Melilla
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Saborea Melilla: Una aventura gastronómica única

Explora los sabores auténticos de Melilla en una experiencia gastronómica inolvidable.

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Spain
Region: Melilla

Melilla is a surprising gem and one of the great unknowns of Spain. Overlooking the Mediterranean on the northern coast of Africa, it is a city that uniquely fuses European military history with the architectural exuberance of modernism. Its heart is 'Melilla La Vieja', an imposing walled citadel that has been a fortress for more than 500 years, with moats, bastions and spectacular views. But upon crossing its walls, Melilla transforms into an open-air museum of modernism and Art Deco, with more than 900 cataloged buildings, many of them the work of Enrique Nieto, a disciple of Gaudí. It is also an exceptional example of coexistence, where the Christian, Muslim, Hebrew and Hindu communities have coexisted for decades. Visiting Melilla is discovering an impregnable fortress, walking through an 'extension' of unexpected architectural beauty and feeling the pulse of a city where continents and cultures intersect.

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Gastronomy in Melilla
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Flavors of Melilla

Melilla gastronomy is a delicious fusion of Spanish cuisine, especially Andalusian, with the influences of Moroccan cuisine. Fresh fish and seafood are king, and the use of spices and teas is a hallmark.

Must-Try Dishes

Grilled fish

The quality of the fish is exceptional. Enjoy a good grouper, snapper, voracious or bream simply grilled with garlic and parsley. A delicacy.

Fish fry

With a clear Andalusian influence, a good frying of fresh anchovies, squid or mullet is a classic in the city's bars and restaurants.

Moorish Skewers

Pieces of meat (usually chicken or beef) marinated in a mixture of Arabic spices (cumin, turmeric, paprika...) and grilled. Irresistible.

Cake

A delicacy of Moroccan origin. A puff pastry filled with shredded chicken, almonds and a sweet and sour spice mix, sprinkled with icing sugar and cinnamon.

Harira and Couscous

Two fundamental dishes of Moroccan cuisine very present in Melilla. Harira is a nutritious and spicy soup, and vegetable and meat couscous is a common Friday dish.

Typical Drinks

Moorish Tea

Due to its location and multiculturalism, green tea with peppermint is an extremely popular social drink. It is served very hot, sweet and in small glass glasses.

Beer

Spanish Beer

The consumption of cold beer, mainly national brands, is a pillar of social life in bars and terraces, as in the rest of Spain, especially to accompany tapas.

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Grilled fish

The quality of the fish is exceptional. Enjoy a good grouper, snapper, voracious or bream simply grilled with garlic and parsley. A delicacy.

Fish fry

With a clear Andalusian influence, a good frying of fresh anchovies, squid or mullet is a classic in the city's bars and restaurants.

Moorish Skewers

Pieces of meat (usually chicken or beef) marinated in a mixture of Arabic spices (cumin, turmeric, paprika...) and grilled. Irresistible.

Moorish Tea

Due to its location and multiculturalism, green tea with peppermint is an extremely popular social drink. It is served very hot, sweet and in small glass glasses.

Arab Sweets

In the city's pastry shops you will find a wide variety of sweets of Moroccan and Sephardic influence, such as almond and honey 'briouats', 'gazelle horns' or 'pestiños'.

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Travel advisory

Melilla is a very safe city. Being a free port, it offers advantages for certain purchases (alcohol, tobacco, perfumery). To access Melilla from the peninsula, it can be done by plane (flights from Madrid, Málaga, Almería...) or by ferry (from Málaga or Almería). It is important to always carry documentation (DNI or passport) since, although it is Spanish territory, it is located on another continent.

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Best time
**Spring** and **Autumn** are the best times, with very pleasant temperatures to walk and enjoy the city. **Summer** is hot but the sea breeze softens the atmosphere, making it ideal for enjoying the beaches. **Winter** is very mild and sunny, perfect for a quiet getaway.

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