With its colourful history, vibrant culture and wealth of architectural treasures, Seville beckons visitors to uncover its many layers. There are so many things to do in Seville from wandering the whitewashed streets of the Barrio Santa Cruz to visiting the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and admiring the Mudéjar courtyards …
In the sun-drenched fields of Andalusia, a culinary tradition was born that would capture the essence of Spanish summers in a bowl. Gazpacho, the iconic cold soup that has become synonymous with Spanish cuisine, is more than just a dish—it’s a refreshing culinary experience that tells the story of its …
In many tapas bars in Madrid you’ll be invited to a small snack when you order your drink. Visitors to Spain often assume that these ‘tapas’ are a nationwide tradition, however, this is not the case. Originally from Andalucia, the idea of giving a small snacks (a tapa) with a …
Barcelona’s location on the Mediterranean Sea within close proximity of the Pyrenees mountains has long ensured an abundant supply of fresh local ingredients in its cuisine. Whilst the resulting combination of meat and seafood dishes (Mar i Muntanya) is a common feature of Catalan cuisine there’s also a vast range …
The tapas bars in Seville are some of the best in Spain where you’ll be able to sample a whole range of hams, cheeses, seafood dishes and regional specialties. Taking a tapas tour of some of the city’s classic eateries is one of the most highly recommended things to do …
Having spent a good part of the last 20 years in the tapas bars of Spain I thought it was about time I put together a recipe book that features what I reckon are the most authentic tapas dishes you’ll find as you travel around the country. This Spanish tapas …
Before setting up this website business I’d worked for 13 years in international schools and a university in Spain. Something that I noticed over that period was that children got fatter! Maybe that observation can simply be explained by my move from Mallorca to Madrid as the kids in Mallorca …
There are more than 5,500 wineries in Spain occupying around 1.2 million hectares of land. The country is the world’s 3rd largest producer after France and Italy. There’s a great variety of wines produced in the wine regions of Spain (Denominaciones de Origen) ranging from the quality reds of Ribera …
The thing I miss most when I’m away from Spain is the whole food culture. Not just the food itself but also the whole assortment of tapas bars and restaurants that are tucked away on sidestreets all over the country. Wherever you are in Spain you’re rarely far from a …