A Taste of North Africa: Tapas in Ceuta
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Port
Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Situated on the bay, the fortified city of Ceuta watches over the Strait of Gibraltar. The walled area presides over the Old Town of this cosmopolitan Mediterranean city, whose nerve center is the Plaza de Nuestra Señora de África.
Enter the city on foot -- the best way to appreciate the atmosphere and architecture of the city. You'll see the market hall from the outside.
Ceuta's cuisine reflects the cultural mixture of its inhabitants and its coastal location. Excellent-quality fish and shellfish are cooked in Andalusian-style seafood stews, as well as marinated, fried and baked. Meat is dressed with spices in more of a Moroccan style. In Ceuta you can find both Spanish-style restaurants and Moroccan ones, as well as others offering all kinds of dishes.
Step inside the first of three bars, each of which offers a splendid introduction to the local cuisine in the form of two tapas and two beverages. Walking distance between each bar is very short and each offers its own twist on local fare.
After your taste of North Africa, walk back to the shuttle bus stop with your guide. Guests who wish to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so, but must make their own way back to the ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.