Tours & Activities in Melilla
Tours & Activities in Melilla
A highly recommended excursion is the one that takes place along the coast and that allows you to see the Peñón de Alhucemas and the Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera. In addition to learning about the history of these two Spanish sites, you will see some magnificent landscapes. You can also take the opportunity to visit two Moroccan historical places: Annual and Monte Arruit.
However, without a doubt, the tour that we like the most is the tour of Nador, Cabo de Tres Forcas, Punta Negri and Monte Gurugú. It allows you to get to know the best landscapes around Melilla and one of the most charming cities in Morocco, Nador.
Gastronomy in Melilla
Melilla's gastronomy is characterized by its relationship with the sea. Some of its main dishes have marine ingredients.
Among its gastronomic offer, the city of Melilla includes delicious tapas, made (as we have mentioned) mainly with seafood such as squid, fried fish, baby squid or shrimp balls. Other options include beef preparations in the form of skewers.
Melilla's cuisine has Mediterranean, European and African influences thanks to its geographical location. The religions that coexist in the lands of Melilla – Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism – also strongly influence its gastronomy.
As for the dishes of Mediterranean origin, the fish cauldron, prepared with monkfish, redfish and prawns, or cuttlefish with chickpeas, stand out.
When it comes to dishes originating in Arab, Berber and African cultures, we can mention stews such as baked rice, chickpeas and couscous.
From Hinduism, we highlight “samosas”, crunchy dumplings filled with potato paste, peas, onion, fresh and dried coriander, cumin and lemon juice.
Among the most popular dishes are Moorish lamb skewers seasoned with saffron, cumin, pepper, paprika, parsley and coriander. We must also highlight couscous prepared with lamb and vegetables and flavoured with various spices. “Hariras”, or vegetable, meat and spice soups, are commonly consumed dishes in Melilla. Also worth highlighting is “pastela”, a kind of empanada filled with chicken and sprinkled with icing sugar and cinnamon. Among the most typical sea options are whitebait, sardines and anchovies in brine, lobsters, langoustines, prawns, clams and mussels.
In terms of vegetables, the most used ingredients are tomatoes, beans, asparagus and artichokes. From some of these ingredients, the coloured omelette is usually prepared. This is a typical Jewish dish in which the yellow of the egg, the green of the peas, the orange of the carrot and the white of the mashed potatoes are mixed. As for fruits, they are highly consumed in Melilla, especially melon, watermelon and orange.
Ending with desserts and sweet preparations, in Melilla the most traditional are sweet couscous, fritters, stuffed pasties, “jeringos” or sweet semolina cake and the delicious orange cake.
Accommodation in Melilla
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The weather in Melilla
The temperature in Melilla varies between 10°C and 30°C. It rarely falls below 7°C or rises above 30°C.
Summer is very hot and arid, but clear and short, which makes it tolerable for those who do not enjoy the presence of heat. The average daily temperature is around 27°C.
Winter lasts a little longer, approximately four months, and brings with it humidity and strong winds. The temperature is around 20°C, except for on the coldest days, when it can drop to 10°C.
Other information of interest
Melilla also has two great attractions: its wonderful beaches and its lively celebrations.
Beautiful coves and beaches
Thanks to the Mediterranean Sea and its warm climate, the beautiful beaches of Melilla can be enjoyed practically all year round.
Galápagos Cove is located next to the lighthouse, between the old fortified walls, and is one of the quietest beaches.
Nearby is Trápana Cove, which is small and ideal for tourists or vacationers who wish to spend a calm and serene day.
Also noteworthy are Hípica Beach, which preserves the old booths from the beginning of the century when it was a beach reserved exclusively for the military, and Hipódromo Beach, which is ideal for children because it is shallow.
Other popular beaches are San Lorenzo Beach and Cárabos Beach.
Festivities and celebrations
Melilla's festivals and celebrations form a very interesting mix, as they highlight the importance of all the communities and cultures present in the city.
Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha are celebrated. They are traditionally Muslim and are part of the official festivities, as well as the only non-Christian liturgical festivities celebrated in a Spanish city.
The celebrations of the saints are also very important. These include the Marian festivities, All Saints' Day and especially Christmas, New Year's Eve and Three Kings Night, as well as the lavish Holy Week. The latter is celebrated with important processions in the midst of a symbology exhibited as a declaration of principles since the reconquest.
Melilla´s Day is held every September 17. This celebrates the occupation and reconquest of the city at the hands of Don Pedro de Estopiñán, when Melilla came under the aegis of the Crown of Castile in 1497. This celebration takes place with great pomp and ritual.