🛶 The Perfect Tapas Board for a Boat Day in Copenhagen's Canals
Sun, hygge, friends… and top-notch snacks! If you're planning a boat trip through Copenhagen’s canals this July, don’t forget to pack the right bites. Here’s your guide to creating the perfect Spanish-style tapas board: delicious, practical, and sure to impress your crew.
Why bring Iberian ham and tapas on your boat day?
Because it's:
- Easy to transport and share
- No need for prep or special refrigeration
- Healthier and more gourmet than chips or store-bought dips
- A guaranteed touch of hygge with Spanish flavor
Our 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham (Pata Negra), aged naturally for over 3 years, comes thinly sliced and vacuum-sealed, ready to enjoy. Add Manchego cheese, olives, and some rustic bread, and you’ve got a gourmet summer snack perfect for the best canal spots.
🧺 What to include in your tapas basket?
Here's our suggested lineup for a boat-ready tapas board:
| Product | Why? | Our Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 🐖 Pata Negra (100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham) | Melts in your mouth, ready to serve | 100g sliced – ideal for 5 people |
| 🧀 Aged & Truffled Manchego | Intense flavor, perfect with or without bread | Pre-sliced or in cubes |
| 🫒 Spanish Olives | Salty, fresh and full of sunshine | With or without pits |
| 🍞 Bread and Tomato | For classic “pan con tomate” | Rustic bread + crushed or cherry tomatoes |
| 🫒 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil | To drizzle over bread and cheese | 500 ml or handy 250 ml bottle |
| 🍷 Wine or cava (optional) | Completes the mood | Check boat rules first! |
🌞 Pro tips: keeping your tapas fresh on board
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Choose vacuum-packed sliced products for ease and hygiene.
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Bring a small cooler bag or chill packs – although most of our products hold up well between 15–25°C.
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Keep snacks in the shade while sailing.
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Serve on small plates or a board to share and enjoy.
🛶 Best picnic spots on the canals
Get inspired and drop anchor at one of these lovely spots:
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Christianshavn Canal – cozy, charming and central
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Frederiksholm Canal – great views of Parliament and the old Stock Exchange
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Sydhavnen – ideal for longer routes and less traffic
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Refshaleøen – stop at La Banchina and go for a dip!
🧡 Make it a summer tradition
Tapas on a boat is more than food — it’s atmosphere, connection, and a touch of luxury. A small investment in quality flavors turns an ordinary afternoon into something truly memorable.
Also perfect for birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, friend gatherings or romantic boat dates.
🛒 Ready for your next adventure?
Order your jamón ibérico, manchego, and Spanish olives from Aroma Ibérico online and get them ready for your picnic… maybe with a surprise in the box! 😉