Xàbia does not add up New Suns in the 2026 edition of the Repsol Guidebut it consolidates its presence on the national gastronomic map by preserving the six badges which it already held. The town thus remains within the guide's recommended circuit —along with its featured restaurants and recommended establishments—, even though this year it does not appear with any new additions to the list of new distinctions.
The updated Repsol Guide was unveiled at the awards ceremony for the new Suns, held this Monday, February 16, 2026 in Tarragona, for the first time in Catalonia.
Three restaurants hold all six of Xàbia's Suns
The distinctive features that Xàbia maintains They are divided among three establishments, which retain their position in the guide:
- BonAmb, with three Suns, with chef Alberto Ferruz at the helm of the kitchen.
- Tula, with two Suns, led by Borja Susilla.
- La Perla de Jávea, with a Sunwith Sonia Box.
Overall, Xàbia maintains a photography stable: there are no promotions or new award-winning establishments, but there is continuity in the recognition that places it as one of the gastronomic benchmarks of the region.
The Marina Alta region does have a new addition.
Although Xàbia does not add any new awards, the 2026 edition does bring a new addition for the Marina Alta region: the Ausiàs restaurant, in Pedreguer, enters the Repsol Guide list this year, expanding the regional presence in the selection.
Suns, suns and recommended places: the complete 'map' of the guide
The Repsol Guide structures its selection on several levels: Suns for the most outstanding gastronomic projects, recommended restaurants, and Suns, intended for charming establishments with more everyday and accessible offerings. In recent years, the guide has particularly strengthened this last category, focused on bars, cafes and informal restaurants, with a focus on enjoying "everyday life"; and in this category Xàbia takes the lead with more than a dozen and adding, in 2026, two new recommendations: restaurant Noray y Tosca Restaurant.
