The official presentation of the tapas that will be part of the X Ruta de la Tapa de Orihuela, which will take place during the month of September, has been held. This gastronomic event has become a tourist reference in the municipality and will have the participation of 25 local establishments, offering a total of 44 different tapas: 22 savoury tapas, 12 sweet tapas and 10 cocktail/Gin and Tonic.

The Councilor for Tourism, Gonzalo Montoya, expressed his satisfaction with the growing participation of restaurants. "This year we are very happy because a greater number of restaurants have participated than the previous year," Montoya said.

"We are increasing restaurants every year, mainly in the urban case of Orihuela, but also on the coast and districts," he added.

In the 2023 edition, 20 establishments participated, presenting a total of 30 tapas: 14 savoury, 9 sweet and 7 cocktails/Gin Tonics. This increase underscores the interest and commitment of the local gastronomic sector to this event.

Montoya also highlighted the economic importance of the Ruta de la Tapa for the municipality: "We are a tourist, hospitality, service municipality, and our business fabric has a very important part. It is an opportunity that we must continue to promote from the City Council."

The participating bars and establishments are as follows:

Bar Estanco, Bar La Tapa, Casa Pepe, Café Madeira, Cafeteria La Luna, Cervecería Bobber, Confitería Nueva Bécquer, Confitería Ruiz, Confitería San Gabriel, Divine Bite, El Divino by Cosafina, El Divino de Davinia Martínez, Gastrobar Haizea, La Botellica de Enmedio, La Pepa, Mesón El Rocío, Mi Barraca, New Harpo, Pizzeria Di Mando, Raggu, Restaurante Pico del Águila, Sercotel Palacio Tudemir, Susi Gastrofusión, The Hot Buffalo and Valentina Café.

The Councilor for Tourism thanked all the participating restaurants for their support and contribution to this event that promotes local gastronomy.