Spanish cuisine
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Although less famous than its culinary neighbours to the east or north, Spanish cuisine is one of the great cuisines of the Mediterranean, and Spaniards are very proud of their gastronomy.
UnderstandSpain is composed of many regions with strong local identities, so it's no surprise that its cuisine is very variable too.
RestaurantsWorld-famous restaurants: There are several restaurants in Spain which are destinations in themselves, becoming a sole reason to travel to a specific city.
IngredientsSpanish cuisine includes a wide variety of vegetables, meat and seafood. Dishes are light and not overly spicy.
DishesAlthough many dishes are traditionally prepared using meat or fish, vegetarians should have little to no trouble finding appropriate food.
BeveragesWater is frequently served without a specific request, and is normally charged for--unless it's included in your menu del dia.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Spanish cuisine" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: JuanJaén, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons