EmpuriaTApes Celebrates 10th Edition with 40 Gastronomic Proposals
The gastronomic route of Empuriabrava and Castelló d'Empúries commemorates its tenth anniversary from October 2nd to 11th, 2026, with a diverse range of tapas.
By Pere Roca Soler
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Empuriabrava and Castelló d'Empúries will host the tenth edition of EmpuriaTApes from October 2nd to 11th, 2026, a well-established initiative celebrating its anniversary with 40 culinary offerings.
For ten days, participating establishments will present a variety of creations, ranging from meat, fish, and seafood dishes to Mediterranean and international cuisine, including reinterpretations of traditional recipes and innovative creations. Each tapa, served with a drink, will cost 3.50 euros.
Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tapa and enter a prize draw, thereby fostering interaction and the event's participatory nature. This dynamic aims to strengthen the connection between restaurateurs and the public.
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"L’ EmpuriaTApes ens permet donar a conèixer la qualitat i diversitat de l’oferta gastronòmica del municipi. Celebrar la desena edició és una mostra de la bona acollida de la iniciativa tant entre els restauradors com entre el públic. Amb 40 propostes diferents, animo a veïns i visitants a descobrir les propostes dels nostres restauradors i gaudir de la ruta."
Helena Solana, Councillor for Economic Promotion, highlighted the route's significance as a driver for revitalizing and promoting the local restaurant sector, noting the initiative's positive reception.
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"EmpuriaTApes és una iniciativa que combina gastronomia, promoció econòmica i descoberta del municipi. Al llarg d’aquests deu anys ha contribuït a donar a conèixer el nostre municipi, d’una manera propera i atractiva, convidant a recórrer els nostres carrers, descobrir establiments i gaudir de la nostra oferta gastronòmica. Aquesta desena edició és també una oportunitat per reconèixer la implicació dels restauradors, que tenen un paper essencial en l’activitat econòmica, turística i social del municipi."
Anna Massot, Mayor of Castelló d'Empúries, emphasized the event's role in territorial promotion, highlighting how it has helped to showcase the municipality and recognize the crucial contribution of restaurateurs to the local economy and society.
With this tenth edition, the Castelló d'Empúries City Council reaffirms its commitment to initiatives that boost local gastronomy, stimulate economic activity, and solidify Empuriabrava and Castelló d'Empúries as gastronomic destinations.
