Flavors & City Walk In Modernist Melilla Park, Architecture & History

OVERVIEW

Dine on tapas paired with distinctive drinks in an atmospheric district of Melilla revered for its Modernist architecture. While walking from the Plaza de España in the heart of the city, you will behold a remarkable collection of well-preserved 1930s-era architecture that is renowned for its floral decorations, geometric forms and Art Nouveau influences. Barcelona is the only city in Spain with more of these highly stylized buildings, whose attributes the guide will describe in fascinating detail. Upon reaching the Plaza of Four Cultures – which celebrates the city’s Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu roots – you will settle in at a traditional restaurant for a sampling of tapas made with local delicacies. One of the ingredients will be savory dry-cured Serrano ham, which will be thinly carved as you watch. White pigs are the source of this ham, which is leaner than Iberian ham. Free time follows the tasting, during which you can further explore the area around the plaza.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an enlightening walk through a district full of Modernistic buildings.
• Gain an understanding of the architectural elements of this distinctive 20th-century style.
• Watch a demonstration of traditional Serrano ham being carved.
• Savor a tasting of tapas made with Serrano ham and other regional ingredients.
• Take the shuttle back to the cruise ship at your convenience.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.