Seafood, Tosta Marquesita, octopus or Escabilada croqueton with nice are some of the covers that you can sample this year in the sixth edition of the Ruta de la Tapa Cartagena which begins on Wednesday February 20.
Moreover, its celebration coincides in turn with the second edition of the Asian Highway. The Chamber of Commerce organizes this conference dining in collaboration with the city of Cartagena.
The presentation ceremony was attended by the Councillor for Tourism, Palazón Carolina, who was accompanied by the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Miguel Agustin Martinez, the vice president, José Javier Gomez-Vizcaino, and Secretary of the same Ramiro Alonso.
A total of 77 establishments participating in this year, 10 more than in 2012, which is a reflection of the success of the route Palazón words, who underlined the importance of gastronomy as a tourist attraction.
He referred to these two routes as the perfect couple to visit Cartagena.
Like previous years, keeping the cover and drink prices to 2.50 euros, while the traditional Asian amounted to 1.40 euros. Moreover, according to the president of the Chamber, one of the big bets this year to promote the use of social networks and the web , which have been translated into English.
And, in just half an hour, the profile of Facebook had already received more than two thousand visitors. Moreover, as major development, the App Store application for smartphones.
Martinez said that the timing of routes, from 20 February to 17 March, are scheduled towards the most profitable period for the hotel, that is, after Carnival and just before Easter.
Also referred to the multiplier effect of this gastronomic initiative has been replicated in many parts of the city and even in other cities of the Region of Murcia.
In order to vote you must consume six participants and seal lids of boxes router and go to one of the voting.
By casting a vote will receive a ticket to choose from one of the sites of Cartagena Port of Cultures, Roman Theatre, Archaeological Museum Arqua or Cartagena and Corona brand merchandising, sponsoring the event, available while supplies last.
In the Asian Highway, to vote should be consumed at least four Asian, seal your boxes of rutero, fill in the coupon vote and the number of the establishment, and hand in one of the polls.
In addition, among other awards, three awards will be handed Coronitas surprise related to travel and cultural experiences, and another novelty is the direct prize for the first voter who delivered in the Chamber of Commerce with the router will seal at least seventy different tapas.
These prizes, join the magnets in the collection of which will be given away Mastium Wineries in the 47 establishments that have joined the initiative.
This year's edition is sponsored by Corona Beer, Mastium Selection, Jose Morales HS Days and Refrigerators.
Also collaborate in its implementation the following institutions: City of Cartagena, Cartagena Port of Cultures, ARQUA, Hostecar, Roman Theatre, Archaeological Museum of Cartagena, trade Estrella, Schweppes, Lanjarón, CocaCola, Charts Mastia, and Cash and Communication Newrona Carry.
Those interested can remove routers, while supplies last, at participating or on the following points:
- Head of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Cartagena, in Muelle Alfonso XII, s / n., Weekdays from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 19:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 to 14:00.
- Hostecar, Plaza of Spain, 12, 2, weekdays from 9:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 hours, Monday through Friday.
- Cartagena Port of Cultures: Refuge in the Civil War Museum, in c / Gisbert, 10, and in the Punic Wall, in c / San Diego, 60, from 10:00 to 17:30, Tuesday through Sunday.
- Tourist information office of the City of Cartagena at the Palace Hall in Town Hall Square, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 16:00 to 18:00 and Sundays from 10:30 to 13:30.
THE BENEFITS OF HOME PORT
During the press conference, those present responded to questions from journalists on the impact of the project in Cartagena Puerto Home.
So Palazón Carolina, Councillor for Tourism, said that, although we must await the results of the study, is a growing commitment to the city and the region of Murcia.
In line with the Councillor, President and Vice President of the Chamber have also shown interest in the project because it can bring significant revenues to the city.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena