This weekend, the Isla Fairs kick off the Month of the Market Garden and Wine in Isla
Together with Isla Gastronomica, they form an ambitious programme that brings together local produce, tourism and experiences.
Arnuero has turned September into a month for enjoying the Ecopark of Trasmiera, the beaches of Isla, the scenery and nature, and of course the extraordinary cuisine that comes from the stoves of the magnificent local restaurants. Since already thirteen years ago, it will begin with the first edition of the Isla Pepper Fair, its commitment to the primary sector and tourism has been growing exponentially, to the point that today the activity that is generatedaround the Isla Fairs is a benchmark in terms of a commitment to sustainable tourism and the promotion of local producers.
Tomorrow, Saturday 13 September, an ambitious programme begins linking rural development and traditional production with gastronomic and experience-based tourism, and which runs through to the start of autumn. To whet your appetite, this weekend Arnuero pays tribute to the market garden and the agricultural sector with the classic ‘Isla Pepper Fair of Isl
a’ which tomorrow will mark its thirteenth edition, establishing itself as a major driving event for the primary sector, but with strong links to the services sector and the tourism offering.
The day after, Sunday 14, will see the arrival of the third edition of the Wine Fair of Costa de Cantabria, continuing an event that in recent years was a success and which today is the biggest promotion initiative for the IGP Vinos Tierra Costa de Cantabria, betting on a sector on the rise. In Isla, there is a leading winery whose wines have quickly positioned themselves as great value wines, winners of important awards, and which aims to be a showcase for the many wineries that have sprung up in recent years under this IGP.
What’s more, in this edition progress has been made with experience-led proposals featuring ‘Isla Gastronomica’, as an unmistakeable way to attract tourism lovers of tranquillity, great food and cultural experiences. An event that combines an excellent offering of fair menus, pinchos and portions, within the Gastronomic Days from 12 to 21 September, provided by nine establishments in the municipality, and an event that hosts the Casa de las Mareas de Soano on the 18, 19 and 20 September, with very special experiences to meet entrepreneurs, wines, cheeses, market garden produce and local artisans, along with or in the form of gastro-cultural proposals.
GASTRO EXPERIENCES
On the 18, 19 and 20 September (from 18:00 h. at the Casa de Mareas de Soano), three experiences will take place, in which tastings of tapas based on local produce will be alternated, alongside several Cantabrian chefs. There will also be wine tastings with some wineries from the IPG and pairing with other artisan products.
Presentations by local entrepreneurs and producers, all sprinkled with some of the most vibrant Ecopark experiences, such as a theatrical tour of the Molino de Santa Olaja with a tasting of products, or the sensory experience of a blind musical tasting.
Day 18 will start by focusing on the produce from Isla’s market garden, beginning with the presentation of a producer of Isla peppers, who has started an entrepreneurship venture in registered preserves of this product and a tasting of his peppers in different preparations by “La Huerta de Chaves”. Secondly, we’ll have our “Blind Ocean”, a sensory tasting experience of blind appetisers with market garden produce and the sea, run by the Ecopark Team and Chef Gonzalo Diestro from the Carolinas. He will also round off the day with the presentation of the Wine Fair Tapa, which we will pair with the presentation of two wines from the Casona Micaela winery of the IGP Tierra Costa de Cantabria.
Day 19 the experiences offering will centre on a tasting of Dromedario coffees “the coffee game”. Next, there will be a theatrical guided tour of the Molino de Santa Olaja with a tasting of Isla wine and traditional tapas, and we’ll finish with the presentation of the Pepper Fair Tapa with market garden produce by Cristóbal Sierra, Chef of Asador La Chata, accompanied by the tasting of two wines from Bodegas de Isla
Saturday 20, we kick off the experiences with the presentation of the iconic artisan beer company “Cervezas Dougalls” and the cheese producer La Pasiega de Peña Pelada with a combined tasting of some beers and cheeses. Next, there will be a tasting of natural cider and other products derived from apples by 45 Amigos, which will be paired with artisan cheeses from Granja Cudaña. To finish, we’ll also have the presentation of a “montañés stew tapa with a wink” led by Alfonso Fraile, President of the Cofradía del cocido montañés, accompanied by the Chef from Hotel Astuy, Arsenio Pérez Torre.
GASTRONOMIC DAYS “Tasting Our Market Garden”
From 12 to 21 September, various establishments in the municipality join in to boost the Isla Fairs offering by providing menus, portions or fair pinchos, which can be consulted on the website www.feriasdeisla.es
They will offer special fair menus at the hotel Astuy, hotel Campomar, hotel Estrella del Norte, hostería San Emeterio, restaurant asador La Chata, hotel Olimpo.
Meanwhile, as a new addition, the offering of fair pinchos or tapas is brought in at the Arena Vibes Camping Bar and Mesón el Centro establishments.
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY OF THE ISLA PEPPER FAIR
13 September 2025 from 10:00 to 21:00 h.
Market Garden and Isla Pepper Market.
Agri-food products from Cantabria with a protected designation of origin, quality mark, organic or traditional (more than 30 stalls with a wide range of cheeses, wines, bread, cured meats, dairy products, desserts, etc.).
Complementary area for crafts and books from Cantabria.
Area for family games and children’s workshops in the new square in the historic quarter.
Dances of Isla and regional dances (13 h.)
Award for the best Pepper at the Fair by public vote
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY OF THE COSTA DE CANTABRIA WINE FAIR
14 September 2025 from 10:00 to 16:00 h.
Market Garden and Isla Pepper Market.
IGP Wineries Vinos Costa de Cantabria.
Artisan cheesemakers
Guided visits to the historic quarter of Isla, vineyards and market gardens.
Musical entertainment and leisure activities.
4th Ollas Ferroviarias Competition.
Tasting voucher, with a glass and/or casserole dish for wine tastings and a cheese or bean tapa
Historic Quarter – Quejo Transport
During the days of the Fairs, there will be public transport to connect Isla Playa with the Historic Quarter of Isla from the start until the Fairs close (every 30 minutes or so). Specific times at the stops provided in Quejo (Campo San Sebastián) and in Casco Htco. Isla.
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