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Eating in Spain - Spanish Food and Drink for the Traveler

Find out about Spanish food and drink so you can get ready for your vacation in Spain. From Sangria (and why you may not want to order it) to Tapas and Paella, Spanish food is fun, delicious and interesting. Here are tips to help you get the most out of eating and drinking in Spain.

Notes on Eating in Spain

Do you ever notice how the food people eat when they're out is different than what mom serves up when they're at home? Well, Spain isn't immune to this paradox. There's lotsa meat, but it's good. Now pass the Iberico de Bellota, please.

Sidra and Siderias - Drinking Cider in Spain

Hard Cider is a big deal throughout Spain, but it's best in the north. There's a ritual to drinking it though, and if you like cider, you'll want to be informed about the way people drink it in Spain.

Tapas in Spain

Tapas are more than just food, they're part of a whole social experience in Spain. Find out what tapas are all about, and where to get the best free tapas in Spain.

Traditional Paella

Everyone knows paella, right? Well, maybe you need a refresher, or maybe you need to know where to get the best paella in Spain so you don't go wasting your time eating every rice dish in the country. Here are the answers.

What Every Tourist in Spain Needs to Know About 'Traditional' Sangria

Should you order "Traditional" sangria in a restaurant in spain? Is it traditional at all? Damian Corrigan will clue you in to the real traditional Spanish drinks.

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