Private El Puerto de Santa Maria Tapas Tour with the Food Market

One of the activities always recommended in any city for those who like eating is to visit the local food markets. Right in the heart of El Puerto de Santa Maria we find El Mercado de la Concepción our first stop to know more about the gastronomy of El Puerto de Santa Maria. 

Next, you will visit a traditional tapas bar, a hidden gem founded 100 years ago where start to discover the typical tapas of El Puerto de Santa Maria paired with a glass of homemade vermouth. 

While walking through narrow streets you discover the lively atmosphere of El Puerto de Santa Maria’s Old Town before reaching our next spot. You step back in time as you enter in this lovely Taberna, founded in 1935 preserves intact the charm and essence of the authentic family-run Taverns of El Puerto. 

El Puerto de Santa Maria is known as "The City of the Hundred Palaces" and grew from the discovery of the Americas and the huge trade that then developed. This commercial activity attracted a large number of merchants (Cargadores a Indias) who then settled in Cadiz and built their luxurious residences. They created a unique city centre, full of monuments, countless palatial houses and a range of civic and religious buildings that can be explored today. 

It’s time for more tapas! Therefore, we will visit a traditional bar to try more typical tapas, another delicious bite to pair with a glass of cold, dry Sherry Wine. 

Finally, you have to know what is going on with the new cuisine in El Puerto so you visit one of the most well-loved creative tapas bars to discover how new generation of chefs are mixing local and traditional ingredients with modern and creative flavors. 

Buen provecho! (As we say in Spanish)