Bomba rice festival in Pego, Valencia
🇪🇸 Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bomba rice festival in Pego, Valencia

El festival gastronómico del arroz bomba de Pego reúne esta semana a cocineros y visitantes para celebrar uno de los productos más apreciados de la cocina valenciana.

The gastronomic festival of Pego's bomba rice brings together chefs and visitors this week to celebrate one of the most appreciated products of Valencian cuisine.

Cultural Context

Pego, in the province of Alicante, is famous for its bomba rice (arroz bomba), a premium short-grain variety known for absorbing flavor without breaking during cooking. The annual Gastronomic Days event brings together chefs and food lovers to celebrate this local treasure of Valencian cuisine.

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