Spanish food, drink and snacks

Spain is a diverse country with distinctive differences between its regions. This is also true when it comes to food and drink, and we we invite you to explore the foods of the Iberian table.

On type of entry level to Spanish food is found in tapas bars. You take a small beer and an appetizer, them you move on to the next bar.

Not to forget, Spain is also a wine-drinking country. As an example, over 20% of Europes wine growing areas are located in Spain.

• Recipe of a Spanish tortilla omelette

  It certainly is a poor man or woman who cannot find a few eggs, a couple of potatoes and an onion in their store cupboard! The ever-practical Spaniard realized this and thus created their marvellous "tortilla" - an easy-to-make dish that could be savoured by rich and poor alike. Not...

• Enjoy a Spanish wine on your vacation

  The Rioja region in Northern Spain is situated in the Rio Ebro valley, it’s northern border being bounded by the Sierra de Cantabrias mountain range and it’s southern by the Sierra de la Demanda. The resulting geographical location creates conditions that have produced a perfect...

• How to cook a Spanish paella

  Paella is a traditional Spanish recipe that has seen many different various evolve, all of them equally as delectable! You can make paella with seafood in the real traditional sense or with chicken, rabbit, or a vegetarian version. The one ingredient that remains the same for any type of paella...

• Traditional Spanish food

  Spanish food and wine is very much diverse in character, with variations in the cuisine culture stemming from geographic, cultural and climatic differences. One could say, however, that typical Spanish food is influenced heavily by the fact that the country has extensive access to the sea, giving...

• Recipe and ingredients for a Spanish gazpacho

  Who wants to tuck into piping-hot soup during the summer ... enjoy refreshing gazpacho soup instead! Home-made soups are so good for you - all that nourishing stock and chock-a-block full of vitamins and minerals. But ... who on earth could face boiling bones for hours on end during the...

• The flavour of Spanish tapas

  Imagine yourself on the terrace of an informal Spanish tapas bar. All around you, lively locals are engaged in animated conversation over their evening drinks. The atmosphere is buzzing - and loud! In front of you is a carafe of house wine, two glasses and your best friend. As you are chatting and...

• Sangria - a refreshing Spanish drink

  Besides the beautiful weather and beaches of Spain, you’ll not want to miss out on one of the great sangria recipes at the local bars and restaurants. Sangria is a drink that’s traditional to Spain, and nearly any restaurant establishment will serve it. The recipe may be a little...

• Origins of Paella recipes

  Paella is one of the best known of Spanish dishes. The dish originated in the Valencia region and spread throughout the country and around the world. The original dish was very simple, using any meat and vegetables that were available. As the popularity grew and the dish spread, many variations...