Food & Drink in Spain - Tapas, Wine, Common Dishes, Recipes
Food is a national obsession in Spain. But with so few Spanish menus translated into intelligible English, you'll need some help in choosing the best of their culinary delights. Also, an explanation of the Spanish eating and drinking culture and some recipes to whet your appetite.
Ordering Beer in Spain
How to order beer in Spain.
How to order beer in Spain.
Best Beer in Spain
What is the best beer in Spain? Here are my favorites.
What is the best beer in Spain? Here are my favorites.
What is Hierbabuena and How is it Different from Menta?
Hierbabuena and menta are different things in Spain, but both are generally translated into 'mint' in English. So what's the difference?
Hierbabuena and menta are different things in Spain, but both are generally translated into 'mint' in English. So what's the difference?
Tapas Bars in Spain | Where to Find Good Tapas Bars in Spain
Share your tips on the best tapas in Spain that offer free tapas.
Share your tips on the best tapas in Spain that offer free tapas.
Best Spanish Drinks to Try in Spain
There are some excellent Spanish drinks in Spain. Find out about the best Spanish drinks - from Sangria to horchata.
There are some excellent Spanish drinks in Spain. Find out about the best Spanish drinks - from Sangria to horchata.
When Should you Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Spain?
When should you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Spain?
When should you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Spain?
Coffee in Spain
Coffee in Spain - how to order the many types of coffee in Spain.
Coffee in Spain - how to order the many types of coffee in Spain.
Tea in Spain
Find out about tea in Spain, including the great tea shops in Granada.
Find out about tea in Spain, including the great tea shops in Granada.
Olive Oil in Spain
Find out about olive oil in Spain
Find out about olive oil in Spain
Guide to Food & Drink in Spain
Complete Guide to Eating & Drinking in Spain.
Complete Guide to Eating & Drinking in Spain.
Eating Out in the Evening in Spain
What to have to eat for dinner in Spain.
What to have to eat for dinner in Spain.
Light Bites in Spain - What to Eat When You Miss Lunch in Spain
Light bites in restaurants in Spain. What to eat when you miss the main meal times of the day in Spain.
Light bites in restaurants in Spain. What to eat when you miss the main meal times of the day in Spain.
Lunch in Spain
When the Spanish have in Spain and how to eat when in a restaurant in Spain.
When the Spanish have in Spain and how to eat when in a restaurant in Spain.
Top 10 Spanish Dishes
The essential ten dishes to try when you're in Spain, starting with suckling pig.
The essential ten dishes to try when you're in Spain, starting with suckling pig.
Guide to Tapas in Spain
Going for tapas is high on most people's list of things to do in Spain, but there is often some confusion about what tapas is and what tapas means. All about tapas - the origin of tapas, what tapas is and where to get tapas.
Going for tapas is high on most people's list of things to do in Spain, but there is often some confusion about what tapas is and what tapas means. All about tapas - the origin of tapas, what tapas is and where to get tapas.
Traditional Paella – Authentic Paella in Spain
Paella is the archetypical Spanish dish, but it is very easy to get a bad paella. What is paella, what types of paella are there and where to get good paella.
Paella is the archetypical Spanish dish, but it is very easy to get a bad paella. What is paella, what types of paella are there and where to get good paella.
Eating in a Restaurant in Spain
How eating out in Spain is different. What to expect in a restaurant in Spain.
How eating out in Spain is different. What to expect in a restaurant in Spain.
Guide to 'Traditional' Sangria in Spain
You can always spot a tourist in a Spanish bar - he'll be the one drinking the sangria. All about sangria - how to make the 'perfect' sangria and what the Spanish actually drink in a bar.
You can always spot a tourist in a Spanish bar - he'll be the one drinking the sangria. All about sangria - how to make the 'perfect' sangria and what the Spanish actually drink in a bar.
Tea & Coffee in Spain
The Spanish love their coffee and serve it in a variety of ways. Tea is less popular, although good tea can be bought in Granada. How to order tea and coffee in Spain.
The Spanish love their coffee and serve it in a variety of ways. Tea is less popular, although good tea can be bought in Granada. How to order tea and coffee in Spain.
Beer in Spain
Beer in Spain - how to order and which ones to go for.
Beer in Spain - how to order and which ones to go for.
Breakfast in Spain
What the Spanish have for breakfast.
What the Spanish have for breakfast.
Christmas Food in Spain
A list of popular foods in Spain at Christmas time.
A list of popular foods in Spain at Christmas time.
The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Spend Twenty-Four Hours in Spain
The Spanish lifestyle is often quite different to that in the US or the rest of Western Europe. Advice on when and how to eat, sleep and see the sites in Spain.
The Spanish lifestyle is often quite different to that in the US or the rest of Western Europe. Advice on when and how to eat, sleep and see the sites in Spain.
Drinks in Spain - Translations
Spanish drink names with English translations.
Spanish drink names with English translations.
Translations of Popular Spanish Food
Translations of some popular Spanish food.
Translations of some popular Spanish food.
Horchata (Orxata) in Valencia
Horchata is a popular soft drink in Valencia and Catalonia and is available throughout Spain. What Horchata is made of and where to get it in Spain.
Horchata is a popular soft drink in Valencia and Catalonia and is available throughout Spain. What Horchata is made of and where to get it in Spain.
Spanish Food - Jamón Español - Spanish Ham
Some background to Spanish ham, or jamon.
Some background to Spanish ham, or jamon.
Sidra and the Spanish Sideria - Drinking Cider in Spain
Article on Spanish cider, from sister site goeurope.about.com.
Article on Spanish cider, from sister site goeurope.about.com.
Spain and its Cuisine
A description of Spain's cuisine.
A description of Spain's cuisine.
Chocolate con Churros - the Perfect Spanish Breakfast PICTURES
Spanish early risers (yes there are a few!) and late night revellers traditionally enjoy chocolate con churros for breakfast. Pictures of how churros are made and some photos of the chocolate in all its glory!
Spanish early risers (yes there are a few!) and late night revellers traditionally enjoy chocolate con churros for breakfast. Pictures of how churros are made and some photos of the chocolate in all its glory!
Spanish Olive Oils
A good collection of websites about Spanish olive oils.
A good collection of websites about Spanish olive oils.
Eating in Spain - Spanish Food and Restaurants
James Martin, About's Guide to Spain, on eating in Spain.
James Martin, About's Guide to Spain, on eating in Spain.
Drinking Water in Spain
Can you drink the water in Spain? Of course you can, this is the European Union, not the jungle. Read this article if you don't believe me.
Can you drink the water in Spain? Of course you can, this is the European Union, not the jungle. Read this article if you don't believe me.
Ordering a Beer in Spain
Amusing advice on beer in Spain.
Amusing advice on beer in Spain.
Spanish Wine
Comprehensive guide to Spanish wines, from Genevieve McCarthy, on In-Spain.info.
Comprehensive guide to Spanish wines, from Genevieve McCarthy, on In-Spain.info.
Here Comes Sherry!
Article on the types of sherry.
Article on the types of sherry.
Tapas route around Seville
An excellent resource on tapas in Seville.
An excellent resource on tapas in Seville.
Salmonella Risk in Spanish Eggs
A word of warning from the BBC about eggs in Spain.
A word of warning from the BBC about eggs in Spain.
What is Chorizo?
Article on Spanish chorizo.
Article on Spanish chorizo.
Spanish Egg Imports 'should stop'
More on the salmonella risk from Spanish eggs.
More on the salmonella risk from Spanish eggs.
Sherry - History & Places to Visit
Everything you ever wanted to know about sherry but were afraid to ask.
Everything you ever wanted to know about sherry but were afraid to ask.
Wine denominations in Galicia
Explanation of the various types of wine found in Galicia.
Explanation of the various types of wine found in Galicia.