Orihuela City Council, in collaboration with the Orihuela Merchants Association (ACMO), has once again highlighted the culinary richness of the city through the “III Rice and Crust Contest”. This initiative aims to revalue the traditional Orihuela Rice and Crust and promote gastronomic tourism in the region.
This Friday, Gonzalo Montoya, Councilman of Tourism of the Orihuela City Council, had the honor of being part of the prestigious jury of the contest. The event was held at the renowned restaurant “La Pepa Café Orihuela”, as part of the route that runs through the participating establishments.
Orihuela’s gastronomy has always been a point of reference in the Valencian Community, and with this type of competition, the aim is to highlight the quality and uniqueness of its traditional dishes. The “Arroz y Costra” is not just a dish, it is a sample of the culture, tradition and identity of Orihuela.
ACMO, with its more than 200 entrepreneurs belonging to various sectors, has established itself as one of the most active associations in the Valencian Community. The organization of events such as this one reflects its commitment to the development and promotion of Orihuela, focusing not only on the commercial, but also on the cultural and tourist areas.
We would like to highlight and thank the participation of “La Pepa Café Orihuela” in the contest, as well as the members of the jury who represented ACYRA Alicante, Los Blusones and the Orihuela Tourism Department. The route continues, and next Monday the competition is still on, where more restaurants in the city will have the opportunity to demonstrate the excellence of their Arroz y Costra.
ACMO invites all Orihuela residents and visitors to participate in this gastronomic tour, and to support the small local businesses and restaurants that make Orihuela a vibrant city full of flavor.
For more details about the event and the route, please refer to the original news on the official Facebook page.
