title.Antigua Showcases Its Culinary Identity at Madrid Fusión 2026

.# Antigua Showcases Its Gastronomic Identity at Madrid Fusión 2026

The municipality presents at Madrid Fusión the flavor, innovation, and local products of Antigua.

“In this new edition of Madrid Fusión 2026 we are showing the world the quality, richness and variety of our island’s gastronomy, while also enabling many small producers from Antigua and other municipalities to innovate and be creative with local products and traditional flavors,” says Mayor Matías Peña García.

“As mayor and as the island’s councilor for the primary sector, I highlight the need for tourism promotion and the defence of our identity to go hand‑in‑hand at the Cabildo of Fuerteventura and the Antigua Town Hall. Our flavors differentiate us and are produced on our land,” adds Matías Peña.

Key Products Presented

• Quesos el Candil – award‑winning regional cheeses.
• International‑grade chocolates – exclusive varieties for global promotion.
• Spirulina Vildagae – a staple of the event for years.
• Marine salts from Salinas del Carmen.
• Local oils and a range of artisanal cheese houses from the municipality.

Councilor for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Fernando Estupiñán notes that these products have been recognised for their excellence at the regional level and are now being showcased internationally.

Culinary Experience

Tourism councilor Kristina Rodewig points out that the highlighted products are featured in the main kitchens of restaurants and tourist establishments, especially in Caleta de Fuste. She adds that the chef of the Mar Dorado restaurant, part of the Ereza Mar resort group, will present a tasting that embodies Antigua’s culinary identity.

“With this participation in Madrid Fusión 2026, Antigua reaffirms its commitment to the sustainability of the primary sector and its positioning as a destination where flavor and authenticity are the main attractions for travelers,” concludes the municipality.