Tours & Activities in Ceuta
Tours & Activities in Ceuta
Looking for adrenaline? The best option is a Coasteering excursion in Ceuta. This is a unique proposal that combines hiking on Mount Hacho, swimming in the crystalline waters of the coast, jumping and climbing between rocks and venturing into caves. If you want more physical activity, take advantage of the fact that Ceuta is a very good place to dive.
If you prefer something quieter, take a walk along Las Murallas Reales, visit the Mercado de Abastos or look out at the Isabel II viewpoint, from where you can see the Iberian Peninsula and the Rock of Gibraltar.
Gastronomy in Ceuta
Thanks to its geographical location, Ceuta has based its gastronomy on seafood. However, it has been able to incorporate numerous ingredients through imports due to the difficulties involved in cultivating crops there.
The gastronomy of Ceuta has been influenced by the various cultures that have comprised its population. Among them, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Christians have made contributions.
In general, the cuisine of Ceuta is related mainly to the gastronomy of Andalusia, the gastronomy of Al-Andalus and the gastronomy of Morocco. It is, in turn, part of what is known as the Mediterranean diet. Fish and shellfish stand out due to Ceuta’s location between the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Moroccan border.
Among the most consumed marine species, including those in the markets of Ceuta, are bonito, spade needle, grouper, red mullet, sloth, mackerel, anchovy and sardines.
One can also find Strait roosters, dogfish, turbot, cuttlefish, squid, tuna, clams, fine shells, prawns, langoustines and king crabs.
As for vegetables and fruits, they are mostly purchased by import. Highlights among the dishes prepared with these foods are vegetable “tajine”, “gazpacho” and “harira”.
When it comes to meat, the most typical among the inhabitants of Ceuta are Moorish skewers of beef, lamb or chicken and traditional chicken hearts. The two preparations are generally made with a wide variety of spices.
Speaking of spices, the most used are cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, paprika, anise, saffron and coriander. It is also very common to sell a mixture of different varieties of them, marketed under the name “Ras el hanout”.
Among the most typical desserts in Ceuta are French toast, “chuparquías” and pastries.
Regarding drinks, the city has a great reputation for beer thanks to a factory located there; it closed at the end of the previous century. Currently, Ceuta has a small craft beer factory. The inhabitants of Ceuta also enjoy green tea with mint.
Accommodation in Ceuta
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The Weather in Ceuta
In Ceuta, summers are usually arid, dry and hot, but short and clear, while winter is much longer, cloudy, with strong winds and humidity.
The ideal time to plan trips is the months of June, July, August and September, precisely when the average temperature is around 25°C.
The coldest months are November to March. The coldest month is January, when the average temperature can reach 11°C.
Festivals in Ceuta
Something remarkable in Ceuta is that its festivities and celebrations are the product of a long mix of cultures and influences, as on its festive calendar are Christian, Jewish, Muslim and even Hindu liturgical festivals, in addition to the celebration of Ceuta Day, of great symbolism.
Among them, Holy Week is observed with its traditional processions on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. These have been held since the arrival of the Portuguese in 1415. Also celebrated are the Hebrew Hanukkah and especially Eid Al-Adha, the traditional day of the sacrifice of the Muslim lamb, with an official status since 2010 and marking the only non-Christian liturgical celebration in Spanish territory.
But without a doubt, the most "universal" celebrations for all are the colourful carnivals, characterized by parades of costumes, musical events and gastronomic tastings in which each community contributes something particular from its culture to a great party attracting many tourists every year.