Food and oenology

How many typical Spanish dishes do you know? #SpainQuiz

Do you consider yourself a true #foodie of Spanish cuisine? At the end of this quiz you will have an idea of how much you know about some of the main dishes of Spanish gastronomy, not just paella, tortilla and Iberian ham. Identify the region of origin of these dishes, their main ingredients and even the name they are known by. ...

Food and oenology

How much do you know about Spanish gastronomy? #SpainQuiz

Do you want to play with us? The following video includes a series of questions for you to showcase everything you know about Spain. At the end, we will tell you how many you got right. Click play to start playing.

Food and oenology | Galicia

Culinary experiences worth the trip to Galicia

Galiciais renowned for its food, with well-known recipes like pulpo á feira (octopus), but you can also try culinary experiences that are unique to the region, such as the ritual before drinking the famous queimada, dining in a pazo or country mansion, or seeing how the percebeiros gather shellfish on the shore. ...

Food and oenology

Tapas, a world of sensations

It is no coincidence that the word “tapas” is recognised in many languages outside Spain. These small portions of food served as an accompaniment to drinks delight anyone who tastes them. In Spain, “ir de tapas” is a must (going from bar to bar tasting tapas while having fun with friends). ...

Food and oenology | Soria. 

Flavours to discover: black truffle and saffron

Truffles are known as the black diamond, and saffron the red gold, of Spanish cuisine. Both epithets are based on the powerful aroma and flavour they add to the recipes, and on their great culinary value and high prices. We will tell you where they are grown, how to try them, and how to learn more about them.

Food and oenology | Ibiza

Organic agriculture in Ibiza

Buying vegetables directly from the farmer, seeing how things are done on an organic smallholding, or staying at a country house where they grow their own food. These are a few of the experiences Ibiza has to offer for fans of natural foods and organic farming.

Food and oenology

Iberian cured ham

Spain is full of culinary treasures, and one of them is Iberian ham. It’s one of the treasures of the Mediterranean diet, and a luxury haute cuisine ingredient. Everything contributes to making it delicious, from the region where it’s made to the way it’s cut.

Culture, Food and oenology | Madrid

Restaurants and outdoor cafés in Madrid museums

It’s easy to spend a day enjoying culture in Madrid. You have some of the world’s best museums, with several clustered around the Art Walk: just over a kilometre long, it includes the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía. And new cultural centres are constantly appearing in the capital. ...

Food and oenology

Recipe for summer in Spain: cool drinks

It’s summer again, and you decide to arrange a trip to Spain. You’ve made a great choice: you can expect lovely weather, guaranteed sunshine and several days to discover delicious Spanish cuisine. ...

Food and oenology

The cuisine of Spain

Tapas, gazpacho, and the Mediterranean diet are just a few of Spain’s famous culinary exports. The quality, creativity, and above all, flavour of Spain’s cuisine have earned it international fame and it is now one of the country’s main tourist attractions. ...

Food and oenology

The best places in Spain to bring out your sweet side

Spain is a country known for the incredible wealth of its cuisine, which is as varied as its landscapes and its accents. Every region in Spain has its sweet tooth. And with such a variety of sweet things, there are some you’ll definitely want to get your teeth into.

Food and oenology | Bilbao

Bilbao, pincho by pincho

Taste and creativity in equal measure in one, or at most two, bites. That's what a pincho is, one of the highlights of Biscay and therefore Basque Country, gastronomy. The counters in Bilbao bars are attractive showcases that are constantly fresh and updated. ...

Food and oenology

Local cuisine – Easter sweets and recipes

Easter in Spain is full of deep-rooted traditions, and is experienced with great intensity, both in the street and (sweet-tooth alert) in the cake shops. Patisserie windows all over Spain display torrijas, monas de pascua, bartolillos, pestiños, buñuelos… and many other local specialities in March and April. ...

Food and oenology | Catalonia

Cuisine and tradition in the culinary collectives and hotels of Catalonia

Catalan cuisine is the landscape of Catalonia on a plate. This is how one of Catalonia’s leading writers, Josep Pla, described it. And he was right: the traditional recipes of Catalonia include fish and seafood, game from the hills, and free-range poultry and vegetables from the market gardens dotted around the countryside - all this is what ...

Food and oenology | Basque Country

Goierri region: EDEN Award 2015

This area is located in the heart of the Basque Country, in the southeast of the province of Gipuzkoa, with good accessibility from any of its three capitals: Vitoria, Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao. This region features 18 charming villages, most of them with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, where you can enjoy peace and quiet. ...

Food and oenology | Alicante - Alacant

Costa Blanca, home of rice dishes

A journey to the Costa Blanca in theAlicante province takes you to a culinary hot spot with 300 local rice dishes. There are so many different ways to prepare it that you can always find a delicious recipe to suit every taste.

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Five very Christmassy culinary experiences in Spain

The lights, the presents, the decorations, the great food... Christmas is a holiday full of traditions and we want to help you discover some of the most delicious ones during your holidays in Spain. It will also be very easy for you to find special menus in restaurants and hotels and the bakeries will be overflowing with Christmas confectionery.

Food and oenology

Discover the taste of original Spanish dishes

Some huesos de santo made of sugar and almonds, after zarangollo (scrambled eggs with vegetables) from Murcia and delicious suckling lamb from Castilla y León. This could be a menu of original Spanish dishes that would inspire you to discover the country.

Food and oenology

Flavours of Spain, a country with good taste

Think of Spain. And now think of Spanish food. Don’t tell us, we can guess: paella, gazpacho, Iberico ham, cocido, fabada… So many recipes which have delighted everybody who visits Spain. ...

Food and oenology | Seville

Suggestions for foodies in Seville

Good food is another reason to visit Seville. While places like the cathedral, La Giralda, the Alcázar, Plaza de España, María Luisa park and the Santa Cruz district are fascinating, the culinary charms of the Andalusian capital are just as tempting. ...

Food and oenology | Basque Country

More than just pintxos: discover some other traditional dishes that you can try in the Basque Country

Stews like marmitako, seafood delicacies such as kokotxas, or the classic dish for meat lovers, txuletón. Whichever part of the Basque Country you visit, you will be able to enjoy an endless variety of traditional dishes. These are just a few of them!

Food and oenology

Some vegetarian dishes from Spanish cuisine that you will want to eat again and again

Eating and travelling are a perfect fit. But if you're vegetarian, this can turn into a mini adventure to explore local cuisine. Spanish cuisine is based on the Mediterranean diet and offers a wide range of dishes without animal-based ingredients. Here you will find a quick tour of vegetarian dishes in Spain.

Calendar, Food and oenology

Quotes about Spanish cuisine

The best way to approach food in Spain is by tasting it, but the latest trends are on show in trade fairs and events that bring together leading chefs and experts from around the world. Many of them organise parallel activities for the general public, and these are an opportunity to enjoy classes, tastings and exhibition cooking.

Food and oenology | Principality of Asturias

The essence of Asturian flavours

Cider, cheese, meat, cured meats and sausages, conserves, etc. The creation of some of the most traditional Asturian products is almost a way of life. Participating in the traditional customs and processes behind these products is an authentic and different experience where you will discover the essence of Asturian cuisine.

Food and oenology

Foodies, prepare to be enthused: 12 of Spain’s best tapas bar districts

You already know what tapas are, but do you know where to enjoy the most popular ones? We’re here to help with a list of some of the best-known areas in major tourist destinations. In most places, tapas are given free of charge with a drink, but not always. ...

Food and oenology

Some of Spain's regions where you can enjoy Michelin-starred restaurants

Even if you only plan to visit Spain for a few days, its gastronomy could tempt you to stay forever. Spain has a wide variety of climates, landscapes and environments perfect for the cultivation of local products of the highest quality. ...

Food and oenology

10 dishes to sample in Spain

They say that there is no love more sincere than the love of food, and that you never really know a country until you try its gastronomy. So come to Spain and let yourself fall in love with its Mediterranean diet. Whether you're travelling north, south, on the coast or inland, there's a delicious dish waiting for you in every corner of Spain. ...

Food and oenology

Delicious, healthy, and 100% Spanish

Spanish food is a showcase for the Mediterranean diet around the world. Healthy food, full of flavour and based on olive oil, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients. Here are a few suggestions for trying this cuisine, awarded the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designation.

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A day of shopping at Spain’s most famous street markets

Rows of bright, cheerful stalls fill Spain’s streets with handicrafts, antiques, collectibles and all sorts of bric a brac that you’d be unlikely to find in any ordinary shop. A great opportunity to immerse yourself in an exciting and fun atmosphere - you never know what you might find!

Food and oenology

20 recommended and highly popular Spanish tapas

Here you have a small guide for going out for tapas and choosing what to eat in Spain. These are some of the most typical tapas that you may be served along with a drink or that you can order when eating a meal of tapas or full plates.

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Some artisan markets and fairs in Spain

It is the work of each artisan that ensures centuries-old traditions pass down from generation to generation and continue to survive in Spain to this day. The artisanal products you can buy in Spain will vary significantly depending on which areas of the country you visit, because they reflect the culture of the place they come from. ...

Food and oenology | Autonomous Community of Navarre

Coming to Navarre? We'll tell you what to try

Navarre is a region that’s full of variety, with a great diversity of landscapes that make for a multitude of top-quality regional products. Old recipes that have been handed down through the years, simple dishes that are packed with flavour. Come and discover all these culinary delights that can’t be missed.

Food and oenology

The culinary getaways Spaniards love

Spanish people love good food, and Spain is full of destinations perfect for the discerning foodie. Places that are worth a trip for their culinary traditions and special dishes alone. In addition to delicious tapas you'll get anywhere in Spain, we also have 17 foodie getaway suggestions for you.

Food and oenology

From Ferring UK to Andalusia: enjoy a taste of Spanish cuisine

In the town of Ferring (West Sussex, UK), you’ll find a restaurant serving up Spanish food called “Andalucía”. This establishment has adapted its décor to recreate the iconic style and atmosphere of Spanish bars. It has become a fantastic meeting point for lovers of Spanish cuisine, and particular for fans of dishes from southern Spain. ...

Food and oenology | Region of Murcia

Tasty, rich and varied. What to eat in the region of Murcia.

They say there's no love so true as the love of food. So, if you're a lover of good food, welcome to Murcia. Also known as Europe's Orchard, this region's location and climate mean that Mediterranean cuisine to be experienced here in all its glory: vegetables, pulses, meat, fish, desserts... ...

Food and oenology | Zaragoza

Cuisine ideas in Zaragoza

Did you know that Zaragoza offers guided tours aimed at tickling the taste buds for you to enjoy during your visit? Discover these and other gastronomic plans in Zaragoza and prepare a getaway full of flavour to one of the great cities of Spain. ...