Tenerife is waiting with anticipation ahead of the Michelin Guide Spain 2025 awards ceremony, set to take place this coming Tuesday, November 26th, in Murcia.
Known for recognising excellence in the culinary world, the prestigious French guide currently credits Tenerife with eight stars, a significant marker of the island’s gastronomic prowess.
As the awards approach, the island is not only aiming to retain its current accolades but also hopeful of adding new stars to its tally. Speculation is rife, but Michelin’s tradition of secrecy ensures that all revelations will be made live at the gala.
Tenerife’s Michelin Star Lineup
Tenerife’s eight Michelin stars are distributed as follows:
The awards ceremony will take place at the Víctor Villegas Auditorium and Congress Centre in Murcia, hosted by Ainhoa Arbizu.
Prestigious National Recognition for GF’s Donaire Restaurant
Chef Jesús Camacho of Donaire, located in GF Victoria Hotel, Costa Adeje, has received the T de Oro from Tapas Magazine as the best restaurant in the Canary Islands. The accolade, presented at a gala in Madrid earlier this week, celebrates the island’s culinary talent and solidifies Donaire’s reputation as a culinary gem. Camacho accepted the award alongside Victoria López, president of the Fedola Group.
Fuerteventura’s Flor de Sal Named Best Salt in Canary Islands
In Fuerteventura, Flor de Sal from Salinas del Carmen, produced by PROASUR Cultural Management SL, has been crowned the Best Sea Salt of the Canary Islands at the 2024 Agrocanarias Official Competition.
Extracted traditionally along the coast of Antigua, a site declared a Cultural Heritage Asset, the salt also received recognition as the Best Organic Salt of 2024. This achievement underscores the region’s dedication to preserving its natural resources and traditional practices.
Black Canarian Pig Gains Official Recognition as Native Breed
The Canarian black pig has officially been recognised as a native breed, granting it the right to use the "endemic breed" logo. This milestone was announced by Lope Afonso, Vice President of the Tenerife Cabildo, at El Helecho Farm in Arico, where efforts to recover the breed have been ongoing for over three decades.
Authorities are now calling for stricter oversight to prevent fraud in the restaurant sector, ensuring the authenticity of dishes marketed as featuring this unique pork.
