16 Typical Foods from Valencia No Trip Would Be Complete Without

Small mussels (clochinas)

Typical foods from Valencia include everything from mouthwatering seafood to delicious desserts. As the third-largest city in Spain, Valencia attracts millions of tourists every year. Its sunny Mediterranean climate and prime beach location on Spain’s eastern coast make it an ideal vacation hotspot. However, exploring the local gastronomy is a must while you’re there. Don’t […]

Romantic Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Madrid

two people cheersing

Spain is one of the world’s most passionate and romantic destinations. So if you’re thinking of spending Valentine’s Day in Madrid, you’ve made an excellent choice! El día de San Valentín may not be the most Spanish of holidays—its roots actually date back to ancient Rome. That said, Madrid is the perfect place to celebrate without […]

The Paella Spots in Seville that Locals Love

Figuring out where to eat in Seville with kids can be tricky, but one thing that's sure to be a hit is Spanish rice!

If there’s one food many visitors to Spain immediately seek out, it’s paella. However, the iconic rice-based dish isn’t as common throughout the peninsula as many tourists seem to think. In fact, it’s more of a regional specialty that hails from the city of Valencia on Spain’s east coast. Outside of Valencia, many restaurants hawking […]

All About Spanish Rice: Arroz Caldoso, Paella & More

Plate of seafood paella served with a whole shrimp and mussels

 Paella is just the beginning when it comes to Spanish rice dishes! Depending on where in the country you are, the type of pan your rice is cooked in and the ingredients it contains, rice can go by a huge range of names here in Spain. Making sure you know which words to look for […]

Paella in Valencia: Our Top Picks (& How to Spot the Good Stuff)

Stovetop with paella pans and paella cooking with shrimp and chef's hands in the background of the kitchen

If you’re dead-set on eating paella when you visit Spain, you’re not alone. Paella is probably the most famous Spanish food throughout the world, and one countless visitors to Spain have on their bucket lists. But while you’d be forgiven for thinking that paella is a staple at restaurants and in homes throughout the country, […]

Where to Eat on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in Barcelona

Tragaluz is easily one of our favorite options for where to eat on Christmas Day in Barcelona. You can't get much better than fresh Mediterranean dishes and excellent wine!

This blog post was originally posted on December 9, 2015, and was updated on November 27, 2019. The best way to get in the holiday spirit is with a perfect meal! On major holidays like December 25, Barcelona practically shuts down as locals cozy up at home with their loved ones. However, while your choice […]

Late Night Bites: Restaurants Open Late in Barcelona

L'Ovella Negra is a simple tapas bar that's also one of the best restaurants open late in Barcelona.

Barcelona truly comes alive at night, and the dining scene is no different! Whether you’re arriving into town after dark or experiencing Barcelona’s iconic nightlife, you might get hungry even after Spain’s already-late dinnertime. When that happens, there are plenty of restaurants open late in Barcelona! And the best part is that more often than […]

Local Bites: Where to Find the Best Fideua in Barcelona

Eating with allergies in Barcelona means taking care to make sure that certain allergens haven't made their way into your food, like fideuà.

Many visitors come to Barcelona in search of paella, but it’s always good to expand your horizons! Not that Barcelona doesn’t have some seriously delicious paella—it does—but the local culinary star is a similar dish known as fideua. This simple yet delicious dish uses noodles instead of rice and plenty of seafood. And of course, it’s […]

Dive Into Local Eats: Where to Eat Near La Barceloneta Beach

Due to its proximity to the old fishermen’s neighborhood of the same name, it’s easy to find delicious, authentic eats near La Barceloneta beach. Unfortunately, most visitors will head straight for the tacky tourist traps nearby rather than straying off the beaten path a little bit. There are plenty of great options for where to […]