Why Our Madrid Tapas And Wine Tour Is Perfect For Solo Travelers

Group of people toasting with red wine at a tapas bar

If you’re a solo traveler, you know that exploring a new city can be both exciting and daunting. You want to experience everything the city has to offer, but you also want to make sure you’re safe and not getting lost. That’s where our Tapas and Wine: Small Group Literary Quarter Tasting Tour comes in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Easy Russian Salad Recipe: A Tapas Bar Classic at Home

Ensaladilla rusa with shrimp

This Russian salad recipe may not originally be Spanish, but no tapas bar menu would be complete without it. There are a few standby items that you can almost always count on when ordering at a tapas bar. Usually they’re things like croquettes, tortilla de patatas, and ensaladilla rusa. That’s right—while not originally native to […]

9 Best Tapas in Granada (& Where to Find Them!)

Tapas and vermouth

When it comes to tapas, Granada offers one of the best scenes in Spain. Almost always served free with your drink and often much more generously sized than in other parts of the country, these delightful bites allow you to sample a variety of Spanish flavors without hurting your wallet. In other words, it’s the […]

The Best Spanish Cookbooks To Have At Home

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

Love Spanish food, but feel a bit overwhelmed when trying to make it at home? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of the best Spanish cookbooks to use if you want to get cooking at home. Whether you already consider yourself something of an aspiring chef or you just want to switch […]

Easy Huevos a la Flamenca Recipe

Huevos a la flamenca recipe

This blog post was originally posted on July 11 2015, and was updated on September 29, 2022.  Huevos a la flamenca, or “flamenco-style eggs” are an Andalusian classic. This is the perfect dish for spring and summer, and a great way to enjoy the seasonal vegetables from Seville’s food markets. Traditionally, huevos a la flamenca are […]

Espinacas con Garbanzos Recipe (Spinach and Chickpeas Stew)

espinacas con garbanzos

A tapa of espinacas con garbanzos tells you everything you need to know about Seville. This is one of the most typical dishes in the sunny Andalusian capital, loved and devoured by locals. But why? It’s a surprisingly simple recipe; mostly spinach and chickpeas (garbanzo beans) spiced with cumin. But despite its simplicity, this tapa […]

Catalan Pa amb Tomàquet Recipe (& Why You Need to Make It!)

pa amb tomaquet on a plate at a restaurant

When you’re in Barcelona, you should be prepared to eat a lot of tomato and bread. You’ll get served pa amb tomàquet so often you might think someone is playing a joke on you. It’s eaten for breakfast, served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner, and plated up in Catalan homes throughout the country. […]