This is probably one of Spain’s bestknown traditions: tapas. You’ll be offered these mini-dishes in almost every bar. Although they’re good at any time, the usual practice is to have them at midday with a glass of beer, wine or vermouth. The custom is to go from one bar to another. But be careful, you may find you’re no longer hungry for lunch.
On the Dehesa de Extremadura Ibérico ham route you’ll discover some of the most attractive villages in Extremadura, and all producers of Ibérico ham.
You’ll find a carefully tended ecosystem of almost 1 million hectares, where one of the biggest stars of Spanish gastronomy is raised in the open air: Black Iberian pig.
If you’d like to sample some of Spain’s of the bay. wines, come and visit La Rioja, one of the most famous wine-growing areas in the world, and with its own designation of origin. You can have lunch surrounded by wine casks, visit a winery and take part in a wine tasting session, sleep in hotel-wineries and relax after the perfect food and wine pairing with a wine therapy treatment. All this and more is on offer in this wine-growing region.
Do you fancy a gastronomic treat? Then San Sebastián is the perfect place for it. The great names of the new Spanish gastronomy have chosen to make their mark here in this town in northern Spain and in the surrounding area. Their award-winning restaurants are a chance to try surprising and delicious dishes.
Savour a plate of paella with some excellent white wine as you’re caressed by the breeze from the Mediterranean: that’s the way to really experience Spain. In the area around the port and on the beaches of Las Arenas and La Malvarrosa in Valencia, the cradle of paella, you’ll find fantastic venues overlooking the sea where you can enjoy Spain’s most international dish.
Taste a delicious cheese washed down with cider in Asturias. If you want to enjoy the experience like a real Asturian, you should pay a visit to a traditional cheese farm or llagar (cider press). If you like cheese, you’ll find this region in Spain a paradise. It has no less than 40 different varieties! Some of the best-known are Afuega’l Pitu, Gamoneu and Cabrales.
Would you like to sample Spain’s gourmet products and exquisite gastronomic creations from all over the world in a unique setting? You can enjoy unique experiences in the gastro spaces, former markets, cinemas or factories restored for culinary recreation. In addition to sampling delicious dishes, and you’ll be able to listen to music, visit exhibitions, take part in tasting sessions and workshops, and much more.
Turn off your mobile phone and get ready to enjoy one of the best cuisines in Spain, the cuisine of Catalonia. With its exquisite decoration, sturdy stone walls, and all the best local produce, these traditional Catalan farmhouses are the perfect place to enjoy dining in a unique setting.
