Guardamar del Segura becomes once again the capital of Spain’s most iconic tapa. From 29 September to 5 October 2025, the city celebrates the 3rd Croquette Week in Guardamar del Segura – an event that combines flavour, creativity and tourism. For one week, more than 16 local venues will offer their best croquette creations, from the most traditional to the most innovative ones.
What is Guardamar del Segura’s Croquette Week?
This culinary event was created to showcase local hospitality and has become an unmissable date on the autumn calendar. In its third edition, Croquette Week not only invites you to taste irresistible tapas but also strengthens Guardamar’s position as a top gastronomic and tourist destination on the Costa Blanca.
Every year, chefs surprise visitors with homemade and gourmet croquettes, using local products and innovative combinations that delight both locals and tourists.
When is Croquette Week 2025 in Guardamar del Segura?
It takes place from 29 September to 5 October 2025.
How much does it cost to take part?
Each tasting has a fixed price of €3.50, which includes a croquette and a drink (beer, soft drink or equivalent).
How do you vote for the best croquette?
You can vote through the official app “Ara Guardamar”, available for iOS and Android.
Which restaurants are taking part?
A total of 16 venues in Guardamar del Segura will offer original and surprising croquettes. Among them: Anhela, El Jardín, Club Náutico, La Cañada, La Bicicleta, Papas Sur, Pronto! Italian Food, and many more.
Participating venues and special croquettes 2025
- Anhela → “This Is Not Hawaii”
- Candalacho → “Candalachada”
- Club Náutico → Homemade Octopus Croquette
- El Jardín → Red Prawn with Garlic Croquette and Citrus Mayo
- Hotel Eden Mar → Oxtail Croquette
- La Bicicleta → Buenos Aires Croquette
- La Brújula → Stewed Cuttlefish and Spring Garlic Croquette
- La Cañada → Pulled Croq
- La Maka → Txangurro Croquette with Tomato and Capers
- Manolo 1696 → Txistorra Croquette with Honey and Caramelised Onion
- Origen → Garlic Prawn Croquette with Sobrasada Mayo
- Papas Sur → Chargrilled Flank Steak Croquette with Criolla Mayo
- Picofino Tapeo & Wines → Soria Pork Crackling Croquette
- Pil Pil → Kebab Croquette
- Pinxo Urban Food → “La Black”
- Pronto! → “Bacio di Napoli”
Why visit Guardamar del Segura during Croquette Week?
Croquette Week is a unique opportunity to experience Guardamar del Segura from a different perspective. It’s not just about tasting tapas: it’s a culinary journey combining tradition and creativity, with proposals ranging from classic ham or stew croquettes to surprising innovations like octopus, kebab, or chargrilled steak. All for just €3.50, including a drink, making it the perfect plan to explore the town at your own pace.
Beyond flavour, this event invites you to enjoy Guardamar as a tourist destination. The croquette route is the perfect excuse to discover its beaches, walk through its dunes, explore its natural trails or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere of its streets and restaurants. Taking part in Croquette Week is ultimately a delicious way to rediscover Guardamar and fall in love with both its cuisine and Mediterranean lifestyle.
The croquette in Spanish gastronomy
The croquette is one of the great icons of Spanish cuisine. With humble origins as a way to use up leftover stews and meats, it has become a staple in bars and restaurants across the country. Ham, chicken, or stew croquettes are the most traditional, but chefs’ creativity has led to countless variations.
In Guardamar, such gastronomic events are common. Croquette Week takes this tradition a step further, offering croquettes that reinterpret classics with modern touches: from the richness of oxtail to the freshness of the sea with octopus or red prawn proposals. This mix of innovation and respect for tradition makes Croquette Week a perfect showcase of Spain’s culinary richness.
As you can see, the 2025 Croquette Week in Guardamar del Segura is much more than a food festival: it is the perfect excuse to discover the talent of its chefs, enjoy croquette tradition in a festive atmosphere, and take in everything the city has to offer.
