Rest in Spain. National cuisine

In each region of Spain there is a special and unique color of the kitchen. These features are due to climatic conditions, geographical location of the region, differences in the way of life of the population. And even if the dishes are the same, the recipes will still differ. Moreover, any Spanish chef likes to experiment, to look for new tastes, recipes and to amaze his visitors. Among the Russians, Catalan cuisine is most loved and known. By the way, Spanish cuisine is considered one of the best cuisines in the world! But do not drink tap water, always buy drinking water! In the daytime, you can limit yourself to tapas snacks, they are often served free of charge for drinks. So you can get enough by ordering a couple of glasses of soda.

The first most popular Spanish dish is paella. Originally originated in Valencia. This dish of rice in different versions is combined with meat, seafood, vegetables, a lot of spices. The most colorful paella for tourists is a black paella with ink cuttlefish. Rest in Spain will not be complete if you do not try this dish. It does not look very appetizing, but it is very tasty. But the dish is very high-calorie and fat, if you have stomach problems, gastritis, then this dish is best not to eat.

In Barcelona, the most significant dish is a tortilla. This is something between an omelette and a potato casserole. A very simple and beloved Spaniard dish. It will need thinly sliced potatoes, eggs and vegetables. In Spain, most often used for dinner at a family table.

Very popular cream soup gazpacho. He originated in Andalusia. It is a cold tomato cream soup with the addition of bread, spices, vegetables and olive oil. There are many variations of cooking this dish. Can be served as a cold soup, and in Andalusia served in a jar after the main course. Like almost all dishes in Spain, gazpacho is quite sharp. If you do not perceive spicy food, gazpacho is not for you! You can ask for a separate diet menu.

The next dish on the mandatory list is the jamon. This is a pork leg, and the leg should be necessarily back! In general, this is a raw pork, similar to a common ham. But in Spain, jamon is a national delicacy, has its own history and, of course, varieties. Distinguished by the hamlet pig breed, the food and the place of its residence, as well as the duration of cooking. There are two main varieties: the hamon Iberico and Serrano. For Iberiko's hamone, pigs are kept on open large pastures and fed with acorns. Iberico is considered the food of kings, so that not everyone can afford. On holiday in Spain, you should try the jamon in combination with melon.

Among drinks there is an absolute leader - sangria. It is a low-alcoholic soft drink. Of course, there are many varieties of sangria. The main ingredients are fruits, wine and ice. Traditionally, a glass of sangria is added a glass of strong alcoholic beverage: brandy, gin or vodka. It is served by jugs for any food intake, and is very inexpensive. Sangria can be drunk not only on holiday in Spain, because it is prepared very simply. Wines in Spain are presented in a very wide range. Classic red wines are preferred.

So we got to the sweetie! The most famous Spanish dessert, only for the sake of it some are sent to tours to Spain, this is the Catalan cream. This cream-brule with caramel crust. In each restaurant is a little different, but everywhere equally tasty. They serve it all the year round, but by tradition this is a mandatory dish for Father's Day in Spain. Puddings and pies with almond cream filling are also popular.

The Spaniards, of course, like tourists ... But still if you want to enjoy Spanish cuisine, we recommend looking for institutions that are visited by local residents. Because in tourist institutions, joyful travelers can submit not exactly and not exactly. For example, a previously frozen paella or sangria with stale fruit preheated in a microwave. To rest in Spain just managed to eat unusual dishes do not forget about shopping. After all, here you have the opportunity to buy high-quality and inexpensive goods. For example, products made of leather or fur - women's hats, bags, boots and other joys - can be found at very large discounts in local outlets.