Dénia hosts ninth D*na Gastronomic Festival featuring Ferran Adrià

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The ninth edition of the D*na Gastronomic Festival has concluded in Dénia, Spain, highlighting the intersection of professional culinary expertise and traditional local knowledge. Curated by Quique Dacosta, the event featured prominent figures such as Ferran Adrià, who discussed the adaptation of home cooking to modern lifestyles and praised Dénia as one of Spain’s premier dining destinations.

The festival emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge between high-end chefs and local producers, including fishermen and farmers. This focus on culinary heritage and local identity has drawn international attention; for instance, a market management expert from Hannover, Germany, visited Dénia to study its successful models of proximity markets and UNESCO-recognized gastronomic management.

In addition to the festival, the broader Spanish culinary scene remains active with diverse developments. Ferran Adrià has also been noted for his advocacy of high-quality, accessible gastronomy, such as praising renowned pizzerias in Barcelona. Meanwhile, specialists like Juan Carlos Roldán are gaining recognition for their work identifying wild edible plants for Michelin-starred cuisine.

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D*na Festival Gastronòmic · D*na Gastronomic Festival · Dénia · Ferran Adrià · Marián Cano · Quique Dacosta · elBulli

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[● 2 SOURCES] Ferran Adrià described Dénia as one of the best places to eat in Spain. www.todoalicante.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Quique Dacosta serves as the creative director for the ninth edition of the D*na Gastronomic Festival. www.todoalicante.es · noticiesdigitals.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Marián Cano stated the festival projects the excellence of Valencian gastronomy and reinforces Dénia as a gastronomic destination. noticiesdigitals.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ninth edition of the D*na Gastronomic Festival is being held on September 26 and 27 at the Marineta Cassiana promenade. noticiesdigitals.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Generalitat provides 180,000 euros to support the Dénia and Valencian Community gastronomy promotion plan for 2026. noticiesdigitals.com