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Zaragoza and Pontevedra Tapas Contests Kick Off With Big Lineups and Set Prices

Public voting plus civic presence are designed to turn the festivals into practical drivers for neighborhood bars.

Overview

  • Zaragoza’s contest runs November 6–16 with a record 153 establishments offering more than 200 creations, each tapa priced at €4 with a drink.
  • The Zaragoza final is scheduled for December 1, when a jury will award multiple categories while consumers cast online votes for public distinctions.
  • Zaragoza adds a customer incentive, giving a scratch-card to the first 60,000 consumptions during the event.
  • Pontevedra’s Pontedetapas is underway through November 23 with 27 venues presenting 16 traditional tapas, 12 creative options and 10 cocktails, with cocktails fixed at €6.
  • Pontevedra’s opening day featured visits by Mayor Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores and officials, who sampled offerings such as O Porquiño, Brétema de Lúa and Porco Cabuxa Festa.