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16 Typical Foods from Valencia No Trip Would Be Complete Without

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 […]

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Romantic Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Madrid

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 […]

Plate of cured ham from Cinco Jotas in southern Spain

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Spain Lovers

Spain is the kind of place that sticks with you. It’s the kind of place that, as soon as you leave, you find yourself yearning to come back to. In the meantime, you’ll likely find yourself scouring your local wine shop for bottles of Rioja, attempting to recreate some of your favorite tapas recipes at […]

Tapas in Spain tend to feature fresh ingredients, like the gorgeous seasonal vegetables in this pisto.

Pisto Recipe (Spanish Vegetables)

It’s not uncommon for visitors to think that Spanish cuisine is a bit lacking in the vegetables department. And it’s understandable why you might think that. In a land of neverending pork products (including our beloved jamón), some of the world’s best seafood, and everything in between, you have to look a little harder to […]