Today I went to Torrevieja with some friends to follow the so-called Tapas Route.
This was an initiative organised by the Torrevieja Council and Tourist Office to showcase the 22 bars taking part and introduce customers to the wonderful world of tapas.
Each of the bars taking part offerred two tapas, one typical, one innovative and for 2 euros you could try one of these and something to drink.
We managed 6 bars in the afternoon but did meet a group of English people who had done 14! I don´t know how they did it - we were struggling towards the end. What was particularly nice was that there was a real variety of people in the bars - ex-pats, Spaniards young and old and tourists.
The tapas were tasty, interesting and nicely presented. Some were familiar but some were a new take on traditional tapas and the idea was to pick out the two you liked best and vote for those.
The counting of the votes takes place on 7 May and prizes are to be awarded ( meals in the winning establishments) from a draw on the public votes. I loved some of the newer tapas but I must say my vote would go to the traditional pulpo at La Huertica on C/ Patricio Perez - to die for!!!
We started off with good judging intentions but after about four bars, things got a bit hazy and we ended up on the sea front at a restaurant dancing with a group of Spaniards on holiday from Palencia.
A great afternoon was had by all! If you missed this event, keep your eyes peeled for next time.
Que aproveche!
The publicity DID include a map but it wasn´t easily readable. However, it DID include the addresses of the participating bars. Surely it´s not too much to ask for people to get a map of Torrevieja and find their way around?
ReplyDeleteOn second thoughts, perhaps it IS too much for the people who insist on finding something to criticise the Spanish for, whatever they arrange.