Sinapi has become one of those restaurants that people recommend without hesitation. With locations in both Elche and Santa Pola, it has earned a loyal following thanks to a simple formula: quality ingredients, generous portions and consistently good service.

More than just gourmet burgers

The restaurant’s much-talked-about gourmet burgers were the reason we headed to Sinapi, but the menu offers far more than that. From premium beef cuts and grilled meats to fresh poke bowls, pizzas and really tasty starters, it was difficult to decide what to order.

Whether you are visiting for a quick lunch or planning a longer evening meal, the variety on offer means there is something to suit almost every taste. The menu combines familiar favourites with a few more inventive options, making it an easy choice for groups with different preferences.

The feature that Sinapi is most proud of is its commitment to sourcing excellent beef. The restaurant has built a reputation for serving some of the finest burgers in the area. Popular choices include the So Brie burger and Angus tataki.

Relaxed atmosphere and attentive service

The atmosphere is a comfortable balance between relaxed and contemporary, making it perfect for either a family lunch, a casual dinner with friends or a date night. The staff are lovely and the service is friendly and efficient without feeling rushed.

In a region with absolutely no shortage of dining options, Sinapi stands out by focusing on what matters most: good food, good service and a welcoming environment. It is easy to see why so many customers return time and time again. We will certainly be back for another visit!

Location and reservations

Sinapi can be found at Calle Porta de l’Orgue, 4, Elche, and Calle Hernán Cortés, 14, Santa Pola. Booking is highly recommended. For reservations or information call (+34) 965 068 620 or visit sinapi.es.

Getting around the Vega Baja by public transport is about to become much easier.

From 1 June, the Generalitat Valenciana is launching the new CE-710 bus network, a major upgrade designed to improve connections between towns across the Vega Baja and key destinations including Alicante, Elche, Torrevieja, Alicante Airport, hospitals and the University of Alicante.

The new transport corridor is intended to provide better mobility for residents, students, workers and visitors, while helping to reduce reliance on private vehicles throughout the region.

Better Links for 28 Municipalities

The CE-710 corridor will serve 28 municipalities, including Orihuela, Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura, Almoradí, Rojales, Pilar de la Horadada, Los Montesinos, Catral, Cox and Callosa de Segura.

In total, the service will operate 14 bus routes using at least 22 vehicles. More than 43,000 journeys are scheduled each year, covering almost 1.9 million kilometres across the comarca.

Among the biggest improvements are new and enhanced connections between Orihuela, Crevillent, Elche and Alicante, making travel between some of the area’s most important population centres more convenient.

Passengers will also benefit from better access to both Hospital Vega Baja and Torrevieja Hospital, as well as stronger links to San Isidro railway station and direct services to Alicante Airport from several Vega Baja municipalities.

Meeting Growing Demand

Residents of Los Montesinos will benefit from more frequent services to Torrevieja, with three daily connections planned under the new network.

Regional officials say the project responds to the growing transport needs of the Vega Baja, where the population exceeds 400,000 residents and increases significantly during the summer months as tourists and seasonal residents arrive.

The new network is expected to improve accessibility across the comarca, strengthen links between communities and make it easier for people to reach employment, education, healthcare and transport hubs throughout the province.

With services beginning on 1 June, the CE-710 network marks one of the most significant public transport improvements introduced in the Vega Baja in recent years.

Alicante’s MARQ Museum is preparing to host one of the most important international exhibitions in its history with the arrival of Gold and the Universe: Indigenous Knowledge from Colombia, running until May 2027.

The exhibition will bring almost 300 artefacts from Colombia’s world-famous Museo del Oro to the Costa Blanca, including more than 150 pieces crafted from gold and tumbaga. It represents one of the largest loans of Colombian gold treasures to Spain in recent decades and offers visitors a rare opportunity to view objects that seldom leave their home country.

The collection explores how pre-Hispanic indigenous cultures viewed gold not as a symbol of wealth or status, but as a spiritual material closely connected to nature, balance and the cosmos. Through the exhibition, visitors will gain an insight into the beliefs, traditions and worldviews of the communities that created these remarkable pieces centuries ago.

A Journey Through History and Living Traditions

Visitors will experience a multi-sensory journey through three galleries at MARQ, combining archaeology, anthropology, sound and storytelling. Ancient ceremonial objects, intricate jewellery, human-animal figures and traditional ritual items will be displayed alongside music recreated from flutes more than 1,000 years old.

One of the exhibition’s most distinctive features is its connection between past and present. Alongside ancient artefacts, visitors will also see contemporary works created by indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon, highlighting traditions, skills and cultural practices that continue to survive today.

Museum officials believe the exhibition will offer a deeper understanding of indigenous knowledge and its relationship with the natural world, while also providing a unique cultural experience for visitors of all ages.

Following its run in Alicante, the exhibition will travel to Santiago de Compostela before continuing to Austria, further strengthening cultural ties between Spain and Colombia and bringing this extraordinary collection to an international audience.

For more information, visit marqalicante.com.