Huelva, Gastronomy Capital 2017

Huelva has received recognition for the seafood that fills its fish markets, stews and cuisine every day. The city has a year packed with events linked to gastronomy lined up. "This achievement has truly been a team effort," said the mayor, Gabriel Cruz, at his first public action, surrounded by a happy public of hospitality business people, citizen groups, retail traders, chefs, merchants and citizens. "We have all rolled up our sleeves and become ambassadors for Huelva," and winning the nomination has become a reality. Excitedly recounting tales of the generations of restaurants that have been seen in Huelva serving quality dishes, chef Xanty Elías, the first to win a Michelin Star in Huelva, underlined the fact that this capital status is seen as "a reward" for what is happening in Huelva and his sector in particular. "The restaurants where our grandparents and parents ate have made this day of celebration possible." Source: ABC Andalucía Huelva