TASTE the IBERIA EXPERIENCE

Four Signature Dinners, On‑Route Lunches & Iberian Market Place

Typical Spanish Paella at the Iberia Experience event

Ride, Refuel, Repeat:
Iberian Style

Food is how we live the spirit behind our name—the IBERIA EXPERIENCE. From first coffee on the road to slow evenings by the sea, you’ll get close to true Iberian flavors. Expect four themed dinners: the sizzle of a poolside barbecue, a Valencian paella night with saffron rising from wide pans, a graze‑worthy gourmet tapas buffet, and a Noce Final Dinner with sea views and clinking glasses.

By day, every route includes curated lunch and coffee stops—think sunny terraces, local cafés, and time to linger—plus artisan tastings at the Iberian Market Place where you can meet makers and sample their best. Browse and take home your favourites at the IBEX26 Iberian Market Place — olive oils, wines, jamón, almonds, and chocolates, all shippable to your door.
Come hungry; leave inspired.

Iberian Evenings, Endless Flavor

Chef‑grilled barbecue by the garden pool
Live fire, Mediterranean salads, charcoal‑kissed meats/fish, rustic breads, and local olive oils.
Authentic Valencian paella night
Cooked outdoors in traditional paelleras; classic Valencian and seafood arroces with seasonal produce.
Gourmet tapas buffet — land & sea
Market‑fresh small plates: croquetas, Iberian cheeses, local charcuterie, marinated seafood, escalivada, verduritas a la plancha, and artisan desserts.
Noce Final Dinner (indoor restaurant with panoramic Mediterranean sea views)
Multi‑course celebration pairing coastal and mountain flavors, with regional wines available for purchase.

On‑route lunches and coffee culture

Each route pack lists tried‑and‑true lunch stops and cafés with easy parking and quick service.
Route B — Landscapes & Peaks: Xixona’s turrón shops and almond sweets; plaza lunches in Castalla or Alcoy; mountain cafés in Torremanzanas.
Route C — Cityscape & Sea via Vila Joiosa: seafront arroces and fresh fish in La Vila; the Valor Chocolate Museum for a sweet interlude; relaxed cafés around Orxeta/Aigües.
Expect regional olive oils, local breads, seasonal tapas, and classic post‑ride coffees on shaded terraces.

Iberian Market Place

A pop‑up tasting area at basecamp showcasing producers and regional specialties:
Olive oils, table olives, breads, conservas
Iberian cheeses and charcuterie like the world famous Iberico dried ham
Sweets from the province: Xixona turrón and Villajoyosa Valor chocolate
Local wines, vermouths, and craft soft drinks
Meet makers, sample, and purchase to take a piece of Iberia home. Schedule and vendor list announced at briefing.

Dietary options and allergens

Vegetarian and non‑pork selections available at dinners and most recommended stops.
Please notify us of allergies or dietary requirements at registration and again at the daily briefing; labeled options provided where possible.

Provenance and seasonality

Menus lean on Alicante and Valencian Community produce: coastal seafood, mountain herbs, citrus fruits, almonds, and quality olive oils. Dishes may vary with season and availability.
All dinners are served at our cliffside basecamp — the Occidental Pueblo Acantilado — reserved exclusively for IBEX26 guests.
Gastronomy is just one part of the full IBEX26 five-day programme — see the complete day-by-day schedule.