World Tapas Day

LIKE every third Thursday in June, Almeria joined in the celebration of World Tapas Day. The Taberna Torreluz hosted a toast to celebrate, as did the rest of the hotel and catering trade throughout Spain.

The councillor for the Promotion of the City, Jesus Luque, accompanied by the Deputy for AgriFood Promotion, Maria Luisa Cruz, participated in the event organised by the Association of Hoteliers of

SEVERAL municipalities in Almeria already have more residents of foreign denominations than nationals.

A report from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) shows that Nijar is currently the municipality with the highest percent-

Almeria (ASHAL).

The councillor confirmed: “Until June 18, a tapas route is now being held in almost 60 establishments in the capital and the province to mark this commemoration.

“Our commitment to ASHAL and to the promotion of gastronomy as a major tourist attraction is clear and the town hall will always support this type of initiative.”

Maria Luisa Cruz con - gratulated ASHAL for the initiative and celebrated the commemoration of this event which “highlights our important role in gastronomy with the contribution of the tapa made with products from Almeri and the Sabores Almeria brand.

“It is our identity and by celebrating this day we promote our catering establishments which are so important for tourism and the provincial economy.”