This blog post was originally posted on July 6, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The origin of the term, though, is uncertain, with countless stories as to how and when the practice came about.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One such tale has it that under the monarchy of <\/span>Fernando el Cat\u00f3lico<\/span><\/i>, it became obligatory for bar owners to serve food with alcohol as a response to an increasingly drunken workforce. As a result, patrons can now order a drink and be provided with a plate of something tasty. Though the practice may be fading in certain parts of the country, any visitor looking to eat tapas in Granada will quickly discover the tradition is still alive and kicking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re hungry after a day of sightseeing, the following bars all have a huge choice of dishes! So, let\u2019s look over some of the top spots to eat tapas in Granada.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO<\/em><\/strong>: The Best 9 Tapas Bars in Granada<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Bar los Diamantes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opened in<\/span> 1942 and still going strong, Bar Los Diamantes<\/a> is a number one spot with the locals. If you\u2019re looking for a taste of traditional <\/span>granadino<\/span><\/i> hospitality there really is nowhere better. This neighborhood bar has remained largely unchanged since the middle of the century. Specialists in seafood, it\u2019s the staples of <\/span>bacalao <\/span><\/i>(salt cod) and calamari rings that have kept the locals coming back time and again for 75 years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n