Local Bites: Where to Find the Best Fideua in Barcelona

Eating with allergies in Barcelona means taking care to make sure that certain allergens haven't made their way into your food, like fideuà.

Many visitors come to Barcelona in search of paella, but it’s always good to expand your horizons! Not that Barcelona doesn’t have some seriously delicious paella—it does—but the local culinary star is a similar dish known as fideua. This simple yet delicious dish uses noodles instead of rice and plenty of seafood. And of course, it’s […]

Where to Eat the Best Bocadillos de Calamares in Madrid

beer and fried calamari sandwich

If you want to eat something truly local while visiting Madrid, order a bocadillo de calamares (a fried calamari sandwich). It doesn’t get much better than this: lightly fried squid rings placed in a nice roll of crusty bread and topped with a dollop of alioli or a squeeze of lemon. This simple pleasure, along with the […]

Dive Into Local Eats: Where to Eat Near La Barceloneta Beach

Due to its proximity to the old fishermen’s neighborhood of the same name, it’s easy to find delicious, authentic eats near La Barceloneta beach. Unfortunately, most visitors will head straight for the tacky tourist traps nearby rather than straying off the beaten path a little bit. There are plenty of great options for where to […]

Where to Eat Near Park Guell: Our Top 5 Picks

A rustic Catalan feast wouldn't be complete without calçots—one of the main reasons to visit Barcelona in February!

Colorful, whimsical Park Guell is a must for anyone visiting Barcelona. As one of Gaudí’s most famous works, its fairytale buildings and colorful tiles will delight adults and children alike. However, after a few hours spent exploring this magical park, you’re certainly get hungry. Here are our top picks for where to eat near Park […]

Our Top 10 Favorite Bars in San Sebastian

Bar Sport is one of our favorite traditional pintxos bars in San Sebastian.

Pintxos aren’t just food in San Sebastian—they’re a way of life. As such an important local tradition, it makes sense that you’ll only want to eat the very best pintxos on your crawl. But with so many bars to choose from, finding the very best can be overwhelming. That’s why we put together this list […]

Best Pintxos in San Sebastian: 13 Must-Try Bites

Pintxo bar in San Sebastian with counter stocked with several varieties of toast

When going out for pintxos in San Sebastian, the sheer variety can be overwhelming. Between the mouthwatering choices visible on the bar to the dozens of made-to-order options on the blackboard, how can you possibly decide? Going out for pintxos in San Sebastian is a true art form that locals have perfected. The number one […]

Where to Eat in Madrid on Mondays: 7 Delicious Options

Despite being the buzzing capital of one of Europe’s most vibrant destinations, the pace of life in Madrid slows down a bit on Mondays. After the busy weekend, the pace of life returns to normal as madrileños head back to work and school. Many of the city’s main attractions close up shop on Monday, as do some […]

The Essential Guide: Where to Eat Tapas in Granada

This blog post was originally posted on July 6, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019.  Any visitor to Spain will likely be familiar with the concept of tapas. These light bites served alongside a round of drinks are a staple in the Spanish way of life. The origin of the term, though, is […]

Salted Fish and Beyond: The Most Popular Tapas in Malaga

When figuring out how to order tapas in Malaga, you'll have to know how to decode some of the city's unusual foodie terms. When in doubt, just go with espetos (trust us).

With nearly 3,000 years of recorded history, it’s safe to say that Malaga has spent quite a bit of time perfecting its local cuisine. Of course, its costal location obviously means that seafood delicacies like espetos are popular, but that’s not all. The most popular tapas in Malaga are diverse, but all capture the essence […]