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Wondering what to eat in Spain on your next visit? Discover the best of Spanish cuisine as I take you on a culinary journey in 21 must-try traditional Spanish dishes . This is the most popular food in Spain .

Hearty and comforting, food in Spain draws on the proximity to the sea, an abundance of locally produced fruits and vegetables, and animals that still roam freely and feed naturally.

As if that wouldn’t be enough, each Spanish city and region has its own unique cuisine. So no matter where you go, you’re guaranteed to find new and delicious foods to try in Spain.

Over the years, I’ve eaten my way around Spain and discovered more tasty dishes than I could count. These are just some of my favorites.

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What to eat in Spain – must try traditional Spanish food

In this guide to Spanish food, I’ve included traditional dishes from all over the country.

I’m well aware that there are plenty of other things to eat in Spain and this list of the best food to eat in Spain is by no means exhaustive. My aim here was to create a shortlist of must try Spanish foods popular in Spain, without overwhelming you.

Whether this is your first time visiting Don Quixote’s country or not, here’s what to eat in Spain – from region-specific traditional dishes to some of the most common foods in Spain .

1. Paella Valenciana – famous traditional Spanish food

Paella is one of the most famous Spanish dishes and its origins can be traced back to the 18th century, in El Palmar, a small village south of Valencia . The first paellas were prepared using chicken, rabbit, snails, vegetables, and the local variety of short-grain rice. This recipe is known as paella Valenciana.

Cooking a beautiful golden paella is an art form that few chefs outside of Valencia have mastered to perfection. If you want to eat this traditional Spanish food, try to book a table at one of these paella restaurants in Valencia for an amazing experience. Some of them still cook their paellas on an open fire fuelled by orange branches.

If you’re a fan of seafood paella, you’ll also find dozens of rice dishes made with seafood in Valencia. Many of them are cooked in a shallow paella pan, but they aren’t usually called paella. The locals tend to use this word for the original recipe alone, all the other dishes being called “rice”.

2. Jamón – one of the most popular foods in Spain

Jamón (dry-cured ham) is a staple of Spanish cuisine. It is served in thin slices (ideally carved by hand with a sharp knife) and consumed in small portions. Spaniards eat jamón on charcuterie boards, in bocadillo sandwiches, on top of pizza , and various other dishes. A surprising (yet delicious) appetizer is a plate called melón con jamón , which is basically sweet melon with dry-cured ham.

There are two types of jamón in Spain – jamón Serrano and jamón Iberico – each with its own classifications, depending on the diet of the pigs and the place of origin. Jamón Serrano is the most affordable and comes from white coat pigs. Jamón Iberico comes from black Iberian pigs and it’s leaner, has an intense flavor, and a dark red color.

Some of the best Spanish hams are jamón de Teruel, jamón de Jabugo and jamón Iberico de Bellota. The latest is the king of Spanish hams, it comes from free-range acorn-fed pigs and is cured for a minimum of 36 months. You can order these special hams in restaurants or buy them from fresh-produce markets, gourmet shops and specialist ham shops (jamonerias).

3. Spanish cheese – some of the best things to eat in Spain

Spain produces more than 100 different cheese varieties, from fresh to cured and from fermented to smoky. Each Spanish region has its own cheese specialties, with Asturias being the largest cheesemaking region in Europe.

As a general rule of thumb, cow’s milk cheeses are typical of northern Spain, sheep’s milk cheeses are typical inland, and goat’s milk cheeses are more often found along the Mediterranean coast and on the islands.

Cheese is an important part of a typical Spanish diet. It can be either enjoyed as tapas, in bocadillos , or accompanied by wine, beer, or other Spanish drinks .

Two of the most popular cheese types in Spain are the Manchego cheese (sweet, nutty, with a semi-soft texture) and the Mahon cheese (fruity, matured in underground cellars for up to two years, typical of the Balearic Islands). If you like blue cheese, I dare you to try Cabrales, a cave-aged cheese with a sharp smell from northern Spain.

4. Bocadillos – Spanish baguette sandwiches

Bocadillo is the Spanish version of the ever-popular sandwich and a common snack food in Spain. Humble, versatile, and undeniably tasty, the main difference is that the bread used is a crusty baguette.

The most common bocadillos fillings include dry-cured ham, cheese, sausages, meat, tuna, and the famous Spanish potato omelet. On top of that, each region of Spain has its typical bocadillos, resulting in a wide variety of flavors.

For example, blanco y negro (made with white and blood sausages) is a popular food in Valencia and a typical Las Fallas food . While the crispy fried calamari bocadillo is a delicacy you cannot miss while in Madrid (see what else to do when visiting Madrid for 3 days ).

The Spanish don’t typically add lettuce, raw onions, mayonnaise, or pickles to bocadillos but grilled vegetables, caramelized onions, and tomato slices are somewhat common.

5. Pinchos – tapas from northern Spain

Pinchos (or pintxos ) are small appetizers typically served on top of bread and held together by a skewer or toothpick. The toppings can be anything from fish and seafood to meat, cheese, or vegetables. Pintxos are Basque Country’s answer to tapas so they are considered a traditional food from northern Spain, but they are popular all over the country.

Pinchos are similar to tapas in the sense that they are small bites that can be eaten as appetizers before dinner or even as dinner. They are typically kept on plates on bar counters so you can easily help yourself to as many as you want.

In some bars, each pincho has a slightly different type of toothpick, symbolizing a different price. At the end of the meal, the waiter counts all toothpicks on your plate and uses them to calculate the bill.

6. Tortilla de patatas – Spanish potato omelette

Tortilla de patatas (Spanish potato omelet) is a signature dish in Spanish cuisine. It can be eaten as a tapa, on top of pinchos, or as a bocadillos filling.

There are many tortilla variations throughout Spain — with chorizo, spinach, or other veggies — but the classic one remains the one made with nothing but eggs, potatoes, olive oil, salt, and sometimes onions. If you’re looking for delicious, filling, and typical food in Spain, look no further!

Tortilla de patatas was born in Extremadura (a region in western Spain) towards the end of the 18th century. Its popularity grew so much that today you can find this traditional Spanish dish in any bar in Spain.

Gourmet food lovers should try the deconstructed potato omelet created by Ferran Adrià a three-star Michelin chef, and owner of El Bulli restaurant in Barcelona .

7. Spanish olives – a must eat in Spain

Olives are pretty much everywhere in Spain. Locals love them and chow down on them all day long, be them as simple snacks or appetizers, in salads, and on top of pintxos. Salty olives are also a great pairing option for a number of Spanish drinks , from beer to wine to vermouth.

The first olive trees were introduced in Spain over 3,000 years ago. Nowadays, you can find a wide variety of olives throughout the country, such as manzanilla , gordal , malagueña , and aragón .

Markets tend to be the best places for tasting a wide variety of olives, with bars being a second close. Gilda pintxos made with briny olives, a salt-cured anchovy, and some pickled green  guindilla  peppers are an iconic Basque skewer named after Rita Hayworth’s femme fatale character in the movie ‘Gilda’.

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8. Chorizo and other Spanish sausages

There are hundreds of sausage varieties in Spain. Collectively referred to as embutidos , sausages are a staple of Spanish cuisine and come in all shapes and sizes, plain or smoked. As a rule of thumb, the cured, lean meat ones are eaten as tapas or appetizers, and the ones with a higher fat content are grilled or used to flavor stews.

Many Spanish chorizos have a deep red color because they are seasoned with pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika).  Salchichón and fuet (a thin dry-cured Catalan sausage) on the other hand are made with cracked pepper instead of paprika.

Some of the most popular Spanish sausages are chorizo de Pamplona (a beef and pork sausage with a homogeneous grainy appearance), morcilla de Burgos (a meatless blood sausage made with onions), and sobrasada (a cured, soft spread typical from the Balearic Islands).

When it comes to grilled and cooked sausages, longaniza (a thin sausage made with minced pork and spices), chistorra (a fast-cured, pork and beef sausage typical of northern Spain), and butifarra (a white sausage specialty from Catalonia) are a must eat in Spain.

9. Pescaíto frito – Spanish fried fish

Be it calamari, squid, or anchovies, a piping hot plate of deep-fried fish is one of the most popular tapas in Spain.

They are coated in seasoned flour and fried in olive oil until crisp. This forms a crust that prevents the fish from getting greasy while preserving its great taste, aroma, and texture.

These delicacies can be sprinkled with salt or a squeeze of lemon and are great served with a cold Spanish beer or tinto de verano (a wine cocktail).

This is one of Spain’s gastronomic delights and leverages two basic local ingredients — incredibly fresh seafood and olive oil. You cannot miss them when trying traditional food in Spain!

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10. Gazpacho & salmorejo – traditional Spanish cold soups

Unlike their Portuguese neighbors, Spaniards aren’t big fans of soups. Hence gazpacho and salmorejo are the exceptions that prove the rule.

These chilled tomato soups both originated in Andalucia during the 16th century when tomatoes and peppers, two of the fundamental ingredients of gazpacho, arrived from the Americas.

While the gazpacho has achieved worldwide fame, salmorejo is more of a local darling. Compared to gazpacho, salmorejo has a thicker consistency and is usually garnished with diced Serrano ham and hard-boiled eggs. Can you imagine anything more refreshing on a hot summer day?

11. Empanadas and empanadillas – Spanish baked snacks

Walk into any bakery in Spain and you’ll surely find empanadas and empanadillas. These stuffed pastries are originally from the Galicia region in northern Spain where they’ve been prepared since the VII century. They are a versatile type of baked snacks that can be enjoyed any time of the day both warm and cold.

The pastry dough used for empanadas and empanadillas is usually made with lard while the filling can be any number of things, from meat to fish to vegetables. The main difference between empanadas and empanadillas is that empanadas are large pies that need to be cut into slices, while empanadillas are small individual turnovers.

The most popular empanada in Spain is called empanada gallega (from Galicia) and has tuna as the main ingredient. In Valencia, empanadas are typically made with pisto (Spanish ratatouille). While in Castilla y León, empanadas are called hornazo and are made with chorizo, ham, and pork loin.

While all empanadas are savory snacks, empanadillas can be savory or sweet. The sweet empanadillas are traditionally filled with cabello de ángel (a confiture made from candied strands of figleaf gourd), dulce de membrillo (a sticky, thick jelly made from the quince fruit), or pumpkin paste.

12. Cochinillo asado – roast suckling pig

Roast suckling pig ( cochinillo asado ) is a local food in Spain traditional from the Castile region, in central Spain. It is a rare delicacy, for obvious reasons – a suckling pig is a piglet, barely a few weeks old, fed on its mother’s milk.

The meat of the suckling pig is almost white and very tender with a buttery texture, while the skin is crisp and sweet.

Roast suckling pig is usually prepared in an earthenware casserole dish in the oven. It’s a popular dish in Madrid and Segovia and the surrounding area. Roast suckling pig is best accompanied by a glass of wine.

13. Gazpacho manchego – Spanish game meat stew

I’m sure you’ve heard of gazpacho andaluz (the famous Spanish tomato soup served cold). But have you ever heard of Gazpacho manchego?

Gazpacho manchego is a hearty game meat stew served hot and accompanied by chopped unleavened bread. It’s a traditional Spanish dish from the La Mancha region in central Spain and has little, if anything, in common with the Andalusian recipe.

Gazpacho manchego was created by the shepherds of La Mancha and was mentioned by Cervantes in Don Quixote. Originally, the unlevelled bread cake also served as the plate for the gazpacho manchego, but today the cake is more commonly incorporated into the stew.

14. Fabada asturiana – Spanish rich bean stew

Fabada asturiana is a traditional dish from northern Spain, more precisely and as its name suggests, from the region of Asturias. This rich stew is typically made with faba beans (large white beans), sausages such as chorizo ​​and morcilla (black pudding), and bacon and cooked in an earthenware dish.

The result is a comforting and soul-warming stew ideal for the winter months when it is widely available on restaurant menus throughout Spain. And since it’s quite easy to prepare, fabada is also a delicacy savored by the spoonful in many Spanish households.

Fabada asturiana is to Asturias what paella is to Valencia: its most treasured dish. To underline its popularity even further, several supermarkets in Spain carry the canned version of this hearty meal. While in Asturias, a competition called ‘The Best Fabada of the World’ is held every year.

15. Pan con tomate – Spanish toast with tomatoes and olive oil

The tomato and olive oil toast is a simple and delicious way to start the day! Optionally, garlic can be rubbed on the bread and the toast can be topped with Serrano ham. Although the origins of this recipe are disputed (some believe it originated in Barcelona , others in Murcia), the tomato and olive oil toast is eaten in many parts of Spain. This is a Spanish breakfast stape but it is also served as an appetizer in restaurants. In Valencia , it is a very popular breakfast choice.

16. Patatas bravas – Spanish fried potatoes with sauces

Patatas bravas is one of the most popular tapas you can order in bars around Spain. As is the case with so many other traditional recipes, the genius lies in the simplicity of the dish. In order to make patatas bravas, all you need to do is cut a few white potatoes into irregular cubes and deep fry them until golden. Then top them with spicy sauce and/or allioli (garlic and olive oil sauce). When done right, the result is nothing short of amazing. That being said, making perfect patatas bravas is an art that not every bar can handle gracefully.

17. Pimientos de Padrón – Spanish green peppers

Padrón peppers are a variety of small green peppers, typical of the Galicia region in northeast Spain. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that while most of them are mild, occasionally you can come across one that is particularly hot. Padrón peppers are usually served as tapas or on top of pinchos, usually after frying them in olive oil until the skin starts to blister. A simple food even vegans can eat in Spain.

18. Pulpo a la Gallega – Spanish octopus dish

Pulpo a la Gallega is an octopus dish typical of northern Spain. The recipe calls for basic ingredients. Once the octopus is boiled and trimmed with scissors, it is sprinkled with salt, paprika, and olive oil. This traditional Spanish food is usually served on a wooden plate accompanied by a few slices of boiled potatoes.

19. Bacalao al pil pil – Spanish cod with pil pil sauce

Bacalao al pil pil is a dish of Basque origins perfect for fish lovers. It is made by cooking skin-on salt cod in garlic and chili pepper-infused olive oil and it is one of the most traditional cod recipes in Spanish cuisine.

Bacalao al pil pil receives its name from the golden silky sauce made by emulsifying olive oil with gelatine released from the cod. It is a very tasty traditional Spanish food celebrated throughout the country and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Legend says this typical Spanish dish was invented during the Second Carlist War when a local merchant ordered 20 or 22 salted codfish but got 20,022 instead. As the siege of Bilbao started and he couldn’t sell the fish anymore, he began cooking them in olive oil and garlic, thus inventing the famous bacalao al pil pil recipe.

The pil pil sauce can be tricky, so finding a restaurant that prepares it to perfection can be a bit of a challenge, even in Spain. But your chances should considerably go up if you’re ordering it in the Basque Country.

20. Calçots with romesco sauce

Calçots with romesco sauce is an appetizer typical of Catalonia. Calçots are a variety of spring onions with an extra-large white stalk, typically grilled over an open fire until charred and eaten dunked in romesco sauce — a rich sauce made with roasted tomatoes, garlic, sun-dried peppers, nuts, olive oil, and bread.

The calçots season begins in November and lasts until April. The consumption of calçots skyrockets at the beginning of the year and culminates on the last Sunday of January when the Festival of Calçotada is held in honor of this mild onion in the town of Valls (Tarragona).

Calçots with romesco sauce is one of the messiest foods in Spain. While you can find them on the menu of some restaurants in Barcelona, calçots are meant to be peeled with your bare hands and eaten outdoors as part of a social event.

21. Churros – popular Spanish fritters

The origins of churros are not entirely clear, yet all evidence points out that modern-day churros were invented by Spanish shepherds some five hundred years ago. So if you have a sweet tooth, you have to add churros to your list of the best things to eat in Spain.

These delicious Spanish fritters have gained worldwide popularity, especially in Latin and North America. But even though you can find churro stands in all major cities these days, nothing compares to eating them dunked in authentic Spanish hot chocolate, which is the most common way of eating churros in Spain. A close second favorite is eating these fried-dough snacks sprinkled with sugar.

In Spain, churros are never eaten for dessert as they are considered a little too heavy to be enjoyed after a full meal. Instead, Spanish people eat churros for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Spanish cuisine is rich in fried delicacies. Besides thin crispy churros, in Spain, you’ll also find other fritters such as porras (a thicker, fluffier kind of churro) and buñuelos (a doughnut-like fritter from Valencia). Some churrerías in Spain also serve filled churros, but these are less common.

If you want to know more about these popular Spanish fritters, read these fun facts about churros .

What is the national dish of Spain?

Spain does not have an official “national dish”, since each Spanish region has its own typical dishes handed down through generations. While many non-Spaniards consider paella the national dish of Spain, Spaniards see it as a dish typical of the Valencia region and nothing more. However, there is one dish that is enjoyed all over Spain and that is tortilla de patatas. Therefore, tortilla de patatas is the unofficially national dish of Spain.

What is the most famous Spanish food?

Paella is one of the most globally recognized food items in Spanish cuisine. Churros, tortilla de patatas, gazpacho and jamón are equaly famous.

What is the most popular food in Spain?

Jamón is the most popular food in Spain and the first Spanish food Spaniards miss when traveling or moving abroad. Good Spanish jamón cannot be easily found abroad, nor can it be easily replaced with local hams as it often comes from Iberian pigs raised on a certain diet and is then cured following traditional techniques. Therefore, many Spaniards living abroad usually bring some ham with them every time they go back to Spain to visit their family and friends.

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Enchanting Andalusia - Seville Fair Festivities: Tradition, gastronomy and flamenco (port-to-port cruise)

The Jamón Ibérico Route and the Pueblos Blancos - Amazing Andalusia: Enchanting Traditional Architecture and Fabulous Cuisine (port-to-port cruise)

Highlights of Northern Spain

• €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

The food theme was well-incorporated throughout the trip. If you are interested in food and its relationship to history and culture, this is a good trip for you!

Food And Wine Tour

The food was wonderful, people were really nice.

Family cruise - February 2020 - Andalusia: Traditions, Gastronomy and Flamenco (port-to-port cruise)

Classic Mallorca, Self-drive

Top operators.

"The itinerary is OK, but a lot of free times. Separate hotels waste driving and waiting time. No information for contact of Tour Leader. On first day at the hotel, do not know what to do and what's next. Hotel knows nothing. Some indication at hotel's notice board will help a great deal. Also no leader in afternoon of second last and last day. For local tours, no wireless microphone/radio headsets and therefore hard to hear when environment is noisy. Leaders speak 20 sentences in Spanish and 5 in English. Seems the English group is a bit neglected.

Julia Travel is an expert in:

• Coach / Bus

"G Adventures 👍 was excellent. Great guide & perfect location of hotels 🤩

G Adventures is an expert in:

• Hiking & Trekking

"over all tour was very good. tour director felipe's english is not very good,but we got used to his style of english and every body knew what he was saying.his adminitration qualities are excellent and he arranged all the tours as stated in brochure.

Eskapas is an expert in:

Regions in Spain

• Andalucia (9)
• Southern Spain (8)

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Food Safari Water | Episode guide

Dive into food safari water - the next delicious helping of food safari elements, exploring the bounty of the water..

Source: Food Safari Water

Episode 1 – From The Water

This is what you need to know when you buy seafood

Episode 2 – Sea Treasures

Episode 3 – Whole Fish

Episode 4 – raw.

Episode 5 – Fish Bites

Episode 6 – Fish On Fire

Episode 7 – Shellfish

Episode 8 – One Pot

Episode 9 – preserved.

Episode 10 – Surf & Turf

Episode 11 – Freshwater

Episode 12 – Feel Good Fish

Episode 13 – festive fish.

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