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European Region of Gastronomy
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The European Region of Gastronomy is a title given every year to one or more cities or regions in Europe. The title is awarded by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT).[1][2]
For the year 2026, the title was awarded to the regions of Crete (Greece) and Kvarner (Croatia), highlighting their commitment to sustainable tourism and local food heritage.[3][4]
Goals
The goal of the project is to contribute to the better quality of life by:
- raising awareness about the importance of cultural and food uniqueness
- stimulating creativity and gastronomic innovation
- educating for better nutrition
- improving sustainable tourism standards
- highlighting distinctive food cultures
- strengthening community well-being and supporting local SMEs [1]
List of European Regions of Gastronomy
See also
References
- 1 2 "European Region of Gastronomy – official Website".
- ↑ "International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT)".
- ↑ Kokkinidis, Tasos (2025-07-02). "Crete Crowned European Region of Gastronomy 2026 - GreekReporter.com". GreekReporter.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-22. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "European Region of Gastronomy 2026 | Visit Kvarner". Retrieved 2026-01-05.