Tapas over Lucentum

Walk through the Roman ruins in and around Alicante and enjoy a selection of signature tapas at a beachfront restaurant. Founded by the Romans as Lucentum or “The City of Light,” Alicante is full of excavated ruins that reveal what life was like during that period. To enhance your understanding of the area in Roman times, reconstructions of ancient structures have been mixed in with the ruins. You will also see how the Romans and the earlier Phoenicians farmed fish and held them in tanks that still exist near Almadraba Beach. Almadraba refers to an ancient fishing technique with nets that continues today. Much of the seafood caught locally ends up in tapas, the small-plate snacks that are synonymous with Spain. You will sample several popular tapas at the restaurant Es Suquet in the San Juan Beach area. The ingredients will be chosen from what’s freshest that day, which is often red prawns and eel.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Wander among the Roman ruins in Alicante, which the Romans called Lucentum. • See how the Romans farmed fish and held them in seaside tanks that still exist. • Sample a selection of tapas made with fresh local ingredients that may include seafood.

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