Gata is a very charming town. If you come, you would be able to enjoy a few moments of relaxation and to connect with traditional crafts.The days before Holy Week and Easter, we prepare for these very special days where the sun shines again announcing the arrival of festive days with outdoor meals with friends or family.Do not hesitate to reserve a day of your vacations to come and discover Gata. You will eat well. You will buy better and you will take unforgettable memories.
In here, the festivity begins on Palm Sunday, prior to Easter Sunday. It has always been a tradition to go out with friends and enjoy the day making plans for Holy Week and Easter. A typical thing to do is to fill a basket with local products for an afternoon snack. You can not miss the “mona de pascua”, typical local sausages, firecrackers and chocolate bunny.Lots of people buy new clothes or a new accessory for these days because there is a saying in Gata that says; “On Palm Sunday, whoever doesn’t wear new clothes, has no hands.“
If you come to visit the days before Easter, you could see how the town it’s getting excited and dreaming about the summer days. The terraces start to become alive with the hour changing with more sunlight hours. You will be able to try typical tapas or go to one of the many fantastic restaurants we have in here with all type of food to choose. You can cool off as well having a artisanal ice cream.
We recomend you to have a walk around the old town, The Church plaza or España plaza, where you will find lots of artisanal shops of palm and wicker, hallmark of the town. You can buy a palm basket, a hat or a lamp… If you like the decor and the style, this is your place!
You can not miss the local shops, which many of them are centenarians, and try typical local products like “cocas”, local cakes and sweets, typical sausages,… More than buying food you would be getting home tradition and ancentral recipes.
So, you already know! If you are planning to visit the Marina Alta area, you can not miss Gata, an authentic town experience. Besides, we are 5 minutes from Jávea, 12 minutes from Dénia and 15 from Moraira so the options are endless. We are waiting for you!