. Tickets €10 23.00-01.00: Live music with Inma Beat

Saturday, May 6

12.00: Protected designation of origin (PDO) Iberian ham tasting, and presentation of how to start cutting a ham

12.30: Showcooking by La Raspa, La Barca and La Moruna Group of restaurants 13.00: Roders craft gin guided tasting

13.30: Vermouth hour with Pipo’s and Pere Llinares 17.00-18.30: Visit by Popi from Pola Park and draw for 10 free admission tickets 17.00-19.00: Live music with Black Night

18.30: Sopla Levante wine tasting with Hilarión Pedauyé 19.00-21.00: DJ

20.00: Seafood fideuà (form of paella made using thin strips of pasta) showcooking 21.00-23.00: DJ

21.30: Tabarquera (Tabarca ferry boat) outing with Love Spirit spirits and Marcos Tonda chocolate tasting. Duration 45 minutes. Tickets €10 23.00-01.00: DJ Santi Mataix