POSTPONED until dates yet to be announced

All those who have already purchased tickets for the workshops, show cookings and other events may keep their tickets for when the new dates are announced. Should they be unable to attend, full refunds will be offered. 

A host of appetizing experiences at the annual gastro festival in the centre of Los Alcázares

The annual Gastromar foodies’ festival in Los Alcázares, which is held shortly after the local holiday commemorating municipal independence on 13th October, is this year being held from 16th to 18th October, with tickets for workshops and special events becoming available online here at 21.00 on Thursday 8^th October.

Taking part this year are 22 restaurants, plus 16 stands in the gourmet market, and there are a wide range of tastings, workshops and other gastronomic treats as well as music and sundry activities for all the family in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez and the rest of the town centre.

Leading the way is Edu Torres, of Molino Roca, who has been named the Ambassador Chef of the event, and he will be presenting his rice workshop on the Saturday as a number of chefs gather in Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez: this event is free of charge.

Another highlight is on the Friday, when Michelin- and Repsol-starred chefs are joined by the wines of Bodega Juan Gil, also in Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.

At the stands present the range of food available is in many cases highly representative of the Region of Murcia, with wine, cheeses, honey, salted and cured fish, rice and octopus all prominent, although there is also an international flavour with sushi and other dishes.

At the same time, the action is not limited to the centre of Los Alcázares: there are boat trips on the Mar Menor and other events at the Aeronautical Museum, the Balneario de la Encarnación, Torre del Rame, Atrio del Mar and the Club Náutico.

However, the hub of the event for most people is the gourmet market and the Saborea Los Alcázares stage, where music is played and Los Happys are giving the final concert on Sunday evening.

The events scheduled for the three days include the following:

Friday October 16

17.30: Chocolateando con Patricia, a fun activity for children involving chocolate in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez. No prior registration is needed.

20.30: A boat trip including wine and cured/salted fish products provided by Bodega Madrid Romero and Salazones Garre. Registration 10 euros, 40 places available. The boat sets out from the La Pescadería jetty.

21.00: Wine tasting and cooking offered by Bodega Juan Gil in Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez, while Edu Torres and other prestigious chefs create some of their specialities. “Entre soles y estrellas, a 12 manos” is open to up to 100 people with tickets costing 25 euros.

20.30: La tabla perfecta” at the Museo Aeronáutico, a chance to learn how to prepare the perfect cheese plate with help from Quesos Ruperto. Registration costs 15 euros and is open to only 20 people.

21.00: Wine tasting at Restaurante Torre del Rame, “Un brindis frente a La Torre” with wines from Bodega Monastrell. Registration costs 25 euros and is open to a maximum of 50 people.

Saturday October 17

11.00 to 14.00: Pequechef, a free children’s cooking activity outside the Town Hall, open to up to 80 youngsters. Although there is no charge prior registration is required.

12.00: “El arroz se vuelve clandestino”, Edu Torres returns to the stage in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to show his preparation of rice dishes along with other top chefs. This free event requires no prior registration.

12.00: Another boat trip on the Mar Menor, this time with “vermút” on board, leaving from the La Pescadería jetty. Maximum 40 people, price 10 euros.

17.00: Pequechef returns for children in the Paseo Real de la Feria, open to 80up to youngsters. Although there is no charge prior registration is required.

18.30: Tuna cutting demonstration sponsored by Ricardo Fuentes in Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez. The event is free of charge and no prior registration is required.

19.30: A fund-raising opportunity to taste the T-bone steaks prepared by La Tropical at the Saborea stage. La Tropical has just been awarded its second victory at the “Best Grill in Spain” awards! Just 3 euros per portion, no registration required.

20.30: Taste the cheeses produced by La Yerbera at the Balneario de la Encarnación, Price 10 euros, available for up to 50 people.

20.30: Honey tasting with Guatazales at the Museo Aeronáutico, a surprisingly varied selection! Price 20 euros, open to up to 20 people.

20.30: An evening boat trip on the Mar Menor with beers provided by Estrella de Levante, registration 10 euros, open to up to 40 people. Starts at the La Pescadería jetty.

21.00: The Universe of Wine with Zamora Company in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, with snacks provided by the restaurants taking part in Gastromar. Price 20 euros, open to up to 100 people.

Sunday October 18

9.00: A sweet breakfast at Hotel Atrio del Mar, with chocolate buns from Panadería José Antonio. Free of charge, open to up to 120 people.

11.00 to 14.00: Charity ham slicing and tasting to raise funds for Afal Levante in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.

12.30: Wine experience, “Entre mar y tierra, sabores con duende” with chef Cayetano Gomez and music from Rayito Barrús. Price 25 euros, open to up to 60 people.

12.00: A culinary voyage to Thailand and Vietnam with Espacio Umami at the Hotel Atrio del Mar. Price 15 euros, open to up to 20 people.

12.00: Boat trip on the Mar Menor with beers provided by Estrella de Levante. Price 10 euros, open to up to 40 people, leaving from the La Pescadería jetty.

12.30: Octopus is served on the Saborea stage, prepared in various different ways. No prior registration is required. Free of charge.

12.30: Sushi masterclass with tastings, sponsored by Ricardo Fuentes and Bodegas Maquiavelo at Armonía Beach - Club Náutico Los Alcázares. Price 15 euros, available to up to 70 people.

Images: www.gastromarlosalcazares.com

For more local information in English, including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares (main telephone number 968 575756) or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.

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