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Cocinando Enclave Granada

Cocinando Enclave PROGRAM

PROGRAMME MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Programme · Cocinando ENCLAVE Granada 2026
21 September 2026 · Teatro CajaGranada

Programme

Cocinando ENCLAVE Granada

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Flavour in the key of place · 21 September 2026 · Teatro CajaGranada

Time Session Speakers
10:00–10:30

Registration and accreditation

Welcome desk and collection of accreditation badges.

10:30–11:00

EN_CLAVE Institutional

Welcome and official opening.

  • Antonio Díaz Sánchez Provincial Councillor for European Funds, Development, Industry and Employment, and Deputy Spokesperson. Provincial Council of Granada.
  • María del Carmen Lidia Reyes Ruiz Territorial Delegate for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Regional Government of Andalusia in Granada.
  • José Manuel Gaztelu President of the Andalusian Academy of Gastronomy and Tourism.
  • Gregorio García Domínguez President of the Provincial Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Businesses of Granada.
11:00–12:00

EN_CLAVE Vision

Unexpected EN_CLAVE conversations.

  • Maria Ritter Director of Guía Repsol.
  • Concepción de Luna Vice-president of the Granada Employers' Confederation. CEO of DeLuna Group.
  • Rui Martins Grèmio restaurant (Felgueiras, Portugal).
  • Juan José Castillo President of the Vinos de Granada DO. Manager of Bodega Cuatro Vientos.
  • Cristina Jiménez Faralá restaurant (Granada).
  • Gustavo Ródenas Director general of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Granada and president of the Regulatory Board of the Montes de Granada DO.
  • Lola Marín Damasqueros restaurant (Granada).
  • Eduardo Valverde Director general of Conde de Benalúa, S.C.A.
  • Ismael Delgado Portal Bajo I restaurant (Granada).
  • Kiko Cerezuela President of the Official Veterinary Association of Granada.
  • María José Ruiz La Cantina de Diego restaurant (Monachil, Granada).
12:00–12:30

EN_CLAVE Inspiration

Keynote: gastronomy as a complete experience — place, produce and emotion.

  • Periko Ortega ReComiendo restaurant (Córdoba). 1 Michelin star · 2 Repsol Suns.
    Nervio Meliá restaurant (Granada).
12:45–13:15

EN_CLAVE Recognition

«Sabor Granada» 2026 distinctions.

Presentation of the «Sabor Granada» 2026 distinctions.

13:15–14:00

EN_CLAVE Origin

Origin as a guarantee of quality.

A meeting point and showcase for products covered by Granada's Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications.

14:00–17:00

Granada in 7 senses

José Manuel Zapata

Tenor · Musical director and host of «Granada in 7 Senses».

An immersive journey through the seven districts of Granada, where food, music, imagery and emotion come together to reveal the identity of each territory through dishes that invite you to discover Granada with all your senses.

EN_CLAVE territorial Culinary experience

ENCLAVE I · Granada and La Vega

Nasrid heritage and fertile larder. In the shadow of the Alhambra and among the villages that ring the city, the Vega of Granada unfolds its agricultural wealth: fresh vegetables, traditional bread, piononos and, above all, outstanding dairy that reflects the purity of its surroundings. An enclave where history and flavour are grown side by side.

ENCLAVE II · Poniente

Frontier land, flavours with history. Among Andalusi fortresses, fertile plains, olive groves and thermal springs, the Poniente preserves the spirit of the last frontier of Al-Andalus. A land of contrasts and cultural legacy known for its extra virgin olive oil, wild asparagus, artichokes, sturgeon, artisan cheeses and the emblematic roscos of Loja. An enclave where tradition becomes culinary identity.

ENCLAVE III · Costa Tropical

The sea, a thousand-year history and a unique microclimate where tropical fruit and superb vegetables ripen. This coastline yields products with an identity of their own: characterful wines and rum, cherimoyas and subtropical fruit found nowhere else in Europe, and Granada's treasure from the sea, the Motril shrimp.

ENCLAVE IV · Sierra Nevada

The summit of southern Europe is a natural and gastronomic paradise where altitude and purity turn into singular flavours: Pajuna beef, mountain honey, high-altitude cherries, free-range eggs and mineral waters born among the highest peaks of the peninsula.

ENCLAVE V · Alpujarra and Valle de Lecrín

Authenticity among almond and orange groves, healing waters, whitewashed villages and distinctive flavours: ham cured at altitude, mountain honey, artisan cured meats, winter sweets and the citrus of the valley. An enclave to breathe in, savour and return to the source.

ENCLAVE VI · Montes Orientales

Among castles, hills and ancient paths, the Montes Orientales keep the spirit of a crossing place with a character all its own. Its slopes and ranges shape a landscape of olive groves and deep flavours: Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a Protected Designation of Origin and the traditional choto al ajillo (young goat with garlic). An enclave where cooking is born of the land and of memory.

ENCLAVE VII · Geopark

Ancient landscape, desert and high-altitude flavour. Among canyons, badlands and fertile plains, the Geopark reveals a singular geography where time has sculpted a land of contrasts. Its extreme climate and rural traditions shape products with identity: Segureño lamb with PGI status, almonds, pistachios and highland vegetables. A place where geological history and honest food production meet.

Information and registration · enclavegranada.com