Spain is one of the most coveted Mediterranean countries for their cuisine, and much of their social interaction with friends and family revolves around food. Holidays can be a great opportunity to try out new types of dishes. We've rounded up some ideal late-night snacks to sample when you're in Spain.
Dinner (or la cena as they say in Spain) is usually eaten between 9pm-12am, so it little later than what we're used to in the UK. The meal can be as simple as a sandwich or an omelette and a glass of milk. However, those with a sweet tooth will love churros, which are fried pastries that are similar to fritters or doughnuts. Fresh churros are served hot and sprinkled with sugar - delicious.
However, one of the most famous of all the Spanish dishes is tapas. Served on lots of different saucers, its the ideal meal for those seeking variety and is perfect to order alongside drinks when socialising. Today there are plenty of tapas bars allover Spain, although originally, the food comes from the city of Seville.
Best defined as the tradition of enjoying small portions of food, tapas is cheap, comes in many different forms and can vary from region to region. These days you can often even choose from traditional or 'international' tapas. However, one thing's for certain, tapas bars in Spain (and now all over the world) will always be packed with people enjoying the little plates of food in the evening.
If you're in a large group, opt for a 'racion' of tapas, which is anywhere from four to six different dishes, great for sharing amongst friends or family. Usually these consist of cheese, ham, olives and a meat dish with a traditional sauce over it. This is a great way to order a variety of the traditional foods, and if you don't like it, you can pass it off to someone else!
Dinner (or la cena as they say in Spain) is usually eaten between 9pm-12am, so it little later than what we're used to in the UK. The meal can be as simple as a sandwich or an omelette and a glass of milk. However, those with a sweet tooth will love churros, which are fried pastries that are similar to fritters or doughnuts. Fresh churros are served hot and sprinkled with sugar - delicious.
However, one of the most famous of all the Spanish dishes is tapas. Served on lots of different saucers, its the ideal meal for those seeking variety and is perfect to order alongside drinks when socialising. Today there are plenty of tapas bars allover Spain, although originally, the food comes from the city of Seville.
Best defined as the tradition of enjoying small portions of food, tapas is cheap, comes in many different forms and can vary from region to region. These days you can often even choose from traditional or 'international' tapas. However, one thing's for certain, tapas bars in Spain (and now all over the world) will always be packed with people enjoying the little plates of food in the evening.
If you're in a large group, opt for a 'racion' of tapas, which is anywhere from four to six different dishes, great for sharing amongst friends or family. Usually these consist of cheese, ham, olives and a meat dish with a traditional sauce over it. This is a great way to order a variety of the traditional foods, and if you don't like it, you can pass it off to someone else!
About the Author:
Catherine McCulloch is a London-based writer who regularly goes on holiday to Spain. Click here for discount flights and hotels from MyTravel.
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