16 finalists compete in San Javier to win the regional trophy for the favourite tapa of Murcia The final of the Region of Murcia Marinera competition is to be held in San Javier on Tuesday 27th October, with 16 establishments from all over the Region hoping to be named winners for their preparation of this most popular of tapas. (For the uninitiated, a marinera consists of a generous portion of Russian salad balanced on a “rosquilla” breadstick..

Mojama and hueva are commonly eaten in thin slices and can be found in tapas bars and supermarkets throughout Murcia Murcia is full of gastronomic surprises and local speciality produce, one of the best-known products being the “salazones” or salted fish products which are a common feature at bars and restaurants in the Costa Cálida, and which are produced along the coast of the Mar Menor. Essentially, “salazón” is the word used to..