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Overview
Why Visit Spain?
Spain is one of the great food cultures of Europe -- a country where lunch is a generous two-hour gathering, dinner rarely starts before 9pm, and the bar counter is piled high with pintxos at almost any hour of the day. Add the Moorish palaces of Andalucia, the modernist architecture of Barcelona, and the extraordinary regional diversity of a country that is really six or seven countries in one.
Spanish culture varies dramatically by region -- Catalonia, Andalucia, the Basque Country and Castile each have their own languages, traditions and food cultures. What unites them is an instinctive gift for celebration and a deep commitment to quality ingredients.
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Food and Drink
What to Eat in Spain
Spanish food is defined by extraordinary regional diversity and quality ingredients treated simply. The olive oil, the cured meats, the fresh seafood, the heirloom tomatoes -- presented as themselves, in season, at the right temperature, with good bread and good company.
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Tapas
The great Spanish invention -- small plates for sharing and grazing. In Seville, tapas are often included with a soft drink. In San Sebastian, pintxos bars pile extraordinary small bites at minimal cost.
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Jamon Iberico
The finest jamon iberico -- from free-range black pigs fattened on acorns -- is one of the great cured meats of the world. Hand-sliced paper-thin, it dissolves on the tongue.
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Paella
Real paella is a Valencian dish -- rice cooked in a wide pan with chicken, rabbit and local beans. The socarrat -- the crispy layer at the bottom -- is the mark of a truly skilled cook.
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La Boqueria
Barcelona great market is an overwhelming sensory experience -- towers of seasonal fruit, fresh seafood on ice, charcuterie counters. Arrive early to experience it before the crowds.
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Horchata
Spain has an extraordinary tradition of fresh juices and non-alcoholic drinks. Valencia horchata -- made from tiger nuts -- is one of the great refreshing drinks of the Mediterranean.
Must-See
Highlights of Spain
Alhambra, Granada
The Nasrid palaces -- intricate geometric tilework, carved stucco, reflective pools -- are the crowning achievement of Moorish Spain. Book months in advance.
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Seville Old Town
A labyrinth of whitewashed alleys, orange trees and tapas bars. The Cathedral, the Real Alcazar palace and flamenco in the Triana district are all within walking distance.
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Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Gaudi cathedral has been under construction since 1882. The interior -- flooded with coloured light through extraordinary stained glass -- is like standing inside a living forest of stone.
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San Sebastian Food Scene
More Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere on earth. Its greatest everyday pleasure: moving between the extraordinary pintxos bars of the Parte Vieja.
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Insider Tips
Travel Tips for Spain
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Book the Alhambra at least two to three months ahead -- tickets sell out completely.
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Lunch (2pm to 4pm) is the main meal. The menu del dia offers extraordinary value.
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Many smaller towns observe a siesta from 2pm to 5pm -- plan your sightseeing accordingly.
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The AVE high-speed train connects Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Granada quickly.
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